Sunday, September 27, 2009

Schools for Troubled Teens

There are times when struggling teens just escalate beyond a parent's control. When this happens there are options for parents. They can try therapy at home, parent contracts, group therapy, school tutoring, and there are youth programs and schools for troubled teens.

Here we will briefly discuss a few of the schools available for teens with issues that parent's alone cannot help them cope with.

Turning Winds Academic Institute - This unique school offers student scholarships and financing options. To learn more call 1-800-845-1380. Students stay here a minimum of seven months. On average students stay for about one year. This school specializes in treating these negative behaviors: teen depression, manipulation, substance abuse, low grades, lack of self esteem, defiance and trying to gain attention through negative behaviors. They are located in Troy, Montana. turningwinds.com

Denver Academy - A co-ed boarding school located in Denver, Colorado. Most of the students at Denver Academy have some sort of learning disturbance that has kept them from reaching their full academic potential. This school has trained individuals and programs to help your child fully realize their dreams of getting good grades and succeeding through school. For more information please contact: 1-303-777-5870.

RedCliff Ascent - This is a state-licensed wilderness therapy program for ages 13 through 24. Students are usually enrolled for a minimum of 30 days and sometimes more than 60 days, it just depends on what their individual needs are. Typical candidates for this program have issues such as depression, low self esteem, poor grades, confrontational, substance abuse, authority issues, running away, ADD, bipolar disorder, and oppositional defiance disorder to name just a few. For more information please contact their office in Enterprise, Utah at 1-800-898-1244.

Pathway Family Center - This co-ed treatment center in Indiana helps families who are struggling for a variety of reasons. Some of these may include substance abuse and behavior disorders. Their main goal is to heal your whole family. For more information please call 1-317-585-6953.