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Welcome to Good Shepherd Center
Established in 1864, Good Shepherd Center is a non-profit residential treatment center for adolescents, ages 13 to 21, who are suffering from severe emotional and behavioral problems. Located on 70 wooded acres in Baltimore County, the Center provides therapeutic services and an MSDE-approved non-sectarian education in a residential and day school setting for students from throughout Maryland.
Good Shepherd Center is dedicated to the belief that no matter how severe the symptoms, all children can be reached and succeed in having productive lives. The Center’s mission is “Love in Action” and the belief that “One person is more precious than a world.” Good Shepherd Center focuses on creating an environment based on respect and caring which empowers its residents to reach their maximum potential for wholeness.
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Good Shepherd Students Enjoy Therapy Dogs
For years now, Good Shepherd Center has been going to the dogs! Literally! Every two weeks, members of National Capital Therapy Dogs (NCTD) bring their best friends to visit with our students. Our girls and boys spend an hour learning all about the care of dogs including grooming, training and how much their furry friends love to be hugged. NCTD is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that provides Animal-Assisted Activities and Animal-Assisted Therapy services. While most animal teammates are dogs, NCTD also works with cats and other domesticated animals. We are so grateful that these wonderful volunteers are willing to share these lovable dogs with our students!