National

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

ADD Coach Services -- for families, parents, organizations. 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

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.


Cleveland --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

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

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

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

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

The Total TransformationŽ 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

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

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

Phoenix, Parker, Tucson -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students

Arkansas

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

California

Statewide, 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

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

Malibu--Academy at Visions--Adolescent drug and alcohol rehabilitation, eating disorder recovery. Residential treatment center and Outpatient center availableincludes high school academy attendance, family treatment, equine therapy, and teen anger management program options.


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


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

Malibu--Echo Malibu,Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment, plus treatment for co-occurring Emotional Disorders

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

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

Colorado


Aurora,Fountain -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school

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

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

Florida


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

Hialeah, Homestead, Miami, N. Miami Beach, Opa Locka -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students

Georgia

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

Hinesville, Jesup, Vidalia, Douglasville, Statesboro -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students

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

Clark Fork --Timber Ridge Prep. School for Girls, alternative therapeutic boarding school for girls 14 - 17

Illinois


Locations Across the State -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students

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

East Chicago, East Allen -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students

Kansas

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

Overland Park -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students

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

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

Michigan


Ingham, Westwood -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students

Mississippi


Columbus -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students

Missouri


State-wide Locations -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students

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


Lancaster, Littleton, Manchester, Wolfeboro -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students

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.

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

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.

Brook Park, Cincinnati, North Olmstead, Olmstead Falls -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students

Oregon


Statewide or Regional Services

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

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 --Bridges Academy, Boys-only therapeutic boarding school for struggling teens in Bend, Oregon

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

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

Drexell Hill -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students

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

Nashville -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school

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 Special Needs and At-Risk Students

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

Utah


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

Vermont


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

Washington


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

Spokane --Tyler Boy's Ranch, Therapeutic boys' facility offers counseling and guidance to aid youth (ages 6 - 18) in becoming caring and productive citizens

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

Quebec, Canada

Blue Sea, Quebec --Kiatou Program for At Risk Teens, wilderness therapy and emotional growth therapy for at risk teen boys

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