Lakemary Center

Lakemary Center is a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility and accredited K-12 school in Paola, KS, providing 24/7 therapeutic care for children and young adults ages 6-21. The program specializes in supporting students with a dual diagnosis of intellectual/developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, alongside psychiatric disorders. The school operates on a year-round schedule, offering a stable and consistent environment for students requiring intensive, around-the-clock support.

The center utilizes the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) framework, a structured reward system designed to establish clear expectations, provide necessary limits, and reinforce appropriate behaviors in real-time. To support each student's unique needs, the program provides comprehensive services tailored to meet Individualized Education Plan (IEP) requirements. Students have access to a multidisciplinary range of therapies, including occupational, speech, and language therapies, as well as art, music, and recreational programming.

With an average class size of 7, Lakemary Center offers a highly personalized learning environment focused on students with intellectual disabilities, ADD/ADHD, and other learning differences. The facility is nonsectarian and operates with a rolling admissions process. For more information regarding admissions or specific therapeutic supports, families can contact the admissions team directly.