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Total Transformation
Company Description
Total Transformation in Westbrook, ME is a wilderness therapy program that immerses teens in nature to foster self-discovery and healing.
In addition to core services, the program incorporates faith-based principles that encourage spiritual growth and outdoor experiences that build resilience...
Alabama Clinical Schools in Birmingham offers a specialized residential treatment program for adolescent boys who have struggled to find success in traditional therapy. Founded under the umbrella of Universal Health Services, the program serves young men ages 12–18 with psychiatric conditions and sexually reactive behaviors. Licensed therapists and psychiatrists employ cognitive behavioral therapy and rational emotive behavioral therapy to help residents identify triggers, change negative thought patterns and develop healthy coping skills. Year‑round schooling on campus allows students to continue...
Company Location
1221 Alton Drive Birmingham, AL 35210 205-836-9923
Great Lakes Recovery Centers’ Adolescent Services Center is a residential treatment program in Negaunee, Michigan designed specifically for teens dealing with substance use disorders. The organization describes this setting as a 16-bed residential facility serving youth ages 12–17, providing relapse-prevention services in a structured, supportive environment. Treatment at the Adolescent Services Center is built around a steady daily rhythm that combines clinical care with education. According to the program’s overview, teens attend school on-site and participate in two group therapy...
Whitaker Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) is a secure, non‑acute residential treatment program in Butner, North Carolina. On the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) facility page, Whitaker is described as serving **children ages 13–17** who have emotional and behavioral challenges and require secure residential care. Psychiatric residential treatment is often considered when a young person needs 24/7 supervision and intensive therapeutic support to stabilize symptoms and safely practice coping skills. Families can ask how intake and...
Suncoast Behavioral Health Center in Bradenton, Florida offers a medically supervised residential program exclusively for adolescent girls ages 12–17 who need long‑term treatment for mental health conditions. The female‑only program provides a structured environment designed to help residents work through behavioral, emotional, educational and social challenges while preparing for a smooth transition back to their homes, schools and communitieshttps://suncoastbhc.com/programs-and-services/residential-treatment-program/#:~:text=Suncoast%20Behavioral%20Health%20Center%E2%80%99s%20medically,with%20a%20mental%20health%20illness. Each teen receives an individualized treatment plan and is supported by a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, therapists, mental health counselors, activity...
Company Location
4480 51st Street West Bradenton, FL 34210 941-251-5000
West Ridge Academy located in West Jordan, UT is a therapeutic boarding school blending accredited academics with clinical care. Students follow structured schedules that integrate classroom learning, individual therapy, group sessions, and recreational activities. This holistic approach helps adolescents manage mental health challenges while staying on track academically. Teachers and therapists collaborate to create individualized plans that address each student's needs. Serving Co-ed, ages 13–17, the program aims to help young people overcome obstacles and build confidence. Families are encouraged...
Company Location
5500 Bagley Park Road West Jordan, UT 84081 801-282-1000
Spring Lake Ranch located in Cuttingsville, VT is a therapeutic boarding school blending accredited academics with clinical care. Students follow structured schedules that integrate classroom learning, individual therapy, group sessions, and recreational activities. This holistic approach helps adolescents manage mental health challenges while staying on track academically. Teachers and therapists collaborate to create individualized plans that address each student's needs. Serving Co-ed, ages 13–17, the program aims to help young people overcome obstacles and build confidence. Families are encouraged to...
Company Location
1169 Spring Lake Road Cuttingsville, VT 5738 802-492-3322
Oak Creek Ranch School in West Sedona, AZ is a wilderness therapy program that immerses teens in nature to foster self-discovery and healing. In addition to core services, the program incorporates outdoor experiences that build resilience and teamwork. Participants live and learn in the outdoors, tackling challenges like hiking, navigation, and campcraft under the guidance of therapists and field guides. The natural setting strips away distractions and allows teens to focus on building coping skills, resilience, and healthy relationships. Families...
Heritage located in Provo, UT is a therapeutic boarding school blending accredited academics with clinical care. In addition to core services, the program incorporates faith-based principles that encourage spiritual growth and flexible online resources designed for learning at home. Students follow structured schedules that integrate classroom learning, individual therapy, group sessions, and recreational activities. This holistic approach helps adolescents manage mental health challenges while staying on track academically. Teachers and therapists collaborate to create individualized plans that address each student's...
Company Location
5600 N. Heritage School Drive Provo, UT 84604 801-226-4600
Center for Change located in Orem, UT is a therapeutic boarding school blending accredited academics with clinical care. Students follow structured schedules that integrate classroom learning, individual therapy, group sessions, and recreational activities. This holistic approach helps adolescents manage mental health challenges while staying on track academically. Teachers and therapists collaborate to create individualized plans that address each student's needs. Serving Co-ed, ages 13–17, the program aims to help young people overcome obstacles and build confidence. Families are encouraged to...
Company Location
1790 North State Street Orem, UT 84057 801-224-8255
The Buckeye Ranch’s Hope Treatment Center in Grove City, Ohio is described as the state’s only Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) for teens, developed in collaboration with Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A PRTF is a high-acuity, short-term residential level of care designed for youth who need more structure than outpatient or partial hospitalization, but who may not need an inpatient hospital bed once medically stabilized. Nationwide Children’s notes that the Hope Treatment Center was created to fill a gap for teens...
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