Troubled Youth Program | White River Academy

Utah's Leading Program for Troubled Youth

White River Academy provides more than behavior management - we help young men reset their lives and rediscover their potential.

17 Years of Experience Helping Families Like Yours
Proven Success With a 92% Graduation Rate
Personalized Treatment Designed Specifically for Teens
Licensed nurses and therapists
Accredited Academics Program

Take the First Step

We know that reaching out can be difficult. Our compassionate team of experts is here to help. Call us at (888) 864-0065 or complete the form below.

Accreditations, affiliations and partners:

Parent Success Stories

"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

How we help

Our highly experienced team of Medical Professionals, Psychologist, Therapists, Teachers and Staff Members partner with families to help their troubled sons heal.

White River Academy stands as Utah’s leading therapeutic solution for troubled boys ages 12-18.

Whether your son is facing emotional turmoil, risky behaviors, or consequences from poor decisions, we provide the tools, structure, and support needed to turn things around.

Types of Programs for Troubled Teens

1. Therapeutic Boarding Schools

2. Wilderness Therapy Programs

3. Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs)

4. Values-Based Programs

What we treat

We support your son's recovery from addiction, anxiety, and more.

Pornography Addiction

Recovering ability, mobility and more

Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity

Finding solutions to complex needs

Technology Addiction

Regaining function and movement

Family Conflict

Continuing to build strenght and skills

Adoption & Foster Care

Recovering ability, mobility and more

Attachment Issues or Disorders

Finding solutions to complex needs

Developmental Delays or Disorders

Regaining function and movement

Addiction 8

Continuing to build strenght and skills