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Canada's Leading Program for Troubled Teens

• Crisis Admission - for urgent care, safety or out of control behaviour.

  Easy (but thorough) application and approval process. Immediate access and timely placement for access to help for struggling teens who need it when they need it, usually within just a few days.

  Testimonial

  "Our family was in crisis and we needed help for our daughter now. She was placing herself in unsafe situations and we felt like we were losing her. Lisa from admissions was so kind and respectful and guided us through the application and admission process. The next few days were like a blur to us but once our daughter was placed with Venture Academy we were so relieved. We were encouraged to "pass the torch" and let the team take care of our daughter so we could go home, decompress and get our own lives back on track."

  - R. O., Chilliwack BC
• Clinical Assessment - get answers, get to the root of the problem.

  Thorough and comprehensive assessments conducted by highly skilled adolescent psychologists and experienced clinical team members crucial for understanding your child's individual needs and behaviours. Venture Academy provides you with the answers and explanations you've been looking for.

  Testimonial

  "Finally somebody "gets" my kid! The school wouldn't do anything and local counselling didn't help. I needed answers and I got them from Venture Academy. I knew there had to be an explanation for my child's behaviour and there I had it in front of me."

  - F.V., near Edmonton Alberta
• Clinical Therapy & Treatment - expert help, critical for your child's well-being and progress.

  The incorporation of intensive and ongoing clinical therapy and an individualized therapeutic treatment plan focusing on tangible goals implemented by a multidisciplinary adolescent treatment team specializing in teens demonstrating self-destructive and out-of-control behaviours.

  Testimonial

  "We needed a program of substance, an all-encompassing program that provided the therapy, counselling and hands-on every day support that was required to give our daughter the help she desperately needed. We were through with the piecemeal attempts in dealing with the issues. We chose Venture Academy because of their experienced and highly qualified staff and in-depth approach to the problem. The results we see in our daughter speak for themselves."

  - Anonymous, Mississauga Ontario
• Continued Education - no concern over falling further behind at school.

  Certified and experienced teachers help with any outstanding schoolwork or start fresh with new courses. Individualized teaching styles and approaches applied for each student's particular learning style as identified from the psycho-educational assessment.

  Testimonial

  "The semester was in jeopardy and I knew another suspension was coming. Yes things were out of control at home and with friends but education was critically important to us as parents and we needed a program that would continue to support our son and assist him to earn school credit. The semester and school year was not only saved but our son once again achieved what he had not achieved in a long time."

  - C.T. Prince George BC
• Short or Long Term - 30 day assessment and/or longer-term treatment program.

  Stand alone 30 day program focusing on assessment and behavioural stabilization. Assessment results and child-specific recommendations are included. Longer-term programming that incorporates therapy, education, and family healing. Recreation, service learning, self-management and daily living skills etc. are also included.

  Testimonial

  "It was important for my wife and I to understand the needs of our son first before committing to the long-term. The 30 day process helped with this and also gave us time to get to know the staff and find out more about how the program worked."

  - J.W., Grand Prairie Alberta
• Success Rate - happy families and positive behavioural changes for struggling teens.

  Our clinical staff and therapeutic treatment program provide the structure, environment and expertise that is conducive to the best possible results. Almost all our graduates continue to do well once they return home.

  Testimonial

  "Venture Academy has structured their program to be effective with the youth and families that they work with. Our family is living proof of that. Thank you Venture Academy."

  - J.T., White Rock BC
• Family Support - parent empowerment and successful family reintegration.

  Parent inclusion, parent empowerment, strengthening your family and bringing you closer together. "Attachments plans" individually crafted for your family, critical for family harmony and reintegration.

  Testimonial

  "True to their commitments Venture Academy supported us as parents throughout our entire involvement in the program. From the very first and very stressful day at admission, through the anxiety of the ups and downs over the next number of months. Weekly phone calls, visits to the Academy to see our child, face-to-face sessions with the therapist and behaviour specialist, as well as planning and evaluation of eventual home visits were all part of how we were supported by the team. They are still part of our lives."

  - H.M., Calgary Alberta
• Follow-up - Two year follow-up as needed.

  Two year or unlimited follow-up: we are devoted to your family and track our clients to support them and prove long term success.

  Testimonial

  "I was admitted to Venture Academy when I was 14 years old. I am now 21 and am still in touch with the founder of the program and his family. In fact I usually go back to visit about once a year to visit. It's great to stay connected to let them know how I'm doing!"

  - S.S., Vancouver BC

Our residential assessment and treatment programs are provided as an effective alternative to boot camp for troubled teens in Canada or boarding schools for troubled teens in Canada. Venture Academy is unlike a boot camp for troubled teens, boarding school for troubled teens or even a military school for troubled teens. Contact us to find out how Venture Academy provides help for troubled teens in Canada.

Venture Academy is unlike a boot camp for troubled teens, boarding school for troubled teens or even a military school for troubled teens. Contact us to find out how.

Other parents and our team of professionals encourage you to take action now. Research indicates that your troubled teens situation won't get better on it's own. If you've tried local counselling or even other residential treatment programs for troubled teens, contact us today - we can help.