The 61 residents, ages 11 to 18, were interviewed between December 1997, and March 1998. The instruments administered were the Adolescent Behavioral Health Inventory, a self-report assessment of behavioral and emotional functioning, and a structured interview designed to obtain demographic and family information. Findings show high rates of emotional disorders among residents. The disorders consisted of learning disabilities (57 percent); attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (79 percent); oppositional defiant disorder (36 percent); conduct disorder (90 percent); depression (54 percent); manic episodes (39 percent); anxiety disorder (54 percent); panic attacks (38 percent); post traumatic stress disorder (26 percent); somatic disorder (43 percent); psychosocial stress (90 percent); psychotic symptoms (15 percent); suicidal ideation (46 percent); and suicide attempts (32 percent). This survey highlights the emotional and mental health needs of this population. Aggressive attempts to address these needs could reduce recidivism and impact long-term functioning. 8 references