Directory of Resources from Advertisers

ABM Ministries

Larry Musgrave
573-223-4673
RR 3, Box 34725
Piedmont, MO 63957
lmusgrave@abmministries.org

Christian Based

Academy at Canyon Creek

Brad Gerrard
888-488-8949
PO Box 592
Springville, UT 84663
bgerrard@earthlink.net

Therapeutic

A proven approach to learning and treatment for youth and families dealing with emotional and behavioral programs.

Academy at Sisters (Girls)

Betsy Jacobson-Warren
Program Director
541-389-2748
PO Box 5986
Bend, OR 97708
academyatsisters@bendcable.com

Emotional Growth School

Private boarding school for girls, 13-17 years old, with strong educational curriculum and emotional growth counseling emphasizing accountability and personal responsibility.

Academy at Swift River (Co-ed)

Brian Ray
800-258-1770
151 South Street
Cummington, MA 01026
staff@swiftriver.com

Boarding School

Compassionate Educational Community which fosters personal growth & healthy elf-expression, inspires academic excellence & teaches individual responsibility & service to others.

Academy Ranches, Inc. (Boys)

Lorenzo Griffeth
Founder/ President
208-852-3939
208-852-2003 f
PO Box 618
Preston, ID 83263
ggriffeth@academyranches.com

Residential Treatment Program

A private residential treatment program for adolescents who are struggling at home, in school, and in the community.

Academy/ Coral Island (Co-ed)

Admissions
541-572-5088
51287 Hatfield Road
Myrtle Point, OR 97458
dmt@theacademyusa.com

Boarding School

For adolescents 14 to 18 years of age who are struggling in their home, school, or community. Common characteristics of students who enter The Academy may include low scholastic performance despite high potential, anger and defiance toward parents and other authority, a loss of interest in beneficial activities, moderate drug abuse, and decreased self-esteem.

Adirondack Leadership Expeditions

Dr. Paul Goddard
518-897-5011
877-252-0869
12 Church St.
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
admissions@adirondackleadership.com

Wilderness Program

Adirondack Leadership Expeditions is a character development program for troubled teens that promotes personal growth through a focus on insight-oriented experiences.

Adolescent Guidance Service

Tina Vitale
877-700-3300
1307 N. Carolan Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
info@escort-transport.com

Transport Agency

A diverse team of men & women with the goal of meeting the individual need of each child. Trained in non-violent crisis intervention, transporting for 20 years.

Adolescent Intervention Services

George Pineda
David Levin
866-624-7247
200A Monroe St., Ste. 115
Rockville, MD 20850
gpineda416@hotmail.com

Transport

Our mission to treat your child with Respect, Dignity, Relationship, Resolve. Hope. Resolution, Motivation, and Love. That in the moment of critical exchange they were treated with respect, dignity, and love and that they arrive to their designated program safely and in a positive frame of mind.

AimHouse (Co-ed)

Daniel Conroy
303-554-0011
PO Box 3492
Boulder, CO 80307
dconroy@aimhouse.com

Residential Transition

An individualized mentoring program for young adults ages 18 and older, providing a supportive, positively structured living environment. We strive to help cultivate individual awareness through group and individual therapy, wilderness experiences, and one-on-one coaching with experienced, committed staff.

Alive Adventures (Boys)

Forrest Melton
208-331-2852
111 Broadway
Suite 331-138
Boise, ID 83702
info@aliveadventures.com

Wilderness Therapy

Our focus of EMPOWERMENT by using Outdoor Adventure, Natural Environments, Ropes Challenge Course, Rites of Passage, Vision Quest and Experiential Education is to help the BOYS transition into YOUNG MEN and to help the MEN to “claim” their inner power and live with passion … on purpose and to offer Family Empowerment Camps, Athletic Ropes Courses and Corporate Teambuilding programs.

Alldredge Wilderness Journey (Co-ed)

Admissions
304-259-5220
PO Box 310
Davis, WV 26260

Therapeutic Wilderness Program

Alldredge Academy is for boys and girls 13-18 who are: angry, defiant, rebellious, deceitful, manipulative, entitled, sad, impulsive, unreasonable, ill-tempered, adrift, isolated, depressed, anxious, loving, and lovable.

Alpha Academy

Christian Henderson
Jack Gould
805-596-0433
805-596-0409
PO Box 13958
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
xnh@lifemap.net

Alpha Academy is a place for young men who want to be successful in life. We recognize that many people know where they would like to be, but do not have any idea how to get there.

Alpine Academy (Girls)

Becky Schofield
801-272-9980
5800 Highland Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
bschofield@youthvillage.org

Therapeutic

Alpine Academy offers a small, family-style environment, with an emphasis on individualized treatment and academic excellence, using a thoroughly-researched method for treating troubled children.

Altshuler, David - MS

David Altshuler, MS
Educational Consultant
305-663-9394
4520 SW 62 Ave.
Miami, FL 33155
david@altshulerfamily.com

Educational Consultant

Educational Resources "Empowering students since 1980" Member: IECA; NACAC

Anasazi Foundation (Co-ed)

Jenny Dixon
Denise Lecheminane
Admissions Coordinator
800-678-3445
1424 South Stapley
Mesa, AZ 85204
info@anasazi.org

Wilderness Expedition

"Healing a Troubled Heart." A licensed wilderness treatment program for youth 12-17 years old with substance abuse and behavioral problems.

ASCENT

Janice Pannell
Admissions Director
208-267-3626
800-974-1999
1 Ruby Creek Road
PO Box 230
Naples, ID 83847
janice.pannell@uhsinc.com

Wilderness Therapy

ASCENT is a life-changing experience for troubled teens. At our licensed and time-tested therapeutic wilderness program, professional therapists help your troubled teen break destructive behavior patterns, feel greater self-worth, and reconnect with their inner strength.

Aspen Achievement Academy (Co-ed)

David Hansen
Director of Admissions
800-283-8334
PO Box 400
Loa, UT 84747
academyadmin@aspenyouth.com

Wilderness Program

"Experience the Best. . ." Offers troubled teens a once in a lifetime opportunity to change disruptive behavior patterns such as: school failure, substance abuse, family conflict, and low self esteem!

Aspen Education Group (Co-ed)

Mark Hobbins
Senior Vice President
562-467-5500
17777 Cener Crt. Dr., Ste. 300
Cerritos, CA 90703
HRrecruiter@aspeneducation.EOE

Employment

Education in our organization takes many forms and is accomplished in a variety of settings, such as traditional classrooms, experiential learning in the outdoors, and through the Internet. Our vision is to provide help for today and hope for tomorrow. We are truly one of the great organizations serving children and families today.

Aspen Ranch (Co-ed)

David Hansen
Director of Admissions
800-283-8334
PO Box 400
Loa, UT 84747
ranchadmin@aspenyouth.com

Working Ranch

A nurturing yet powerful residential program teaching values, work ethic, self reliance and healthy living on a working ranch in Utah. Excellent therapy program. Accelerated academics.