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Warning!  Do not place your child in any facility that denies you one on one contact with your child AT ANY TIME.  Warning!  Do not place your child in any facility that requires a liability waiver for any harm caused to your child.  Warning!  Do not place your child in any facility that denies them access to a telephone.  Warning!  Do not place your child in any facility that uses confrontational "therapy"!  Warning!  Do not place your child in any facility where their phone calls with you are monitored.  Warning!  Do not place your child in any facility that expects total and unquestioned support of parents.

 

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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 (deceased-2003), 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.

 

If you are a survivor of one of these programs or otherwise interested in exposing fraudulent and abusive “treatment” centers or wilderness camps, please contact us.  For more information on this issue visit: http://www.heal-online.org/teen.htm.  On the HEAL website you will find links to lawsuits, news articles, and survivor websites detailing the abuses experienced at these facilities.  Also, please take a moment to read the open letter quoting government and private entities with their true intentions in these matters by visiting www.beyondbusiness.net/openletter.htm.  It is imperative that you DO NOT send your child to an out of state behavior modification program.  It is imperative that you DO NOT send your child to any program that limits or denies contact between you and your child at any point in their stay at the facility.  It is imperative that you DO NOT send your child to a facility that you yourself will not be monitoring on at least a weekly basis in person to monitor the treatment and well being of your child.  Be responsible, for the sake of your children.  

 

If you or your family were defrauded, abused, and/or subjected to human and civil rights 

violations, please get legal assistance now.  The statute of limitations varies from state to state.  You have a limited time to file a claim.  For a list of attorneys and attorney referral services that can help you in your pursuit of justice, click here.

 

Also, we believe ALL programs outside of the US are suspect and ask that you read the U.S. State 

Department’s warning regarding international programs by clicking here.  They have softened the warning 

from the original.  We believe this is due to the corruption in the State Department, Justice Department, 

and the White House.  Do not, under any circumstances, risk your child’s life in a program outside of the 

U.S.

 

HEAL is not a referral service.  We do not advocate placement of children in unregulated, private, 

behavior modification programs or facilities.  Please do not contact us for referrals or approval of your 

subjecting a child to this corrupt and destructive industry.  

 

 

 

 

 

If you are unable to find the answers you are looking for, please visit: www.heal-online.org/help.htm

 

Following is a “work in progress” list of behavior modification programs that HEAL has yet to research/investigate and/or that are located outside of the United States.  If you have survived an abusive behavior modification program, please contact us and tell us your  experience.  We will post your experience and details about the facility on this website.  We can protect your identity  if you so desire.  Understand that this is an incomplete list and that it is your responsibility to look heavily into the program(s) which you consider placing your child into.  Some of the programs listed below are international programs that have been found to be abusive.  And, some are programs which have been investigated and determined to be abusive by other organizations.  We have added links and brief details where applicable regarding known abuses and reports.  To view the programs we have yet to investigate, but, are aware of, scroll down the page:

 

ACE (Associated Counseling and Education)--Unable to locate.  May be closed or exist under new name. 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  AARC is confirmedly abusive.  For more info, visit www.stopaarc.org. Also see: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn&sk=messages#!/event.php?eid=117995894895606.  On May 27th, 2010, citizens protested AARC.  Here are a few pictures from that event (click facebook link above for more info):

 

Thank you to everyone who takes a stand against institutionalized abuse.

AARC is a Straight Inc., spin-off and should be closed.

 

 

Amelia Christian Academy--Located in Amelia, VA.  This program employs former Roloff Home/New Bethany Home for Boys & Girls (Trudy Arbitelle).  Please contact us with any information on this program.

 

AMIkids, Inc.--Multiple Locations, HQ'd in Tampa, FL.  (other locations include: Florida, Illinois, Georgia, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia (multiple cities in each state)  They claim to help troubled teens and to run dozens of programs across the country.  Please contact us with any information on these programs.

 

Anne Elizabeth Shepherd Home--It is located in Columbus, GA.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

ARLC in Florida.  This facility is reportedly abusive.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Archway Academy in Houston, TX.  It is an experimental charter school that "caters to recovering alcoholics and drug addicts".  They use a point and level system similar to that used at Provo Canyon School and state that children have to earn the right to go to school. (http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6740907.html)  This program is suspect.  Please contact us with any information on this program.

 

Brandon Hall School--Located in Atlanta, GA.  Brandon Hall School employs John Singleton who got his start in Aspen Education Group programs.  Based on their hiring practices, we do have concerns about this program.  Please contact us with any information on this program.

 

Breakthrough--Located in Spokane, WA.  We have received a preliminary report that this program is suspect.  Please contact us with any info on this program.


 Campagna Academy--in Indiana.  This program was renamed and it was originally known as Hoosier Boys' Town. There is a history of abuse of children in Boys' Town programs throughout the midwest.  Please contact us with any information on this program.

 

Cayuga Home for Children's Franklin Recovery Residence in Auburn, NY.  The Franklin Recovery Residence will be the third recovery unit of the agency, with two others in cottages on the main campus on Hamilton Avenue, chief executive officer Edward Myers Hayes said. Franklin will provide 10 additional recovery beds with 23 others on the main campus, totaling 33 in all...The program uses evidence-based recovery techniques to provide support services. During the last few weeks of placement children are sometimes placed in 12-step programs in their own communities, Hayes said.  “Outcomes happen after our work is done,” he said, with follow-up care done “on our own initiative.” It is not required. He noted that Cayuga County Home's approach is research based. and he praised Monroe County's study of functional therapy...  Many programs are falsifying data to claim they are using evidence-based treatment.  We will need to review the studies or providers of the "scientific data".  Also, praising a study is not an admission of utilizing the technique praised.  And, Straight, Inc. often enrolled "graduates" in outside 12-step programs as part of the program.  Please contact us with any information on this program.
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Colton At-Risk Teens Academy--Located in Colton/Walnut Creek, CA.  This program is operated by the Colton Police Department.  It is a free program that has classes every Saturday from January through May.  This is not a residential program.  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.  There is no further information available on this program to our knowledge.  The last known activity regarding this facility was in 2008.  We believe it may have been closed or is operating under a new name.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

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

 

Big City Mountaineers--in Denver, CO (headquarters).  This appears to only be a week-long or so backpacking trip.  Please contact us with any info on this wilderness program.


 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   This is a state sponsored program.  The biggest concern we have is the model being used in the Agency Operated Boarding Homes. 

 

Bluegrass ChalleNGe Academy--Located in Eastern Kentucky.  This is related to the ChalleNGe Academies run by the National Guard.  Please contact us with any information on this program.  For staff and background info, click here.

 

Boys and Girls Republic--Located in Detroit, MI.  Please contact us with any info on this program.  There is not much information available on this program.  They run an on-site charter school that is operated by Farmington Public Schools.  For staff and background info, click here.

 

Bridges Career Development Academy, The--Located in Bakersfield, CA.  Please contact us with any info on this program.  This program claims to be accredited by the US Office of Education.  However, if you visit the US Department (not Office) of Education (which is the site linked to on this "school's" website), there is no listing for schools accredited by the Department of Education and if you visit http://nces.ed.gov/globallocator/ (college locator for colleges recognized by the US Department of Education) you will not find Bridges or Los Angeles Trade Tech College listed as recognized schools.  This is most likely a scam. 

 

Casa Valle--Located in Arizona.  Staff at confirmedly abusive program, Gatehouse Academy, are associated with Casa Valle.  Please contact us with any information on this program.  This program may be closed or operating under a new name.


 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!  CERTS programs are a part of a government experiment on the efficacy of experimental drugs and treatments.  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!

 

Chief Ken Hill Learning Academy Located in S. Chandler, AZ.  This is a residential program that uses a "Positive Peer Culture" model.  Positive Peer Culture is scientifically proven to be ineffective and harmful.  Please contact us with any info on this program.



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

 

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

 

Copper Hills Youth Center--It is located in W. Jordan, 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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!

 


 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!  Cornerstone programs are confirmedly abusive.  Cornerstone is a program conglomerate not unlike WWASPS, UHS, and Aspen Education Group.  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


 Crossroads for Youth--Located in Oxford, MI.  Their residential program is called "Achievement Center" and lasts for 4.5 months according to the Crossroads website.  There accreditation is problematic (Council on Accreditation or COA).  Please contact us with any info on this program.  For staff and background info, click here.


Devereux Foundation--Reportedly abusive (Florida & CT locations).  See: http://www.heal-online.org/devereuxhouse072909.pdf.  There are multiple programs under the Devereux Foundation umbrella.  Based on reports we have received, we would recommend against placement of any child in any Devereux Foundation program.  For staff and background info, click here.


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

 

East Mountain School--Located in New Mexico.  Associated under larger umbrella of programs known as the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch Foundation, Inc.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Eckerd Youth Alternatives--Reportedly abusive.  See: http://www.isaccorp.org/eckerd/michael-wiltsie.06.29.00.html There are multiple programs operated by Eckerd Youth Alternatives.  For staff and background info, click here.

 

Edgemeade-Raymond A. Rogers Jr. School--Reportedly abusive and deadly.  See: http://www.nospank.net/n-i04.htm  This program may be closed or operating under a new name.  If you have any information on this program, please contact us.

 

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


Extended Family, Inc.--Located in Spanish Fork, 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! For staff and background info, click here.  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


Faith Ranch--Located in Jewett, OH.  This program appears to be a short-term, fun, Christian 4-day summer camp for kids.  We found "Faith Ranch" listed on a watch-list for the industry.  If there is another Faith Ranch out there that is a residential or wilderness program, please let us know. Please contact us with any info on this program. 


 

Family Solutions Foundation--Located in Taylor/Snowflake, Arizona.  This program is modeling itself after Teen Challenge and uses fear instead of reason and love to "sell" parents on its approach.  We recommend you avoid any program that models itself after a confirmedly abusive program.  This program is not operational at this time (August 29th, 2009).  They are luring people to give money so they can profit and build their cult.  Please do not donate to this scam/cult.  On their website, they do not list one name as an individual to contact.  This is a scam.  Do not participate or support it.  We hope it never gets off the ground, but, if it does, you will find their staff information if you click here in the future.

 

 

Family Support Services--Located nationwide.  This new "service" is suspected of funneling kids into unregulated, private prisons where innumerable human rights violations regularly occur.  It is the privatization of "corrections" and it is a threat to family unity.  Lon Woodbury (CEDU/Struggling Teens.com) backs this new change to the juvenile justice system.  And, that is definitely a bad sign.  Beyond this, some of these services already openly associate with abusive programs.  For instance, Family Support Services in Utah are partnered with the United Way of Utah.  The United Way of Utah refers to Provo Canyon School.  Provo Canyon School is confirmedly abusive.  So, reasons abound for not "buying the hype" on this "new improved" justice system for youth.  Please contact us with any info on these programs and/or their referral placements.  

 

 

Fort Gordon's Youth ChalleNGe Academy--Located in Augusta, GA.  This is a program operated by the US National Guard.  Please contact us with any info on this program.  For staff and background info, click here.

 

Froerer Counseling & Assessments--Located in Sandy, 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! This appears to be a referral service for the program industry.  For staff and background info, click here.  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


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 (isaccorp.org is no longer active.  HEAL will attempt to locate the documents and post them as soon as possible.  If you have the article mentioned, please send to: info@heal-online.org, thank you.)


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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!

 
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 Baisden has started a "new" program called "Turning Winds" which began in Idaho but later moved to Montana.  For more info on Turning Winds, see www.heal-online.org/turnwinds.htm. 


Gospel Baptist Church--Located in Bonita, FL.  This church operates "youth detention program", "troubled teens help program", and "drug rehabilitation".  Please contact us with any info on these programs/this church.

 

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

Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Grace House--Located in Montana.  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.

 

Heart of Florida Behavioral Center--Located in Lakeland, FL.  This facility is reportedly abusive.  Please contact us with any info on this program.


Heartlight Ministries--Located in Piney Woods, TX. It is associated with Alive Seminars and the Alive Church of Tucson, AZ.  It is also associated with Kanakuk Kamps in Branson, Missouri.  They use a level system which denies contact with family on first phase/level one.  There are many other problems as well.  We recommend against subjecting children to this isolated and violative environment (denial of multiple civil rights).  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Heavensfield Retreat Center--(a.k.a. ReStart Internet Addiction Recovery Program) Located in Fall City, WA.  This is a 45-day "retreat" to "cure" "internet addiction".  This program is for young adults only (ages 18-28).  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Homelines--Located in Moyie Springs, ID is owned and operated by Richard Armstrong.  Armstrong formerly worked for the CEDU cult in the Rocky Mountain Academy program.  He was found guilty of drugging and raping a co-worker named Twila Stephenson in 1996.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Hoosier Youth ChalleNGe Academy--Located near Knightstown, IN.  This is a program run by the National Guard.  HEAL has had some reports of abuse at ChalleNGe facilities around the country.  Please contact us with any info on this program

 

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.

 

House of Hope--Twin Cities--Located in Twin Cities, MN.  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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


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."

 

Journeys--Located in Bellevue, NE (possibly moving to Gretna, NE 2009).  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

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

 

 


 Julian Youth Academy--Located in Chino, CA.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

K Bar B Ranch--Located in Lacombe, LA.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Kanner School--Located in Sarasota, FL.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

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.

 

King Family Ministries--Located in Danbury, NC.  This program is operated by the former director (Olen King) of New Bethany Home for Boys (A Roloff Home, confirmedly abusive).  We would recommend avoiding this program.  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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


 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! Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!

 

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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


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


 Lorenzo Benn Youth Development Camp--Located in Atlanta, GA.  There has been violence at this program.  We need more information.  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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


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


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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


 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

 

Masters Ranch--Located in Couch, MO.  This program is "faith-based" and recommends the use of paid kidnappers for transporting children.  Any program that advocates the use of "escorts" is highly suspect as this practice is illegal and violative of children's rights.  David Bosley is the administrator.  Please contact us with any information on this program.

 

Mercy Ministries of America--Located in Tennessee.  Runs a residential program and "rehab" program for girls and young women aged 13-28 years.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Methodists Children's Home--Located in Waco, TX.  Based on our preliminary investigation findings, we recommend you do not place a child at this facility.  This program allows peer-on-peer "therapy" which is a sign of an unprofessional and likely abusive program.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Michigan Youth Challenge Academy--in Taylor, MI.  This program is run by the US National Guard.  If you have any information on this program, please contact us.

 

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.

 

Monroe Street Home for Boys (a/k/a Ivan Day Boys Home) in Spokane, WA.  We have received a preliminary report that this home is suspect.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Mountain Springs Preparatory 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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!

 

 

My Choice--Located in Samoa.  Don't send your kid out of the country!  Our preliminary review is that this program is for young adults (18-25) and uses a level-system similar to those used at confirmedly abusive programs.  Don't agree to go!

 

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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!

 

Nachusa Lutheran Home--Located in Rochelle, IL.  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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


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.

 

New Directions--Located in Florida.  Please contact us with any info on this program.


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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


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.

 

On-The-Rise in Springfield, OH.  Please contact us with any information 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.

 

Oregon Transition Homes--Co-founded by Sarah Mack who works for NATSAP and Catherine Freer Wilderness where a child was killed in 2002.  This program is likely abusive and fraudulent.  Contact us with any info on this program.

 

Oregon Youth Academy--Located in Jackson County, OR.  The owners of this program have been in trouble for scamming Oregonians before and are currently under investigation for the scams they pulled as "Inspired Films, Inc."  Now, they want to scam you.  Please do not subject your child to the influence of scam artists.


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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


 PACE Center for Girls--Located in Jacksonville, FL.  At least one PACE employee has moved on to a confirmedly abusive and lethal wilderness program.  Please contact us with any information on this program.

 

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.


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

 

Pathway Drug Abuse Program--Located in Gilbert, AZ.  For information on fraud and deceit at this program and related facilities, visit  http://www.ontheemmis.com/the_programs.  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 (isaccorp.org is no longer active.  HEAL is working to obtain the data once available at this site.  We will update as soon as possible.)

 

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   (isaccorp.org is no longer active.  HEAL is working to obtain the data once available at this site.  We will update as soon as possible.)


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

 

Piney Ridge Development Center--Located in Forrest City, Arkansas.  It is a residential program for teens.  Please contact us with any information.


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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!

 

Ponca Pines--Located in Nebraska.  Please contact us with any info on this program.


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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


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

 

Psychiatric Center for Children and Adolescents--Located in Spokane, WA.  We have received a preliminary report that this institution is abusive.  Please contact us with any information on this program.


 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 Cielo--located in Monterey, CA.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

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

 

Rawhide Boys Ranch--Located in Rural Wisconsin.  Supported by Kurt Warner (NFL Star).  Many current and former star athletes have invested in, owned, and/or worked with abusive programs.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Reflections for Youth--Located in Loveland, Colorado.  It is a residential treatment facility.  It uses a level-system and openly states it is a behavior modification program using a level-system on its website as of December 9th, 2008.  Any program that uses a level-based behavior modification program is suspect.  We recommend not using any program that acts to change behavior through any form of intensive psychological manipulation of the child.  It is harmful.

 

Remuda Ranch--Located in Wickenburg, AZ.  Many staff at confirmedly abusive program, Gatehouse Academy, are associated with Remuda Ranch.  Please contact us with any information on this program.


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

 

Renovo Boys Academy--Located in Missouri.  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.

 

Rosewood Ranch--Located in Wickenburg, AZ.  Many staff at confirmedly abusive program, Gatehouse Academy, are associated with Rosewood Ranch.  Please contact us with any information on this program.

 

Rosewood Treatment Center--Located in Wickenburg, AZ.  Many staff at confirmedly abusive program, Gatehouse Academy, are associated with Rosewood Treatment Center.  Please contact us with any information 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 Harbor Haven--Unable to locate.  May be closed or exist under new name. Please contact us with any info on this program.  Reportedly the same as Safe Harbor Boys Home in Jacksonville, FL. 


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

 

Santiam Crossing School--located in Albany, OR.  This program is a Catherine Freer Wilderness program.  Freer is confirmedly abusive and deadly.  Contact us with any info on this program.

 

Schrom Home Care--Located in Idaho.  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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!

 

Shelterwood--Located in Colorado.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Shelterwood--Located in Branson and Independence, Missouri.  This program is affiliated with Shelterwood in Colorado.  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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


Soltreks--Located in Two Harbors, MN.  Please contact us with any info on this program.  

 

Spire School, The--Located in Stamford, CT.  It is set to open in Autumn, 2010.  The director is Frank Bartolomeo of Academy at Swift River (Aspen Education Group).  Based on leadership alone and the horrible reputation of Aspen Education Group and Academy at Swift River, specifically, we recommend no one place their child in The Spire School.  Please contact us with any information on this program.


Spurwink Services--Located in Auburn, ME.  Contact us with any information on this program.

 

St. Mary's Genesis House--(possibly located in New Hampshire or Maine (New England area).  Please contact us with any information 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.

 

Starr Commonwealth--Located in Michigan and Ohio.  This is a residential program that sounds as if it is based on the cultish "human potential movement" philosophies.  The president of Starr Commonwealth is Martin Mitchell (November, 2009).  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Stay Focused Ministries in Bakersfield, Los Angeles, and other areas of S. California.  If you have any info on this program, please contact us.


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.  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!

 

Summit Achievement in New England--Located in Stow, ME.  Please contact us with any info on this program.


Summit Quest Academy--Located in Ephrata, PA.  Confirmedly abusive and deadly.  See: http://www.isaccorp.org/summitquest/summit-quest.02.09.06.html (isaccorp.org is no longer active.  HEAL is working to obtain the data once available at this site.  We will update as soon as possible.)


 Sunrise Academy--Located in Washington, DC.  Please contact us with any info on this program.


 Sunrise Family Services--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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


 Sunset Bay Academy--Located in Mexico.  It is associated with WWASPS (a confirmedly abusive network run out of Utah).  Don't send your kid out of the country!

 

Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy--Located in Fayetteville, NC.  This program is a part of the National Guard chain of behavior modification programs.  HEAL has recently (July, 2009) uncovered evidence that the US Navy, CIA, and other "intelligence agencies" are involved in the behavior modification industry and that many working for confirmedly abusive programs at this time started out in Job Corps of America.  We recommend you not trust something just because the government runs it.  Check out our news page for more information on corruption and abuse within government run facilities and programs.  Contact us with any info on this program.

 

Taylor Brown Gardens--Located in Memphis, TN.  This is a new "group home" for boys, ages 11-16.


 Teen Help a.k.a. WWASP/WWASPS.  Notoriously abusive chain of behavior modification programs.  Steer clear of Teen Help/WWASP/WWASPS. 


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


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

 

Teton Peaks--Located in Idaho.  Please contact us with any information on this program.

 

Third Way Center--Located in Denver, CO.  This is a residential program and they require the children to provide their own necessities including food and clothing.  The children are to "earn" these necessities.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Timpview Residential Treatment Center--Located in Spanish Forks, 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!  For important information on what is allowed in Utah, visit www.heal-online.org/era.htm and www.provotruthexposed.htm.  We have also received a preliminary report of abuse at this facility.  The initial report was submitted on December 28th, 2009.  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!

 

Tipton Academy/Meadowlark Academy--Located in Tipton/Delphos, KS.  This program uses "Positive Peer Culture" (a.k.a. Confrontational "Therapy") which has been proven to be ineffective and psychologically harmful.  The president of Tipton/Meadowlark Academy is Kevin Richey.  The principal is "JR" Richey.  Danielle McClendon is the program administrator. (As of November 22nd, 2009, according to the Better Business Bureau).  If you know anything about this program, please contact us.

 Top Flight 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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


 Transitions, Inc.--Located in Kentucky.  We have preliminary reports of Transitions using a typical behavior modification brainwashing level system and other abuses.  We have also learned that former management of confirmedly abusive (and now closed) Kids Helping Kids are now working at Transitions, Inc.  This speaks to many things including Transitions willingness to hire abusive and unqualified staff and further enforces the reports we've received on abuses at Transitions, Inc.  We recommend you do not subject your loved ones or yourself to Transitions, Inc.  If you have any information on this program, please contact us.

 

Twenty Peaks Ranch--Located in Montana.  Part of or associated with reportedly abusive program Galena Ridge.  Reportedly abusive.  See: http://www.isaccorp.org/documentsam.asp#galena  (isaccorp.org is no longer active.  HEAL is working to obtain the data once available at this site.  We will update as soon as possible.)

 

Two Rivers Landing--Located in Yakima, WA.  It is in the process of opening as of February, 2009. 

 
Uinta 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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


Unita Academy East--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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


Unita Academy West--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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


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

 

Urban Peak--Located in Colorado Springs (?), CO.  It is a "group home" for teens.  Please contact us with any info on this program.


 Vantage Point & Momentum--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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!

 

Victor Cullen Youth Center--Located in Sabillasville, MD.  Reportedly directed by former director of Swan Valley School.  Swan Valley was closed for abusing children.  See: http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/head_of_troubled_maryland_detention_center_once_

led_swan_valley_school/1668/


Victory Care Centers Corp - Victory House--Unable to locate.  May be closed or exist under new name. Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Vista Adolescent 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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


Vista Counseling Services--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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


Vista at Dimple Dell Canyon--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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!

 

Vista Private School--Located in Magna, 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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!

 

Vista Teen Living, 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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


Vista Teen Living - Teen Horizon--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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


VisionQuest Programs--Located in Santa Rosa, CA.  Reportedly abusive.  See:

http://www.isaccorp.org/documentsnz.asp#visionquest (isaccorp.org is no longer active.  HEAL is working to obtain the data once available at this site.  We will update as soon as possible.)


Volunteers of America, Utah--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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!

 

The Waldorf Schools--Located around the globe and the United States.  There are a few problems we've found in their questionnaires/application forms.  They ask for unqualified persons (i.e. English teachers, parents) to answer questions about mental health and/or behavior in an evaluative format which is an unprofessional manner to establish the needs of any child.  They ask parents what behaviors they'd like to see removed from their child and what behaviors the parents would like to see their child exhibit.  This suggests it is a behavior modification program.  There are so many of these facilities and they claim to use a "spiritual" guidance/discipline based on Rudolf Steiner's work.  "Over a period of 40 years, he formulated and taught a path of inner development or spiritual research he called, "anthroposophy."" This suggests a cult-like facility or group of schools.  Please contact us with any information on these programs.

 

Walker School located in Needham, MA.  One problem HEAL has is the use of experimental medication on children attending the facility, see: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1744-6171.2003.00123.x?cookieSet=1&journalCode=jcap.  See the side effects of Bupropion SR (Wellbutrin)at:  http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/wellbutrin_sr_ad.htm and it is apparently not recommended for people under 24-years old as it can increase suicidal thoughts.  See: http://health.yahoo.com/depression-medications/bupropion-oral/healthwise--d00181a1.html  HEAL is opposed to the use of children in experiments as it violates the Nuremberg Code and basic human rights.  Based on this alone, we currently find Walker to be unethical and would recommend you not place a child in their care.

 

Washington Youth Academy--located in Bremerton, WA.  Please contact us with any information on this program.


 Waterfall Canyon--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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


Wardle Academy (Jeffrey C.,)--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."


Wardles Therapeutic Family Home--Located in Naples, ID. Please contact us with any info on this program.

 
Washington Youth Academy--Located in Bremerton, WA.  This is related to the ChalleNGe Academies run by the National Guard.  Please contact us with any information on this program.

 

Wellspring Academy--Located in South Boston, VA.  Confirmedly abusive.  See: http://stopchildprofiteering.blogspot.com/2007/11/school-founder-found-guilty-of-fraud.html It is also associated with Provo Canyon School through David Melear.  See:

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb802914.htm


 


White Buffalo Academy--Located in Kidder,MO.  White Buffalo Academy has taken over the former Thayer Learning Center facility.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

White River Academy, 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...  White River Academy uses "Positive Peer Culture" (a.k.a. Confrontational Therapy--denounced by mainstream psychology and psychiatry as harmful and damaging) which is a cult/brainwashing technique.  Based on this and the fact that it is in cult-central, Utah, we say "just say no".  Don't send your kid to UT! Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


White River Adventure--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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!

 

White Valley Youth House--Located in Lehigh Valley, PA.  Please contact us with any information on this program.


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


Wilderness Quest--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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!

 

Wilderness Treatment Center--Located in Montana. 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.  

 

Willow Bend--(to be) located in Tyler, TX.  This program will house children in foster care with "behavioral" or "psychological" problems.  Please contact us with any info on this program.

 

Wingate Wilderness--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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!


Wisdom Ranch School--Located in Arco, ID. Please contact us with any info on this program.


Woodland Hills Academy--Located in Woodland Hills, CA.  Reportedly abusive.  Uses humiliation against children as young as 5 years old.  Many parent and public complaints.  See: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/schoolme/2006/10/union_resorts_t.html


Woodland Hills Maternity Home--Located in Utah.  Reportedly affiliated with notoriously abusive WWASP/WWASPS programs.  See: http://www.isaccorp.org/wwaspspf.html (isaccorp.org is no longer active.  HEAL is working to obtain the data once available at this site.  We will update as soon as possible.) Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!

 

Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp & Wyoming Boot Camp--Located in Newcastle, WY.  These are DOC run programs.  Most DOC programs are using methods in violation of basic civil and human rights that include dehumanizing, demeaning, and cruel practices often equated with torture.  Please contact us with any information on these programs.

 

Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch--Located in Billings, MT.  Confirmedly abusive.  See: http://www.majon.com/advanced/pressreleases/legal/treatmentcenter.html

 

Yore Academy--Located in Marion County (near Pleasant Valley), WV.  Please contact us with any information on this program.

 

Youth Academy, The--Located in Fairmont, WV.  Please contact us with any information on this program.

 

Youth Challenge Academy--Hilo, HI.  This is a National Guard program to be housed at the former Kulani Correctional Facility (prison) in Hilo.  Please contact us with any information on this program.

 

Youth Challenge Academy--Battle Creek, MI.  This is a National Guard program in Battle Creek, MI.  Please contact us with any information on this program.

 

Youth Reach Located in Alabama/Gulf Coast.  Our concern is that even people who've gone through the program credit the program with "building" them into the individuals they've become.  This is a red flag because it shows that it does not empower youth to be independent thinkers or help children recognize their own worth. ""It taught me how to be a responsible person. They taught me honesty, integrity, built me into a person that really wants to make a difference in the world," said Mayfield."  Please contact us with any info on this program.


Youth Town--Located in Pinson, MS (10 mi outside of Jackson).  Please contact us with any information on this program.

 

Youth Track--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!  Click here for vital information you should know about programs in Utah!

 

 

 

 

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