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Ozark Trails Academy is a place of hope, healing and purpose for troubled teens.

Ozark Trails Academy’s residential treatment program provides outstanding clinical therapy, incredible academic learning, and amazing outdoor responsibility and adventure for teen girls and boys, ages 13-19, who are looking for help and need to discover real change.

Outstanding Clinical Therapy

Hidden deep in the hills of Southern Missouri on a beautiful 750-acre ranch surrounded by thousands of acres of the Mark Twain national forest, we have the luxury of being in an environment that lets youth completely disconnect from the outside vices of the world.

Ozark Trails Academy accepts students year-round and is licensed to provide all levels of therapeutic care for troubled teen boys and girls, ages 13-19 with mild to moderate emotional and behavioral problems, and those who are experiencing future-impacting relational or emotional difficulties brought on by trauma.

Limiting our care to 24 teens allows our 6 licensed therapists and experience trained staffers to give more attention to each struggling child. An individualized clinical therapy plan and focused care helps our students move to a better place mentally and emotionally in a much shorter period of time. Our residential treatment center also helps struggling teens find positive new ways to manage life’s obstacles and traumas that have strained their well-being and relationships in the past. We provide individual, group, family, equine therapy and 12-step health therapy.

The licensed therapists and trained staff at OTA work with students year-round to offer all levels of therapeutic care for mild to moderate emotional and behavioral problems. We serve teen boys and teen girls who have a history of suffering from trauma, adoption, RAD and abuse.

Continued Academic Learning

We also want your child to receive an accredited education and the support services needed to finish high school and receive their diploma! Ozark Trails Academy provides an online education program through the Willow Springs School District (WSSD), Missouri Course Access Virtual School Program (MOCAP) and LAUNCH, which is a MOCAP provider. Courses are developed by curriculum specialists, certified teachers and digital developers that meet state learning standards. This includes dual credit courses that are postsecondary and allows your student to earn high school and higher education credits simultaneously.

Amazing Outdoor Adventure

The environmental components at Ozark Trails also allow for an intensive clinical experience to occur while methodically, comprehensively and thoroughly addressing each teen’s needs. Research demonstrates better post-treatment outcomes when teen boys and teen girls participate in wilderness therapy in conjunction with residential treatment. This is made possible with unlimited access to spring rivers, caves, climbing, hiking, equine and biking trails, that provide the perfect balance of nature, within a safe home-like environment.

Riding and caring for horses, exploring, rock-climbing and river activities all contribute to the therapy process that helps troubled teens transform their hearts and minds. The natural setting allows students to commit their full attention to themselves, their individualized treatment, the peer dynamics at Ozark Trails, and their families.

Year-Round Enrollment

Ozark Trails is a year-round program and can accept new students (domestic and international) at any time. Acceptance is based on a combination of a review of the student’s current and past history of behavior, and consultation with the student’s parents. Students enroll in our program for a minimum of eight months, and some remain through two years of college at Southwest Missouri State.

How Change Happens

Troubled teens experience true healing and growth at our safe, remote residential treatment center home, school and ranch here in the beautiful Ozarks in Missouri. With room for up to 12 teen girls and 12 teen boys, ages 13-19, Ozark Trails Academy offers a “wilderness meets adventure” style program, as well as pure residential treatment, and focused academics.

Students live in separate dormitories, based in our 32,000 square foot building on campus that also includes classrooms, open meeting space, kitchen and a dining room. We also offer students transitional living options as they move from high school into two free years of college through Southwest Missouri State College.

Surrounded by nature, struggling teens learn important life lessons as they work with horses, explore rock climbing, and enjoy canoeing and kayaking on the North Fork River, which flows through our 750 acre ranch. From sunrise to sunset each day, students can find hope, healing and purpose in life, separated from harmful distractions. Instead, as they live and work on the ranch, troubled teens connect with a supportive community and nature. They experience a real change of heart and become more of a productive and fulfilled person.

Ozark Trails Academy residential treatment center teaches teens ways to avoid destructive behavior, make the choice to change for the better, make good decisions, experience real success, develop healthy relationships, and then move back into a new and better life.

Top Benefits for Your Teen

Adventure therapy
Academics (H.S. credits, college)
Experiential learning
“Live, Learn, Lead” positive peer culture
Clinical therapy
Emotional processing
Peer dynamics
Self-reflection
Group processing
Life skills
Safe, home-type environment
Cohesive/thorough approach

Program and tuition costs at Ozark Trails Academy are affordable for such superb counseling and therapy. Your medical insurance may help cover the cost of treatment. To check your insurance coverage, call/text Admissions at (417) 278-6868.

National Boarding School for Struggling Boys

Where aimless and troubled boys are transformed into men of purpose, and families find healing and restoration.

Brush Creek Academy stands as the premier Teen Challenge program for adolescent boys, welcoming students from across the nation. With an unwavering commitment to faith-based transformation, character growth, and academic success, Brush Creek offers a one-of-a-kind experience where boys break free from destructive patterns and rediscover their identity in Christ.

Through championship-level athletics and structured daily routines, boys at Brush Creek gain more than just physical strength—they build confidence, discipline, and resilience. The culture here is one of purpose, respect, and personal ownership. Students are challenged to become leaders, both on and off the field, supported by mentors who are deeply invested in their spiritual and personal development.

Whether your son is struggling with defiance, low motivation, addiction, or emotional distress, there is hope. At Brush Creek Academy, change isn’t just possible—it’s happening every day. Our team is here to walk alongside you and your son, offering grace, accountability, and a fresh vision for a brighter future.

We know how painful it is to see your son drift from his potential. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or discouraged, you’re not alone. We’ve helped countless families find healing through the redemptive power of Christ. There is no situation too broken for God to redeem.

Our mission is rooted in the belief that every young man has a divine purpose. Whether called to leadership, service, or creativity, each student is guided to discover who he was created to be. The calling is not just to change behavior, but to spark a deep, internal shift that lasts a lifetime.

With Christ at the center of everything we do, our experienced and compassionate staff mentor each student through daily discipleship, biblical counseling, and personal growth studies. From classroom to chapel, from vocational training to sports, every moment is intentionally designed to rebuild identity, character, and faith.

Our accredited, state-recognized private school ensures students stay on track academically while growing spiritually, emotionally, and vocationally. At Brush Creek Academy, students don’t just catch up—they move forward with renewed confidence and direction.

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10

Brush Creek Academy is a proud part of Teen Challenge of Oklahoma. Teen Challenge has been transforming lives for over 60 years, and its impact is recognized nationwide. We believe no life is too lost and no family is too broken. Every success story is a testament to God’s power to restore and redeem.

As Billy Graham once said, Teen Challenge is “the most successful program for the treatment of drug addiction in America.” President Ronald Reagan called it “the most successful program of its kind.” That legacy of transformation lives on at Brush Creek Academy.

Everything at Brush Creek points young men back to truth, purpose, and the God who never gives up on them. Even when a student is distant from their faith, we walk with them patiently and lovingly, offering the kind of support that creates real, lasting change.

Our Environment

We believe transformation happens in the right environment—one filled with grace, structure, and authentic faith. At Brush Creek Academy, we boldly share biblical truth while respecting each student’s journey. Our goal is not forced compliance, but genuine heart-level change that leads to an unshakable relationship with Christ.

The values of compassion, humility, and service are woven into daily life here. Our team works diligently to cultivate a culture where students move beyond selfishness to embrace the life they were meant to live: one marked by strength, character, and purpose.

Family Restoration

We work to bring hope and healing to the entire family, not just the student.

At Brush Creek Academy, we know that true healing includes the whole family. Our approach is deeply relational and intentionally structured to rebuild broken trust, restore healthy communication, and renew hope in the home.

Through parent coaching, educational resources, and frequent family engagement, we guide parents alongside their sons throughout the transformation process. We know how exhausting the struggle can be—you don’t have to do this alone anymore.

As your son grows in character and maturity, we walk with you in restoring the bond that was damaged. Together, with Christ at the center, healing becomes not just possible—it becomes the new foundation of your family’s future.

“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – Ephesians 2:10

We look forward to talking with you about how Brush Creek Academy can serve your son and restore your family. Our passion goes beyond surface-level change—we are here to support a complete transformation that lasts for a lifetime.

Where Hope Rises, and Young Men Begin Again

Timothy Hill Academy is a faith-based, nonprofit therapeutic boarding school designed for adolescent boys, ages 13–17, who are struggling with emotional trauma, destructive behavior, family conflict, or personal instability. Across its two peaceful, ranch-style campuses in New York and Tennessee, Timothy Hill offers more than structure—it offers redemption, renewal, and a fresh start for boys and their families.

Rooted in a Christ-centered mission and a proven relational model, Timothy Hill Academy blends equine-assisted therapy, adventure-based learning, and vocational development with 24/7 supervision and mentoring. Our highly trained team surrounds each young man with care, direction, and compassion, helping him rediscover who he is in God’s eyes and embrace his future with hope.

Restoring Character, Responsibility, and Purpose

At Timothy Hill, we believe every young man was created with divine purpose. Our daily structure instills work ethic, integrity, and accountability—foundations that boys carry with them for life. Whether they are grooming horses, attending devotional time, or learning to fix a transmission, each moment is a stepping stone toward restored confidence and self-respect.

Boys thrive in our active, hands-on model of learning, with daily participation in adventure activities like horseback riding, hiking, water sports, and snow outings. These experiences don’t just build skill—they forge resilience, teamwork, and perseverance.

Faith-Based Counseling and Spiritual Growth

Every young man at Timothy Hill is invited into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Our trauma-informed therapy is enriched by daily devotions, chapel services, and pastoral mentorship. Boys receive trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT), as well as individualized and group counseling rooted in Biblical principles.

We specialize in treating a variety of emotional and behavioral conditions, including:

Trauma & PTSD
ADHD, ODD, RAD, and Autism Spectrum
Depression and Anxiety
Substance Abuse and Self-Harm
Abandonment and Trust Issues

Each young man is met where he is and offered a pathway to healing, with the support of loving adults and a community of brothers growing alongside him.

Equine Therapy and Relational Mentorship

Through our nationally respected Equine Therapy program, boys build trust, empathy, and emotional self-awareness. Working with horses fosters responsibility and reveals powerful insights into behavior and leadership. Coupled with round-the-clock mentorship and house-parent support, students are consistently reminded they are not alone.

Life Skills Through Real Work and Vocational Training

Timothy Hill Academy is proud to provide boys with real-world experience through vocational training, service projects, and workforce partnerships. Teens develop trade skills in:

Carpentry, Plumbing & Electrical
Auto Mechanics & Computer Technology
Culinary Arts & Barista Training
Animal Husbandry & Agriculture

Boys also manage real paychecks, learn financial responsibility, and participate in off-campus job opportunities under supervision. These programs lay the groundwork for independent living, healthy adulthood, and restored self-worth.

Academics with a Mission

While the emphasis is on healing and growth, academics are not neglected. Each student works toward earning a high school diploma, gaining skills for college, or qualifying for a GED. Students can earn driver’s permits and participate in the Workforce Development Program, with support from BOCES and local businesses.

Family Restoration and Lasting Change

We believe healing is incomplete without family restoration. Parents are welcomed into the journey through regular communication, scheduled visits, and pastoral guidance. Many families rediscover the bond that trauma or rebellion once stole. Reconciliation is not only possible—it’s expected.

Testimonials: Real Lives, Truly Changed

“We were at our breaking point. Our son had become someone we didn’t recognize. But Timothy Hill met him with love, structure, and patience. Today, he’s graduating, working, and leading his youth group. We got our son back—and more.”
— Grateful Parent

“I used to think I was worthless. I was angry, confused, and ready to give up. But here, I found people who saw more in me than I saw in myself. I found God—and I found the strength to change.”
— Former Student

Is Your Son Struggling? There’s Hope Here.

If your son is caught in a downward spiral of defiance, trauma, or emotional pain, Timothy Hill Academy is a place where his story can begin again. Our Christ-centered team provides safety, structure, purpose, and a pathway to manhood. With 24/7 guidance, therapeutic care, vocational skill-building, and spiritual mentorship, boys are not only restored—they are equipped for life.

Let today be the turning point. Reach out to begin the journey of healing, growth, and lasting transformation—for your son and your family.

Where Struggling Boys Discover Hope, Purpose, and a New Path

Masters Ranch is a Christ-centered therapeutic boarding school and ranch, uniquely designed for at-risk boys ages 12 to 17 who are struggling with rebellion, lack of motivation, poor academic performance, or family conflict. Situated on a vast and peaceful ranch property straddling the border of Arkansas and Missouri near Couch, Missouri, Masters Ranch offers more than just a program—it offers a new beginning.

Boys who arrive here often come with broken spirits, emotional wounds, or strained relationships. At Masters Ranch, they encounter a nurturing and highly structured environment where trust is rebuilt, faith is rekindled, and direction is restored. Our campus is not a sterile institution—it’s a working ranch where boys participate in agricultural life, vocational training, hands-on education, and daily mentoring from a compassionate, mission-driven team.

Everything we do is grounded in love, discipline, and the belief that every boy is capable of redemption. Through academic support, animal care, hard work, biblical mentorship, and structured recreation, boys gain the tools to rebuild their confidence and self-worth. More importantly, they learn to reconnect—with their families, with society, and with God.

A Place That Feels Like Family

Masters Ranch doesn’t operate like a typical institution. We intentionally model the structure, support, and rhythm of a healthy home—something many of our boys have been missing. Unlike overburdened households where attention is divided, our full focus is on your son. Staff live life alongside the boys, mentoring them through daily challenges and teaching through every moment—whether it’s feeding horses at dawn, studying in the classroom, or having conversations around a campfire.

What parents tried to do in the rush of everyday life, we’re blessed to do with undivided attention, always pointing your son toward hope, healing, and spiritual maturity. Our goal is to stand in the gap with grace and strength—until your family is whole again.

Restoring Hearts Through Counseling and Faith

We provide both professional and pastoral counseling in a relaxed, relational style. Licensed therapists lead clinical-style sessions, while our pastoral counselors and house staff guide group and individual discussions. We believe healing happens more freely when boys are outdoors, active, and unguarded—so we integrate therapy into work, play, and real life. The result? True breakthroughs that aren’t confined to an office, but lived out in everyday growth.

We also equip parents with renewed strength and tools to continue this transformation at home. Our team walks alongside families, not only through their child’s stay, but beyond it—believing that lasting change includes the whole family unit.

Real Stories of Transformation

“I have my son back, and even better than before. We went from hopelessness and fear to watching him walk in confidence and peace. Masters Ranch was the lifeline our family needed.”
— A grateful parent

“I thought I’d end up in jail, or worse. But coming here saved my life. I learned how to work hard, respect others, and most of all, how to trust God. I’ll never forget what they taught me.”
— A former student

Take the First Step Toward Hope

Your son’s future is worth fighting for—and you don’t have to fight alone. Masters Ranch offers affordable, life-changing care in a loving and structured environment where boys can truly heal and grow. This could be the turning point your family has been praying for. Reach out today to discover how this peaceful ranch can help restore your son’s heart, your home, and your hope.

Resolution Ranch Academy in Cameron, Texas (near Austin) is a place where addicted or at-risk boys age 13-17 can can solve their issues and gain a new perspective on life. Nature has a way of bringing us down to earth and rekindling meaningful introspection. Outdoor activities like fishing on the lake, hiking the trails, and horseback riding, help students reconnect with the world and the people in it.

On 500 acres of open ranch land, Resolution Ranch has an enrollment of approximately 32 students, with a 25 full-time staff. Boys benefit from seven of our staff members on his team—our licensed therapists, equine therapists, direct care workers, teachers, childcare administrators, and counselors work together to provide 24/7 supervision and support. This consistent interaction encourages camaraderie among students and staff, helping them achieve honest communication and meaningful progress.

Founded in 2004, by former NFL player Scott McGarrahan, Resolution Ranch Academy is a therapeutic boarding school that helps teenage boys struggling with behavioral issues, life failure, or addiction. Boys get back on track toward a brighter future. For an average of six to nine months, students experience a positive, nurturing environment focused on guiding personal growth through responsibility, gratitude and open communication.

Resolution Ranch clinical therapists are specialists in treating boys who are headed for trouble. To help foster trust and collaboration between each boy and his therapist, our approach focuses on open, honest communication in a supportive and nurturing setting. During your son’s stay here, his day will be structured around multiple types of therapeutic services, including Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, and Family Therapy.

THE R.A.N.C.H. PROCESS HELPS TEEN BOYS THRIVE

As boys progress through the program, they make their way through the five levels of growth that make up our effective R.A.N.C.H. system: Recovery and Academics through Nature, Counseling, and Healing. Our philosophy is based on a commitment to personal growth through the teaching of values, responsibility, and respect. We employ this philosophy in every aspect of our program, which combines Equine Therapy, Clinical Therapy, and Academics in a therapeutic boarding school setting.

Resolution Ranch offers a nurturing environment where teenage boys can find unconditional support, and guidance. If your child is suffering from behavior issues, addiction, depression or is making choices that cause harm to himself or others, we are here to help.

We Work with Boys Who are Experiencing:

Oppositional defiant disorders (ODD)
Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD and ADHD)
Mild Autism Spectrum
Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
Depression or anxiety
Drug use or addiction
Entitlement issues and irresponsibility
Lack of respect or hostility towards family or authority
Skipping school or failing grades
Lack of motivation
Low self-esteem, withdrawal
Falling with the wrong crowd
Unmanageable behavior
Online or video game addictions

Activities

During downtime and weekends, students kick back and play all kinds of sports, work out in our Strength and Conditioning center, fish, hike, ride horses, and take off-site trips.

Academic Program

Resolution Ranch is accredited through SACS, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, which uses an Index of Education Quality to measure overall performance based on a comprehensive set of indicators and evaluative criteria. The overall and domain scores range from 100-400. Resolution Ranch is proud to have attained an Overall Score Average of 325.00—well above the average Overall Score of 282.79—and a Leadership Capacity Score of 340.00. .

We are also accredited by AdvancED, the largest community of education professionals in the world. A non-profit, non-partisan organization, it conducts rigorous, on-site external reviews of Pre K-12 schools and school systems to ensure that all learners realize their full potential. Their expertise is grounded in more than a hundred years of work in school accreditation.

Students attend school for a minimum of 20 hours per week with an extra five hours of instruction available as needed. Your son’s curriculum is tailored to his grade level and customized to address any issues (such as ADHD, problems with authority, depression, etc.), that may be hindering his academic progress. To ensure students get the individualized attention they need, our classes are offered in a small setting. All our courses are fully transferrable to any public, private or boarding school in the U.S., so students won’t fall behind.

A Character-Building Program 

Helping others, embracing responsibility, and communicating are all important components to the Resolution Ranch program. We believe being good to others is essential to building character and self-worth. When a student takes responsibility for himself and for helping someone besides himself, he learns the value of humility, gratitude, and compassion.

Twice a week, your son will participate in two Life Space Interviews with his Direct Care Worker. These mentoring sessions are a way for us discuss and assess anything your son may be feeling or going through, both personally and within the community. Life Space Interview reports are written after every interview and sent to therapist. Your child’s Direct Care Worker and Therapist are constantly working together to keep informed of his progress.

READY TO GIVE YOUR TROUBLED BOY A NEW START?

If you would like to learn more about Resolution Ranch Academy, contact us today.

For free information call 24/7: (855) 509-1833

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