The residential treatment and wilderness "therapy" programs have been denounced by the National Institute of Health as being harmful to children and families as well as ineffective in dealing with teen problems. There are multiple resources that expose the fraud and abuse of this industry. Some authors to check out are Dr. Peter Breggin, Alexia Parks, and Maia Szalavitz. Dr. Peter Breggin is author of mutiple books regarding appropriate treatment for teens (see Reclaiming Our Children by Dr. Peter Breggin). Alexia Parks authored "An American Gulag" exposing the "teen help" industry and Maia Szalavitz has written two great books exposing the fraud and abuse inherent in this industry, "Tough Love America" and "Help at Any Cost".

 

We suggest parents do not remove their children from their home environment unless they pose an immediate threat to themselves or others. Leading expert in adolescent psychology and head of the Department of Psychology at the University of California--Berkeley, Dr. Margaret Singer, has spoken out against these programs in great detail saying that they make a child's worst nightmare of abandonment come true and that the people who run these programs are slick businessmen with no training or expertise in helping teens appropriately. Maia Szalavitz, author of "Tough Love America", cites the National Institute of Health studies on these programs that have determined that they are harmful and not helpful to teens or their families. Szalavitz also stated on the Jan. 18th, 2005 episode of Montel Williams that even when children/teens pose an immediate threat to themselves or others that at most a short stay (1-4 weeks) in a local psychiatric hospital to deescalate the situation is what is needed followed by intensive out-patient family counseling.

 

We recommend no one send children to a facility that matches any of the criteria on our warning signs list at www.heal-online.org/warn.htm  (see also www.isaccorp.org ) .

 

Abundant Life Academy--Follow the link.  This program has been charged with abuse and neglect of children.  Apparently closed down in 2004. 

Abundant Life Academy of Kanab--Related to Abundant Life Academy above.  Mexico found them to be too abusive, but, Utah welcomes abusive programs with open arms.  

Abundant Life Christian Boarding School--Unable to locate.  May be closed or may exist under new name.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Academy at Canyon Creek--It is located in Utah.  HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

ACE--Unable to locate.  May be closed or exist under new name. Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Achievement Valley Ranch, Inc.--It is located in Westmoreland, TN. Please contact us with any info on this program.

Alberta Adolescent Recovery Center (AARC)--Reportedly a spin-off of the notoriously abusive Straight, Inc.  See: http://www.isaccorp.org/aarc.asp 

 

Alpha Omega Miracle Home--It is located in St. Augustine, FL. (Saint Augustine was the father of the Spanish Inquisition and believed in torturing "non-believers" into converting to Christianity.)  We have good reason to be concerned about the practices at these so-called "maternity homes".  See the article at: http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/node/3719  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Alpine Academy/Cottonwood Grove--It is headquartered in Utah.  HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Alpine Academy/Oakridge--It is headquartered in Utah.  HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Alpine Academy/Smith Home--It is headquartered in Utah.  HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Alpine Academy/Willow Creek--It is headquartered in Utah.  HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Alpine Boys Ranch--Unable to locate.  May be closed or exist under new name. Please contact us with any info on this program.

Anasazi Foundation--Founded by Larry Dean Olsen, a long-time associate of Steve Cartisano, is likely abusive.  Please read: http://www.nospank.net/bacon2.htm  (On any page, you can click on "edit", "find (on this page)", and enter in a word such as "Anasazi" to find it on the page.)  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Anchor Academy--It is located in Havre, MT.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Arizona Boys Ranch--Based on preliminary review, we feel Arizona Boys Ranch is abusive and to be avoided.  See: http://www.nospank.net/n-c20.htm

Ascent, Inc.--It is located in Idaho.  It is owned by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS).  UHS also owns and operates Provo Canyon School.  Provo Canyon School is a notoriously abusive program.  Based on the affiliation and preliminary review, we suggest you steer clear of Ascent.

 
Aspiro Wilderness Program--It is located in Utah.  HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Auldern Academy--It is located in North Carolina and owned by Three Springs, Inc., which owns and operates multiple confirmedly abusive programs. 

Avalon Hills Residential Eating Disorders Treatment--It is located in Utah.  HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Ayne Institute--It is located near Davis, West Virginia.  Repeatedly reported to be abusive.  See:

http://www.isaccorp.org/documentsam.asp#alldredge

Bachelor Academy--Unable to locate.  May be closed or exist under new name. Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Baldwin County's Girls Residential Wilderness Center in Alabama.  This program is currently under investigation after allegations led to the transfer of a girl out of the program.  Parents have launched a number of complaints and the county prosecutor's office is investigating.  See news report dated September 18th, 2008.

 

Bancroft NeuroHealth Inc--It is located in Cherry Hill, NJ.  Have killed before, HEAL wouldn't trust them.  See: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2007/10/the_state_is_investigating_the.html

Banham Marshalls College--After preliminary review, we've found evidence of ongoing cruelty to children.  See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banham

 

Bell Academy--Reportedly part of the WWASP system and now closed.  See:

http://www.isaccorp.org/wwaspspf.html

 

Belle Glade--Unable to locate.  May be closed or exist under new name. Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Bethel Bible Village Children's Home--in Hixson, TN.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Birdseye Boys Ranch--Located in Utah, owned by Heritage Youth Services.  HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

 

Blue Skies (The New York Foundling)--Located in New York a new "tough love" approach to foster care.  "Tough Love" has been denounced as harmful and ineffective by mental health professionals.  See "Help At Any Cost" by Maia Szalavitz and "Reclaiming Our Children" by Dr. Peter Breggin

Boulder Outdoor Survival School--Located in Utah.  HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!  Child died in program in 2006.  See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boulder_Outdoor_Survival_School 

 

 

Boys and Girls Republic--Located in Detroit, MI.  Please contact us with any info on this program. 

 

Brightway Hospital--Reportedly closed.  See: http://www.isaccorp.org/archives.asp#brightway

Browning Academy--Located in Utah, owned by WWASPS.  HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!  See: http://www.isaccorp.org/documentsam.asp#crosscreek

Camas Ranch--It is a part of Spring Creek Lodge, a confirmedly abusive WWASP program.

Canyon State Academy--May have changed names from Canyon State Academy to Rite of Passage.  Unable to locate.  May be closed or exist under new name. Please contact us with any info on this program.
 

Canyon View Park--Located in Montana.  Part of the WWASPS family of programs.  Just say "no" to WWASPS!

Carlbrook--Located in Halifax, VA.  Previously part of the CEDU system (confirmedly abusive).  It is currently overseen by former CEDU staffer, Tim Brace.  Based on preliminary review, steer clear.

Casa By the Sea--A WWASP program in Mexico.  Don't send your kid to WWASP or out of the country. 

Catalyst Residential Treatment Center--It is located in Utah.  HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Cedars Academy--An Aspen Education Group program.  Aspen Education Group owns multiple facilities many of which have been reported to HEAL as abusive.  Here is a survivor website: http://groups.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=groups.groupProfile&groupID=103736124&Mytoken=5F6C46B9-0A79-42A5-BBBD5ED96C1ACD2539578403

Cedar Breaks Academy--It is located in Utah.  HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Cedar Ridge Academy--It is located in Utah.  HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

CERTS--It is located in Utah.  HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Chad Youth Enhancement Center--Multiple deaths at this facility.  See: http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2007/11/12/chad-youth-enhancement-center-still-in-operation-after-questionable-deaths/

 

Cherokee Creek Boys School--Located in South Carolina.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Challenger--Located in Samoa.  Don't send your kid out of the country.  Abuse?  See: http://www.teenliberty.org/Samoan.htm

Christ Community Church--Unable to locate.  May be closed or exist under new name. Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Coastal Harbor Treatment Center--Located in Savannah, GA.  Is owned and operated by Universal Health Services and trades staff on occasion with confirmedly abusive Provo Canyon School (also owned by Universal Health Services).

 

Cocoon House--Located in Everett, WA is a residential "disciplinary" program for homeless youth.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Cold Spring Academy--Located in Sarasota, FL.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Coral Island Academy--Located in Fiji.  Don't send your kid out of the country.

Cornerstone Programs Corp.--It is located in Utah.  HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Corpus Christi State School--Located in Corpus Christi, TX.  Many allegations of abuse at this program.  See: http://www.kristv.com/Global/story.asp?S=7032431&nav=menu192_2_7

 

Crossroads for Youth--Located in Oxford, MI.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

DeSisto School--Reportedly closed following massive reports of abuse.  See:

http://www.masspsy.com/leading/0406_ne_desisto.html

Devereux Foundation--Reportedly abusive.  See: http://www.isaccorp.org/documentsam.asp#devereux

Discovery Ranch--It is located in Utah.  HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Distant Drums Beginnings--Preliminary report...  It is located in Utah.  And, it is owned and operated by the former owners of Skyline Journey, shutdown for killing a child.  See: http://teenadvocatesusa.homestead.com/IanAugust_Skyline_Journey.html  HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Dundee Ranch Academy--Reported closed in 2003.  It's a WWASP program.  WWASP is notoriously abusive.  See: http://www.isaccorp.org/dundee/dundee-ranch.05.29.03.html

 

Eagle Academy--There are many programs/schools called "Eagle Academy".  Unclear on location.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Eagle Ranch Academy, Inc.--Located in St. George, UT.  The belly of the beast that is abusive behavior modification.  HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Eagle Valley Ranch, Inc.--Located in Tropic, UT.   HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

 

Eagle's Nest Ranch & Academy--Located in Ohio.  Reportedly abusive.  See: http://www.isaccorp.org/eaglesnest/eagles-nest-ranch.01.24.06.html

Eckerd Youth Alternatives--Reportedly abusive.  See: http://www.isaccorp.org/eckerd/michael-wiltsie.06.29.00.html

Edgemeade-Raymond A. Rogers Jr. School--Reportedly abusive and deadly.  See: http://www.nospank.net/n-i04.htm

Escuala Caribe--Located in the Dominican Republic.  Don't send your kid out of the country.  HEAL has received multiple reports of torture on this facility including the mangling of children's hands in pick-axe "accidents".  Please do not send your child to this program!

Extended Family, Inc.--Located in Utah.   HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Faith Ranch--Unable to locate.  May be closed or exist under new name. Please contact us with any info on this program.

Falcon Ridge Ranch--Located in Utah.   HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Family Foundation School--Located in New York.  Reportedly abusive.  See: http://www.newpaltz.edu/oracle/article.cfm?id=3317

Focal Point Academy--Located in Nevada.  Reportedly fraudulent and abusive.  See lawsuit: 

http://www.nowpublic.com/green-vs-focal-point-academy-sue-scheff

Freedom Mountain Academy--Located in Mountain City, TN.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Foundations for Living--Located in Mansfield, OH.  It's owned and operated by Universal Health Services (current owner of multiple abusive behavior modification programs including Provo Canyon School.) 

Froerer Counseling--Located in Utah.   HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Fulshear Ranch Academy--Located in Needville, TX.  Associated with New Haven and Alldredge Academy, both reportedly abusive programs.  Preliminary recommendation, steer clear of this program.

 

Galena Ridge Wilderness Programs--Located in Trout Creek, MT.  Reportedly abusive.  See: http://www.isaccorp.org/documentsam.asp#galena

Gatehouse Academy--Located in Wickenburg, AZ.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Gateway Academy, LLC--Located in Utah.   HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

 
Gerard of Iowa care facility--Reportedly closed following the death of an 11-year old boy.  See:

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3985/is_200106/ai_n8959267

 

Gibault Inc.--Located in Indiana and Ohio.  HEAL has received preliminary information that this program is abusive.  Please contact us with any information on the following Gibault Inc. Programs:  Child and Adolescent Residential Environment (Terre Haute, IN), Intensive System for Sexually Abusive Children (Terre Haute, IN), Intensive Sexual Intervention System (Terre Haute, IN), Autism Spectrum Behavioral Learning Environment (Terre Haute, IN), Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (Terre Haute, IN), and Terre Haute Group Home (Terre Haute, IN).  The list is extensive of programs under this parent corporation.  See: http://www.gibault.org/ and click on Programs and Services for a complete list.   

Glacier Mountain Academy--Located in Sandpoint, ID.  This program lost it's license in Idaho.  See: http://www.spokesmanreview.com/news-story.asp?date=022302&ID=s1105997  John Basin has started a "new" program called "Turning Winds" which began in Idaho but later moved to Montana.  Turning Winds is listed on our site at: www.heal-online.org/childtortureusa.htm#turningwinds

Grace Christian Home & Academy for Girls--Located in Shreveport, LA. 

Please contact us with any info on this program.

Grandfather Academy--Located in Banner Elk, NC.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Grandfather Home for Children--Located in Banner Elk, NC. Please contact us with any info on this program.

Greensboro Psychiatric Hospital--Unable to locate.  May be closed or exist under new name. Please contact us with any info on this program.

Hanna--Unable to locate.  May be closed or exist under new name. Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Harbor House in Norwalk, OH is a home for pregnant teens.  We have good reason to be concerned about the practices at these so-called "maternity homes".  See the article at: http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/node/3719  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Heartlight Ministries--Located in Piney Woods, TX. Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

High Impact--Located in Mexico.  Reportedly closed. Confirmedly abusive.  See: http://www.isaccorp.org/wwasps.asp

 

House of Hope Tampa Bay--Located in Tampa Bay, FL.  If this is related to House of Hope in California, it is very likely abusive.  House of Hope in California is confirmedly abusive.  We recommend no one subject any child to a behavior modification program.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

House of Hope--Kalamazoo--Located in Kalamazoo, MI.  If this is related to House of Hope in California, it is very likely abusive.  House of Hope in California is confirmedly abusive.  We recommend no one subject any child to a behavior modification program.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Idaho Youth Ranch--Located in Boise, ID.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Inner Changes of Provo Canyon--Located in Utah.  Appears to be part of the notoriously abusive program, Provo Canyon School.  HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Inner Connections--Located in Keene, NH.  Program for young adults (18-24).  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Intermountain Hospital--Located in Boise, ID.  Reportedly abusive.  See: http://www.boiseweekly.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A176580

 

James Ranch--Located in Santa Clara County, CA.  This is a residential program that is an "alternative" to juvenile hall. Please contact us with any info on this program.

Jeffrey C. Wardle Academy--Located in Cheyenne, WY.  "Lewis detailed several concerns the department has had with the Wardle Academy, including allegations that youngsters in treatment had access to drugs and that medical care, meals and laundry often were neglected. Lewis said much the same thing in his e-mail to Boswell. He said there were "well-documented" abuses by staff and deficiencies in medical treatment. He wrote that problems continued even after a year and a half of meetings with Frontier Correctional Systems officials and the company's CEO, Harrison. "While they have shown improvements in some areas, they don't seem to be able to get over the hurdle of operating the institution as anything more than a jail, which they do well enough," he wrote."

 

Jude Thaddeus Home Recovery Program--Located in New York (?).  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Judge Rotenberg Educational Center--Located in Canton, MA.  Confirmedly abusive.  See: http://www.nospank.net/jrc-1.htm

 

 

Keystone Camp--Located in Gouldsboro, PA.  Killed at least one child.  See:  http://www.charlydmiller.com/LIB05/1998hartfordcourant11.html 

Keystone City Residence--Located in Scranton, PA.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Kiatou Wilderness & Therapeutic Centre--Located in Canada.  Do not send your children out of the country. 

Kids Behavioral Health--Unable to locate.  May be closed or exist under new name. Please contact us with any info on this program.

Kids Centers of America--Unable to locate.  May be closed or exist under new name. Please contact us with any info on this program.

Kidscope--Unable to locate.  May be closed or exist under new name. Please contact us with any info on this program.

Kolob Canyon Residential Treatment Center--Located in Utah.   HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

La Europa-- Located in Salt Lake City, UT. HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

 

La Europe--Unable to locate.  May be closed or exist under new name. Please contact us with any info on this program.

Learning Independence Through Education (L.I.T.E.)--Unable to locate.  May be closed or exist under new name. Please contact us with any info on this program.

Leeds--Unable to locate.  May be closed or exist under new name. Please contact us with any info on this program.

Life-Lines, Inc.--Located in Utah (?).  Promoter of WWASPS (?).  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Lindon Boys Home--Located in Utah.   HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Living Well Transitions--Located in Boulder, CO.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Lost and Found Youth Academy--Located in Utah.   HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Lott's Legacy Boarding School--Located in Utah.   HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Love Demonstrated Ministries Christian Boot Camp--Located in San Antonio, TX.  Confirmedly abusive.  See:  http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,292910,00.html

Manuia Plantation--Located in Samoa.  Do not send your child out of the country.

Maple Lake Academy--Located in Utah.   HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Maple Rise Properties, LLC - Tavasi--Located in Utah.   HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Maryville Academy--Located in Des Plaines, IL.  Confirmedly abusive, including sexual abuse and rape of boys and girls.  See: http://www.rickross.com/reference/maryville/maryville3.html

Midnight Mountain--Located in Boyds, WA. It's a transitional program for young adults (18-24).  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Milestones--Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID.  It's a transitional program for young adults (18-24).  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Moonridge Academy--Located in Utah.   HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Morava Academy--Reportedly closed.  Located in Czech Republic.  Member of WWASP.  Confirmedly abusive.  See: http://www.nospank.net/n-d77.htm

Mountain Brook Academy--Located in Dahlonega, GA. Please contact us with any info on this program.

National Academy of Fitness--Located in Utah.   HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

National Deaf Academy--Located in Mt. Dora, FL.  Reportedly abusive.  See: http://www.isaccorp.org/documentsnz.asp#nda

Nevada Horizon Academy--Located near border of CA and NV.  Suspected to be part of the WWASP system.  WWASP is confirmedly abusive.  See: http://www.isaccorp.org/wwasps.asp

Next Step for Success--Located in Redmond, OR.  Unclear if it is a residential treatment program.  It looks like a referral service.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

North Star Expeditions Inc--Located in Utah.  Reportedly closed.  Torturous and deadly program.  See: http://outside.away.com/magazine/1095/10f_deth.html

North Star Center--Located in Bend, OR.  Reportedly for young adults (17-24). Please contact us with any info on this program.
 

Northwest Behavioral Healthcare Services--Located in Gladstone, OR.  Preliminary review.  Reportedly abusive.  Denies contact with family.  Supports use of "escorts" (paid kidnappers).  Unethical. 

Northwest Passages--Located in Montana.  Website is down.  States it is not accepting any new clients (as of 3/13/08 at 10:20pm PDT).  Please contact us with any info on this program. 

North Woods of Idaho--Located in Bonners Ferry, ID. Please contact us with any info on this program.  

Oak Ridge Military Academy--Located in Oak Ridge, NC. Please contact us with any info on this program.

 
Oakley School--Located in Utah.   HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Obsidian Trails--Bend, OR.  Confirmedly abusive and deadly.  See: 

http://teenadvocatesusa.homestead.com/DeadlyDiscipline.html

Odyssey Wilderness Programs--Bellingham, WA.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

OnTrack--Unable to locate.  May be closed or exist under new name. Please contact us with any info on this program.

Open Sky Wilderness Therapy--Located in Durango, CO. Please contact us with any info on this program.

Optimum Performance Institute--Located in Sunnyvale, CA.  For young adults (17-25).  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Outback Therapeutic Expeditions--Located in Utah.   HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Outward Bound--Multiple locations in GA, MD, MA, NY, and PA.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Oxbow Academy--Located in Utah.   HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Pacific Coast Academy--Located in Samoa.  WWASP/WWASPS program now closed due to abuse.

Pacific Quest--Located in Hilo, HI.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Paradise Cove--Located in Samoa.  WWASP/WWASPS program now closed due to abuse.

Pathway Academy, LLC--Unable to locate.  May be closed or exist under new name. Please contact us with any info on this program.

Phoenix Institute--Located in Atlanta, GA.  A spin-off of notoriously abusive program Straight, Inc.  See: http://www.isaccorp.org/cults.asp

 

Pillars of Hope--Located in Costa Rica.  Don't send your kid out of the country!  WWASP Program.  Formerly, Dundee Ranch.  Still owned by Narvin Lichfield. See: http://www.isaccorp.org/documentsnz.asp#pillars  

Pine View Academy--Located in Lucedale, MS.  WWASP program.  Formerly Bethel Boys Academy.  Confirmedly abusive.

Pinnacle Foundation--Located in Utah.   HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Positive Impact Bahia de Kino--Located in Mexico.  Don't send your kid out of the country!

Pressley Ridge Ohiopyle Therapeutic Wilderness--Located in DE, KY, MD, OH, PA, TX, VA, Wash. DC, and internationally in Hungary and Portugal.  Don't send your kid out of the country.  Believed to be associated with the notoriously abusive Kids Helping Kids program in Milford, OH. 

Progressive Youth, Inc.--Located in Utah.   (Appears to be an Elderly Care facility.)  HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Project DARE Canada - Wendigo Lake Expeditions--Located in Ontario, Canada.  Don't send your child out of the country! 

Rainsbrook secure training centre--Located in England.  Don't send your child out of the country!  Reported abuse/death at this facility.  See: http://www.essex.ac.uk/armedcon/story_id/000404.pdf

 

Ranch at Salem Children's Home, The--Located in Flanagan, IL.  HEAL has a problem with the fact that children are forced to do hard labor without compensation as "therapy".  See: "The Ranch Program at Salem encompasses troubled teens with an environment of biblical truth," says a statement on the Salem Web site. "Structure, discipline, accountability, and teaching promote spiritual, emotional, intellectual, social, and physical development. Daily chores centered on the care of horses are woven into a schedule of diligent education to build values and integrity."  (Journal Star, April 7th, 2008)  The language used suggests a cult-like structure and HEAL would generally advise against such an environment. 

Rancho Valmora--Located in Valmora, NM.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Renaissance Adolescent Services, Inc.--Located in Poulan, GA (?).  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Respect Camp--Located on border of Mississippi/Alabama.  A WWASP/WWASPS program.  WWASP is notoriously abusive and deadly.  Do not send your child to a WWASP facility.

Ridge Creek--Located in Dahlonega, GA. Please contact us with any info on this program.

Rite of Passage--Located in Minden, NV.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

 

Ridge School, The--Located in Gaithersburg, MD.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Robert Land Academy--Located in Ontario, Canada.  Don't send your child out of the country!

Rocklyn Academy--Located in Ontario, Canada.  Don't send your child out of the country!

Rose Hill Psychiatric Rehabilitation--Located in Holly, MI.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Royal Gorge Academy--Located in Canon City, CO.  A WWASP/WWASPS program.  Confirmedly abusive.  See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Wide_Association_of_Specialty_Programs_and_Schools

 

Rupert's Kids in Indianapolis, IN.  Residential program for 18-24 year olds.  They will be expanding in September of 2008 to accept children from the juvenile courts.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Salem Ranch--Located in Flanagan, IL.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

SAFE, Inc/ACE--Reportedly closed.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Safe Harbor Haven--Unable to locate.  May be closed or exist under new name. Please contact us with any info on this program.

San Cristobal Ranch Academy--Located in New Mexico.  Program for young adults (18-25).  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Second Chance, Inc.--Located in Phoenix, AZ.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Second Nature Entrada, LLC--Located in Utah.   (Appears to be an Elderly Care facility.)  HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Shepherd's Hill Farm--Located in Martin, GA. Please contact us with any info on this program.

Shortridge Academy--Located in Milton, NH. Please contact us with any info on this program.

Solacium Sunrise, LLC--Located in Utah.   (Appears to be an Elderly Care facility.)  HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!

Soltreks--Located in Two Harbors, MN.  Related to Anasazi, founded by Larry Dean Olsen, a long-time associate of Steve Cartisano, is likely abusive.  Please read: http://www.nospank.net/bacon2.htm  (On any page, you can click on "edit", "find (on this page)", and enter in a word such as "Anasazi" to find it on the page.)  Please contact us with any info on this program.  

STARR Academy--Located in New London, WI.  Part of the Rawhide Boys Ranch.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

Stepping Stones for Success, LLC--Located in Trout Creek, MT.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Stillwater Academy--Located in Salt Lake City, UT.  HEAL recommends no parent subject any child to any program in Utah as Utah is corrupt and refuses to regulate or take action against confirmedly abusive programs such as WWASPS, Provo Canyon School, Sorenson's Ranch, etc...  Don't send your kid to UT!  Please contact us with any info on this program.