Juvenile facility · Pennsylvania

South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit

PA DHS Office of Children, Youth and Families - Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services

South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit is a juvenile facility in South Mountain, Pennsylvania, run by the PA DHS Office of Children, Youth and Families - Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services. Federal facility data from 2020 put its capacity at about 48 beds.

South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit Address and Phone

Facility type
Juvenile facility
Address
10056 South Mountain Road, South Mountain, PA 17261Open in Google Maps
Main phone
(717) 749-7904
Operated by
PA DHS Office of Children, Youth and Families - Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services
County
Franklin County

Visiting, Mail and Phone Calls

Visiting days, visitor approval, dress rules and the mailing format for letters are set by the PA DHS Office of Children, Youth and Families - Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services and can change at short notice. Read the official facility page and call ahead before you travel.

Official listing on pa.gov

Jails and Police Near South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit

Anyone arrested near South Mountain is booked into the county jail first; a state facility only receives people after sentencing, commitment or transfer.

Other Juvenile Facilities in Pennsylvania

Open status checked against the official pa.gov facility listing in November 2026. Address and phone come from that listing or, where it shows none, from the federal HIFLD prison dataset. This page lists no inmates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find out if someone is at South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit?
Records of young people in juvenile facilities are generally not published online. Contact South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit at (717) 749-7904 or the PA DHS Office of Children, Youth and Families - Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services directly; a parent or guardian may be asked to verify their identity.
What is the phone number for South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit?
The listed main number for South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit is (717) 749-7904.
Who runs South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit?
South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit is operated by the PA DHS Office of Children, Youth and Families - Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services and is located in Franklin County.