AT-RISK TEENS

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Your teenage son or daughter may be traveling a rocky road on the way to adulthood. There are many organizations, schools, and professionals who are specifically experienced in dealing with the sensitive, complicated teenage years and the risks they present to many young people. ISER's listings are meant to help you explore possible school options or treatment -- whether it is a residential program, counseling, a day school, or a therapist who will be able to help your teenager get through this difficult period in his/her life.

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Note:Many of the schools listing here are boarding schools, so though they may be located in one part of the United States, Canada, Mexico, or elsewhere they serve the needs of individuals coming from all over the world.

National and International

Non-Profit Organization -- Special Kids Fund charity alliance of social service organizations, hospitals, camps, schools caring for dev. disabled children and at-risk youth

Academy at Sisters (Bend, OR) -- a small, nationally recognized school for troubled girls ages 13 to 18, providing emotional, behavioral and academic services

ADD Coach Services -- for families, parents, organizations. Email and phone consultation available

ADHD Parent and Teen Coach, help your teen improve organization, time management and study skills, reduce non-compliance. Email and phone consultation available

Bodin Associates--School Placement, Advocacy and Consulting, for at-risk kids in programs and schools thoughout the US and abroad


Campus Selection--, educational guidance service that assists students with ADHD, LD, Drug/Alcohol Dependency, Behavior/Emotional issues to find the right program

Timrat, Israel --Darckenu Israel, wilderness program in Israel for troubled teens



Educational Advocacy Coaching, for parents and kids / teens with special needs and life challenges.

EdAnywhere--an alternative long distance education program designed to help youth & adults. All teachers special ed certified.

e Teaching Assistance Learning (eTAP)--Complete K-12 Home and School Curriculum, as well as Test Prep for SAT/GED/ASVAB

The Empowerment Coach -- help find the right programs and schools for troubled teens and teens with learning disabilities

Family Teen Help -- Information, Resources, Support For Adolescent, Teen and Young Adult Issues

Frum Counseling Online -- Frum Rabbi / MSW Available for Online Coaching / Counseling

Imy Wax, Educational Consultant -- school placement and special program placement for students with special educational needs

La Jolla, CA and Cleveland, OH --Educational Options, LLC, helps families find the right boarding school or program for their LD child or troubled teen

Educational Options, LLC (in MA) -- help find the right programs and schools for troubled teens and teens with learning disabilities

Ed101, Inc. -- educational consultants specializing in vocational, non-traditional and at-risk program needs for families, schools, and international organizations

The Goldberg Center for Educational Planning -- school placement, Educational Consulting, and Advocacy, for students with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, at risk issues and other Learning Disabilities

Google Local Listings-- AIS builds Google and Yahoo local listings for mental health and special education professionals, schools, and companies

Heartlight Therapeutic Boarding School --school for struggling teens promotes interaction / interpersonal relationships between the staff and teen residents

Horizon Family Solutions -- school placement and counseling for at risk teens and their families

Kahn Educational Group, LLC, -- Educational Consultation and Placement Options for College and Special Needs Students

Life Development Institute -- innovative experiential learning and a practical, supportive transition process to adult living

Love-Tough Parent Coaching -- parent coaching for parents of at risk or struggling Jewish teens. Phone coaching available

Ombudsman Program for At Risk Teens -- accredited, alternative learning option with school districts across the US for middle school and high school students

Mason Associates , School placement and educational consulting for children and teens with special needs

Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. -- special needs trusts and family legal plans help provide legal counsel for children, under age 18, living at home and those up to 23 who are enrolled in a full time university program.

Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders -- eating disorder treatment centers offer programs for men, women and adolescents


School Finders--referrals to private schools and programs for troubled teens

The School Solution--consultation and placement services for families with a student who is struggling in his/her current academic environment

Therapeutic Educational Consulting-- assessing and placing kids into therapeutic schools and programs.

The Total Transformation® Program-- A guided training program to help parents manage challenging behaviors in children and teens.


TransportSpecialists.Org-- safe teen transport service will go anywhere to take your child to schools and special programs

Don C. Haworth, Productive Child/Teenager Transportation -- provides a safe, affordable, and secure to transport your teens and or young adults

Life Enrichment Center, LLC--provide personal counseling as well as email and web-based support for Teens With ADD and/or Disordered Eating

The Weinfeld Education Group, educational consulting, advocacy, school placement, school / teacher training, and expert witness services

US Transport Service--safe, compassionate transport of your teen to and from Rehab Centers, Wilderness Programs, Boot Camps, Military and Therapetuic Boarding schools

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State and Regional Listings

Arizona

Glendale -- Life Development Institute, transition program, life coaching and therapy for learning challenged or troubled young adults and their families

Holbrook--Academy of Eastern Arizona, Private Boarding School with Therapy for Girls ages 12-17

Phoenix and Statewide--Dr. Martin Keller Counseling and Psychotherapy with adolescents, children; special interest in ADHD and anxiety issues

Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders -- eating disorder treatment centers offer programs for men, women and adolescents

Arkansas

Sage -- Easy K Ranch, residential home and care for mentally challenged children and teens in Arkansas

California

Statewide Services

Fusion Academy -- personalized, one-to-one learning in a full-time alternative school for students in grades 6-12, as well as a complete after-school program in San Mateo

Regional and Local Services

Aptos and Palo Alto --Burdick Psych. Services, Individual and Group Therapy including psychoeducational groups for addiction and teenage issues

Beverly Hills--Dr. Jared Maloff, is skilled in working with behavioral diagnoses such as ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Chino --Teen Rescue, a non-profit organization working with families with troubled teens plus a Christian residential boarding school for struggling teenage girls

Folsom (Sacramento area)-- --, Dr. Jerry Marquart, offers educational assessment and advocacy (including serving as an expert witness) for students with special educational needs

Huntington Beach -- Fusion Academy, personalized, one-to-one learning in a full-time alternative school for students in grades 6-12

La Jolla --Educational Options, LLC, offers school placement nationwide for at risk teens and children with special needs

Los Angeles --Of One Mind, Outpatient treatment and counseling for addicted and/or troubled teens and their families; provides a comprehensive program of academic services tailored to the specific needs of each student


Los Angeles -- Fusion Academy, personalized, one-to-one learning in a full-time alternative school for students in grades 6-12

Malibu --Camp Glucose, fitness / diabetes camp for overweight teens and children/teens with Type 2 diabetes located at Pepperdine University

Sacramento --Comprehensive Psychological Services, offers adolescent psycotherapy groups to help teens cope.

Los Altos, Lafayette, Santa Monica--School Placement, Advocacy and Consulting, for at-risk kids in programs and schools thoughout the US and abroad

Los Gatos -- Fusion Academy, personalized, one-to-one learning in a full-time alternative school for students in grades 6-12

Mission Viejo -- Fusion Academy, personalized, one-to-one learning in a full-time alternative school for students in grades 6-12

Pasadena--Dr. Steve Brawer, clinical psychologist, provides treatment for ADD/ADHD and teen depression

Pasadena -- Fusion Academy, personalized, one-to-one learning in a full-time alternative school for students in grades 6-12

Portland, OR serving CA--Lana Traynor, Special Education Attorney represents clients with a wide variety of special needs and special education situations

South Pasadena --services that help young adults transition from dependence to independence

Pasadena and Los Angeles --Dr. Susan Gamble, Psychologist, assessment of Learning Disabilities, ADHD and psychological disabilities in Children, Adolescents and Adults

Quincy --Greenhorn Creek Ranch, offers Equine Therapy program, EGE, in addition to family fitness, fun, and vacation programs

Roseville and Sacramento-- Special education advocate Joanne Kraenzel worked with children and teens of all disabilities including those with severe behavioral issues

San Diego -- Fusion Academy, personalized, one-to-one learning in a full-time alternative school for students in grades 6-12

San Diego and Riverside Counties-- Special education attorney Thomas Nelson advocates for an appropriate education for children with special needs and for regular education students facing expulsion

San Francisco -- Fusion Academy, personalized, one-to-one learning in a full-time alternative school for students in grades 6-12

San Mateo -- Fusion Academy, personalized, one-to-one learning in a full-time alternative school for students in grades 6-12, as well as a complete after-school program

South Bay -- Fusion Academy, personalized, one-to-one learning in a full-time alternative school for students in grades 6-12

Walnut Creek -- Fusion Academy, personalized, one-to-one learning in a full-time alternative school for students in grades 6-12

Warner Center -- Fusion Academy, personalized, one-to-one learning in a full-time alternative school for students in grades 6-12

Colorado

Georgetown -- Monarch Healing Center, Wilderness therapy treatment program for youths and troubled teens -- and their families

Denver--Lifelong Adult Education Services does educational assessments, lifeskills therapy and life and vocational coaching for adults

Connecticut

Durham--special education advocate Julie Swanson advocates on behalf of at risk teens and others with disabilities that impact on their education

Stamford -- ADD Coach Services, for families, parents, organizations. Email and phone consultation available

West Hartford--The Goldberg Center for Educational Planning -- school placement, Educational Consulting, and Advocacy, for students with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, at risk issues and other Learning Disabilities

Statewide--Southeast Advocates -- special education advocacy family and school support and coaching serving Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut

District of Columbia

DC, serving Maryland and NoVa--Dr. Stephanie Johnson, psychoeducational assessment, testing, advocacy, and expert witness testimony for children, teens, and adults

Florida

Jacksonville,-- A New Life for Woman, intensive outpatient program for women trying to heal from addiction and trauma

Miami,-- Educational Advocacy Coaching, for parents and kids / teens with special needs and life challenges.

Tampa -- Eckerd Academy, combines fully accredited education with group and individual counseling, high-interest adventure programs and relationship and communication-building skills in a therapeutic outdoor setting

Georgia

Athens -- Developmental Therapy - Teaching Programs, Help for Troubled or Troubling Children

Martin -- Shepherd's Hill Academy, Christian alternative at-risk teen wilderness program & therapeutic boarding school

Idaho

Bonners Ferry and Coeur D'Alene -- Echo Springs Transition Study Center , residential mentoring and transition / study program for young adults

Emmett -- Cherry Gulch ,therapeutic boarding school nurtures young teenage boys in a highly structured, warm, and healthy peer environment.

Sandpoint -- Glacier Mountain Academy, residential program for at risk teen boys who are having problems with anger management, low self esteem, drug and alcohol experimentation, and school performance

Illinois

Deerfield and Chicago Metro area--Imy Wax, educational consultant, offers school nd program placement for students with special educational needs

Glencoe and Chicago Metro area--The School Solution, consultation and placement services for families with a student who is struggling in his/her current academic environment

Downers Grove --Attorney Representing Special Education Clients, including ADD/ADHD, emotional, behavioral, cognitive, physical, and other health impairments

Joliet--MidAmerican Psychological Institute (MPI), intellectual assessments behavioral assessments, treatment and advocacy

Wilmette --Learning Disabilities Services , assesssment and help for teens with LD and ADD/ ADHD, plus educational, career, and college counseling

Indiana

Indianapolis --attorney Nicole Goodson, advocacy, special ed law, and estate planning for kids with special needs

Kansas

Delphos --Meadowlark Academy , boarding school for troubled teen girls provides an environment that is safe, friendly, and conducive to change.

Lawrence --Life Enrichment Center, LLC , Help For Teens With ADD and/or Disordered Eating

Tipton --Tipton Academy, boarding school for troubled teen boys helps them learn to use their skills and talents in a posisitve way

Maine

Safe and Sound Youth Transport, Inc.-- a safe transition for your child at a difficult time...

Statewide--Southeast Advocates -- special education advocacy family and school support and coaching serving Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut

Maryland

Rockville --Legal Services Protecting the Legal Rights of Children , including discipline issues such as suspension and explusion

Rockville --School Finders, LLC, finds the right school or program for your at risk teen

Kensingtion, with placements worldwide --School Placement for struggling teens,from anywhere in programs worldwide. Personally researched placements done with extreme care

Silver Spring, --Chesapeake ADHD Center of Maryland, coaching and counseling for at risk teens

Massachusetts

Statewide--Southeast Advocates -- special education advocacy family and school support and coaching serving Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut

Ashburnham --Child Advocate , works with at-risk-teens who need special education services

Braintree-- Anything's Possible Martial Arts classes, for children, teens, and adults with special needs

Statewide --Mason Associates, school and program placement and consultation for at risk teens

Newton --Educational Options, LLC, help find the right programs and schools for troubled teens and teens with learning disabilities

Braintree, Needham, Hingham--The Goldberg Center for Educational Planning -- school placement, Educational Consulting, and Advocacy, for students with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, at risk issues and other Learning Disabilities

Missouri

St. Louis--Kelly Hulett Foster, Special Education Attorney and Special Education Teacher

The Ozarks-- TransportSpecialists.Org, safe teen transport service will go anywhere to take your child to schools and special programs

Nevada

Gardnerville -- Nouveau Vie, eating disorder assessment, therapy, and recovery programs for boys and girls ages 9 - 18.

New Hampshire

Statewide--Southeast Advocates -- special education advocacy family and school support and coaching serving Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut

New Jersey

Statewides services--Craig Becker, Esq.,special education attorney represents parents and students in special education and other disputes with public schools and private schools

New Mexico

TAOS --San Cristobal Ranch Academy, transitional therapeutic learning center for young men 18 and over

Therapeutic Educational Consulting-- assessing and placing kids into therapeutic schools and programs.

New York

Brewster--Green Chimneys ,therapeutic group homes for teenage boys. Objective is to develop skills for for healthy independent living.

Manhattan--TriBeCa Therapy offers couples therapy, family therapy, and therapy with children and teens

New York City--The Goldberg Center for Educational Planning -- school placement, Educational Consulting, and Advocacy, for students with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, at risk issues and other Learning Disabilities

New York City--Nicholas Schwartz, MD--ADD specialty psychiatrist

New York City--Susan Friedberg, therapist,family and teen therapist, with specialized experience in ADD issues and eating disorder treatment

Hancock --The Family Foundation School, a co-educational college preparatory boarding school for teens at risk

Syosset--ADHD Parent and Teen Coach, help your teen improve organization, time management and study skills, reduce non-compliance.

North Caroline

Winston-Salem --Camp Glucose, fitness / diabetes camp for overweight teens and children/teens with Type 2 diabetes located at Wake Forest University

Ohio

Cleveland --Educational Options, LLC, helps families find the right boarding school or program for their troubled teen.

Oregon

Statewide or Regional Services

Lana Traynor, Special Education Attorney -- represents clients with a wide variety of special needs and special education situations

Academy at Sisters (Bend, OR) -- a small, nationally recognized school for troubled girls ages 13 to 18, providing emotional, behavioral and academic services

A Difference Maker -- Anne Saraceno, Advocacy -- consultation and special education support for families of children with different abilities who reside in Oregon and SW Washington

Wiscarson Law, Special Education Law and Advocacy in Oregon and Washington

Prineville --Mt. Bachelor Academy, therapeutic boarding school for teens in Central Oregon

Educational Connections, LLC --Find the right school or therapeutic program for your at-risk teen or special needs child in Oregon or nationwide

Bend -- Horizon Family Solutions, school placement and counseling for at risk teens and their families

Pennslvania

Statewides services--Craig Becker, Esq.,special education attorney represents parents and students in special education and other disputes with public schools and private schools

Eastern Pensylvania, Maryland and New Jersey--Ilene Young, Attorney, Advocacy services, mediation, and parent support

Berwyn, Wyomissing, Scranton--McAndrews Law Offices,Special Education legal representation, Special needs planning, and Estate Planning, for teens, and their parents

Birdsboro--The Power of Horses at Saddlewood Farm, LLC, offers Equine Assisted Counseling and Learning (EAP and EAL) for at risk youth and teen addiction counseling

Willow Grove --Teamworks, teaches kids with invisible challenges how to cope with their feelings and their families, and how to interview and look for work

Rhode Island

Statewide --Mason Associates, school and program placement and consultation for at risk teens

Statewide--Southeast Advocates -- special education advocacy family and school support and coaching serving Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut

Tennessee

between Nashville and Knoxville -- Eckerd Youth Alternatives , outdoor therapeutic treatment programs for troubled youth -- highly effective outdoor residential treatment programs

Texas

Fulshear --Fulshear Ranch Academy, transitional therapeutic learning center for young women 18 and over

Houston--Kahn Educational Group, LLC Educational Consultation and Placement Options for College and Special Needs Students

Longview--Heartlight Therapeutic Boarding School Therapeutic boarding school for struggling teens promotes interaction / interpersonal relationships between the staff and teen residents

The Woodlands --Campus Selections, Educational guidance service that assists students with ADHD, LD, Drug/Alcohol Dependency, Behavior/Emotional issues to find the right program

Trophy Club (Denton County) --Eric Ransleben, Education Attorney, maintains an active juvenile law practice offering a holistic approach when conduct involves both student code of conduct and juvenile justice code violations.

Utah

Washington --At The Crossroads, a Young Adult Transitional program designed to help students (18 and older) gain a healthy and independent life away from their home environment

Delta --White River Adventure, boarding school and special programs for defiant teen boys in Utah

Vernal --Mountain Homes Youth Ranch, coed therapeutic growth program for troubled teens in Utah

St.George --Red Rock Canyon, Non-profit residential Treatment Center working with adolescents 12 – 17 years olds

Virgin --Falcon Ridge Ranch, Equine centered Residential Treatment focused on the specific and individual needs of adolescent girls

Vermont

Statewide --Mason Associates, school and program placement and consultation for at risk teens

Benson --Eckerd Youth Alternatives -- Camp E-Wen-Akee, a year round residential wilderness therapeutic program, approved as an Independent School by VT DOE, that serves boys ages 12-17

Virginia

Falls Church and Gainesville--Michael J Blanchard, PsyD, LLC, Licensed psychologist provides psychoeducational assessment, therapy, and diagnoses for ADHD, autism / Asperger's, depression, other LD and more

Washington

A Difference Maker -- Anne Saraceno, Advocacy -- consultation and special education support for families of children with different abilities who reside in Oregon and SW Washington

Lana Traynor, Special Education Attorney -- represents clients with a wide variety of special needs and special education situations

Wiscarson Law, Special Education Law and Advocacy in Oregon and Washington

Wyoming

Cody --Mount Carmel Ranch, helps at-risk young men, ages 12-17, find a stable road to adulthood. Long-term program,Wilderness program, and Summer program.

Ontario, Canada

Wellandport, Ontario --The Robert Land Academy, military-themed private boys' boarding school for underachieving boys and young men

Israel

Timrat, Israel --Darckenu Israel, wilderness program in Israel for troubled teens