Below are programs available for families that have teens in crisis. Each program has a snippet of information that you can click on that will take you directly to their site. They have been highly recommended by the American Association of Christian Counselors on the premise of three categories – Integrity, Clinical Excellence and Biblical foundations. They are each Christian oriented unless noted otherwise.
Teen Challenge has been around for many years and has a high success rate. Having personally heard testimonies from older teens and young to older adults, it is obvious of that transformation that has taken in their lives to the healing of their families.
A Lighthouse with Healthcare Solutions is a “single-point contact” that provides no cost, confidential assistance to those struggling with drug and alcohol addictions, eating disorders, mood, anxiety and stress disorders, sexual addictions, gambling and other life-controlling behaviors.
Timberline Knolls is a treatment center for women only. Their main focus is eating disorders, drug and alcohol addictions, depression, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and PTSD issues.
Covenant Hills is a treatment center for drug and alcohol addictions. They also specialize in co-occurring disorders, and working with the Christian and Traditional 12 step program.
Compass Rose Academy is a prevention service and a residential treatment center for troubled teens. Compass Rose Academy’s Philosophy of Care, our Growth Model, is based on the work of psychologist and author Dr. John Townsend, Ph. D.
Mercy Ministries’ is a residential program that serves young women from ages 13-28, who struggle with eating disorders, self-harm, drug and alcohol addictions, depression and unplanned pregnancy. They also serve young victims of physical and sexual abuse, including sex trafficking.
Heartlight Ministries was established in 1988 and offers struggling teens a residential counseling program as well as parenting help. They are Christian based and have resources such as CD’s, books and workbooks
