John S. Wilder Youth Development Center

Address

13870 Highway 59
Somerville, TN 38068

(901) 465-7359

www.tn.gov/youth

AKA:

DCS Fayette County Male Youth Juvenile Detention Center

Description:

Rehabilitates delinquent boys for successful reintegration into community. Provides structured environment with in-house school, psychological services, tutoring, recreational therapy, behavioral modification and counseling related to strengthening each resident's relationship with his family. Intensive staff supervision for security purposes with 24-hour awake staff provided. Volunteer and community resources utilized.

Hours:

24/7

Intake Process:

Visitation is limited to immediate family (parents, siblings, grandparents and children) but visitors must be approved by staff; this information is mailed to family within 24 hours of admission to the center.

Program Fees:

No Fee

Eligibility:

Delinquent boys ages 12-19; mainly serves clients from west TN

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

February 29, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

13870 Highway 59
Somerville, TN 38068

Mailing

PO Box 639
Somerville, TN 38068

Contacts

Roger Chute

Primary Contact

Treatment Manager

Roger.Chute@tn.gov

Phone Numbers

Main

(901) 465-7359

Fax

(901) 465-7363

Legal Status:

State

Geography Served

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    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    901-465-7359
    Type:
    Other
    Name:
    Main
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