Therapeutic Boarding School

White River Academy

Helping Families Navigate the Sometimes Troubled Waters of Adolescence

17 years

Successfully Helping Families

15 years

Treating Sex Addiction & Compulsivity

92%

Graduation Success Rate

10 years

Of Family Advancement & Foster Care Experience

200 +

Community Service Improvement Projects Completed

17 years

Successfully Helping Families

15 years

Treating Sex Addiction & Compulsivity

92%

Graduation Success Rate

10 years

Of Family Advancement & Foster Care Experience

200 +

Community Service Improvement Projects Completed

Helping families find hope

White River is a leading Residential Treatment Center for adolescent boys ages 12 to 18.

Our highly experienced team of Medical Professionals, Psychologist, Therapists, Teachers and Staff Members partner with families to help their sons heal through a wide range of trauma, mental health challenges, compulsions and or addictions.

- Fredrick Douglass -

"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men."

How we help

Our goal is to provide invaluable life skills, lasting recovery support, personal discipline and hope for your son.

If your son is struggling with issues related to sexual addiction, compulsive sexual behavior, technology or pornography addiction and trauma, there is hope and experienced help available.

White river is growing

Join the dedicated team at White River and make a difference in the lives of those on their journey to recovery. We’re always looking for compassionate, driven individuals to help provide exceptional care and support. Explore our open positions and find your opportunity to grow with us.

"Quality program for youth who are on a destructive path. Our son is learning skills that will serve him for a lifetime, impacting his children and the generations to come. We are very hopeful for his future!"

- Ann F

"Hard to find anything like it elsewhere. Committed leaders and staff with vision, experience and proven success. Excellent relationships and support from the local community says much about the character of the school and its personnel.”

- Michael D

"White River Academy helped take a terrible situation and make it a little easier. The staff are compassionate and helpful but a no nonsense place for young men with behavioral and addiction issues to grow. This is helping shape him into the man he is meant to be!!"

- Valerie G

"Thanks White River for giving me my son back! Excellent program structure focused on personal accountability to improve behavior, communication and emotional stability with a unique individualized therapeutic approach that provides the boys the tools they needs to make good choices in life and live and a healthy happy life in a world full of daily challenges."

- Jana R

"My son was quickly moving and directing his energies into the wrong direction in life. There was no question about where he was heading. We are excited about what god is doing in his life and the change we are seeing take place"

- Mark L

What We Treat

We're Here to Support Your Child's Recovery in Our Therapeutic Programs

Pornography Addiction

Recovering ability, mobility and more

Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity

Finding solutions to complex needs

Internet Addiction

Overcoming digital overuse

Family Conflict

Continuing to build strenght and skills

Adoption & Foster Care

Building permanent family bonds

Attachment Issues or Disorders

Finding solutions to complex needs

Developmental Delays or Disorders

Addressing growth milestone

Troubled Teenagers

Supporting at-risk youth

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