Struggling Teen Help

Programs and Schools for Struggling Teens

Are you looking for a Treatment Center or School for your Struggling Teen? These schools are designed to address both their academic and therapeutic needs. We are here to help you find the right school or program for your struggling teen. Our site includes a directory of Struggling Teen Programs across North and South America that provide different levels of treatment and counseling to fit the specific needs of the families that they serve.

Chemical dependency programs
Emotional growth boarding schools
Residential treatment centers
Specialized treatment programs
Therapeutic boarding schools
Therapeutic wilderness programs
Transitional programs for those 18 and over

Is My Kid Doing Drugs?

Alcohol and drug abuse is a concern for almost any parent. As your child enters his or her teens, they are likely to sample alcohol for the first time. By the time they reach their final year of high school, they are likely to have been exposed to, if not experimented with, illegal narcotics such as marijuana, meth, or "raver" drugs like Ecstacy (MDMA).

Keep in mind that while drug abuse can lead to health problems, chemical dependency, and criminal behavior, drug use is not be taken lightly. Casual use of alcohol or drugs, which starts in adolescents, leads to a higher risk for chemical dependency in adulthood, with this being especially true for alcohol.

If your teen is caught with alcohol or illegal drugs, they will face serious legal consequences, including the possibility of jail time. You may be stuck paying the fines and legal fees stemming from your teen being "busted." The experience is sure to be unpleasant and embarrassing for both you and your child.

If the health risks alone don't sway you, the legal ramifications should. Your teenager needs to know that drug use will not be tolerated, and they will face serious consequences at home if they choose to drink or use other drugs.

Drug use is not always easy to spot. Many of the symptoms associated with use of alcohol or narcotics could be misunderstood as normal adolescent behavior.

Here are some general signs to be on the lookout for.

A drop in academic performance, truancy.
Peer changes. Hanging out with a new crowd.
Secretiveness. Talking in "drug slang" with friends.
Burning incense to hide odors.
Mood swings, depression.
Frequently asking for money.
Your booze or prescription meds start disappearing.
Empty hairspray or Liquid Paper bottles (used as inhalants).
Wearing drug-related clothing (more on that later).
Use of eye drops, mints, or mouthwash to hide signs.
Drug paraphernalia (more on that later).

Dancing Moon Expeditions - struggling children and adolescents.... More Info.

Academy at Sisters - struggling with any of these behaviors or issues? • Depression • Adoption • Anxiety • Grief and Loss • Promiscuity • Family Conflict • Truancy • Abuse / PTSD • Low Self-Esteem • Learning Disor... More Info.

Heartlight Ministries - struggling teens when home is no longer an option, and families in crisis are wanting to find help for their child.... More Info.

Monarch Center for Family Healing - struggling with issues specific to the parent-adolescent relationship by utilizing both wilderness and relationship-based therapy in an intensive and transformative manner. These issues may include di... More Info.

Alaska Wilderness Programs for Teens - struggling teenagers. 1-800-845-1380 ... More Info.

Connecticut Wilderness Programs - struggling teenage boys and girls: We're sorry, we currently do not have any listings for teen wilderness programs in Connecticut. Featured Program: For help with your teen please contact our fe... More Info.

The Academy - struggling with poor or failing grades despite high potential, association with a negative peer group, running away, anger and defiance toward parents and other authorities, depression (sullen or dist... More Info.

Gatehouse for Young Adults 17-24 - struggling with chemical dependency or in some cases, dual diagnosis issues. Parents/young adults seeking drug treatment often come our way. Residents are taught life skills, social skills and wor... More Info.

Alabama Therapeutic Boarding Schools - struggling teens at 1-800-845-1380. ... More Info.

Turning Winds Academic Institute - struggling with: -Low self-esteem -Anger -Failing academically -Drug and Alcohol use -Poor family relationships -Anxiety -Depression -Running away -Laziness For information on how we can t... More Info.

Summit Prep - struggling in their current academic and/or home community due to emotional, academic and behavioral concerns. Summit integrates professional therapy and college preparatory academics within a warm, ... More Info.

Aspen Ranch - struggling with when they first arrive. Living in a therapeutic environment, attending an individually paced school designed for success, participating in individual and group therapy, and involvement... More Info.

Cold Spring Academy - struggling teens to learn the life skills that support confidence and success through a therapeutic, emotional growth curriculum. We provide a safe, structured environment and an empowering, progress... More Info.

Academy of the Sierras - struggling with their weight.... More Info.

New Haven Treatment Center - struggling girls in need of help. Call us to find out how we can help your daughter. ... More Info.

San Cristobal Ranch Academy - struggling with one or more of the following: anger, depression, poor self-esteem, school failure, unsatisfactory job performance, and substance abuse. In the environment of a secluded working horse r... More Info.

California Christian Boarding Schools - struggling teenage boys and girls: We're sorry, we currently do not have any listings for California Christian Boarding Schools. Featured Therapeutic Boarding School: Please contact our featured ... More Info.

Future Expectations Today - struggling in their home, school or community as a result of substance abuse and/or behavioral problems. ... More Info.

At The Crossroads - struggling young adults become successful and independent. Preparing young adults to become independent requires living in real world situations. While enrolled at Crossroads each student wil... More Info.

Capstone Treatment Center - struggling with chemical dependency and its systemic problems. The average length of stay is approximately 80 days. THE CAPSTONE MISSION is to turn the setbacks of chemical dependency into comeba... More Info.

Clearview - struggling with life problems. Clearview is a home-like environment where young girls come to live, grow, develop, and overcome their problems. Clearview is an opportunity for young girls to fac... More Info.

Arkansas Summer Camps and Programs for Troubled Teens - struggling teenager please contact our featured program. 1-800-845-1380... More Info.