About this facility
Gateway Academy for Boys, part of Teen Challenge Southeast, is a Christian-centered boarding school dedicated to transforming the lives of at-risk teen boys. Their comprehensive program focuses on spiritual growth, academic excellence, and character development, providing a structured environment that fosters personal transformation through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
The academy offers a well-rounded curriculum that includes daily devotionals, chapel services, and spiritual mentoring to strengthen students' faith and help them discover their identity in Christ. In addition to spiritual guidance, Gateway Academy provides tailored academic programs designed to help students catch up or excel, supported by caring teachers committed to their educational and personal growth. Therapeutic activities are integral to promoting emotional resilience and personal development.
Serving adolescent boys aged 11 to 17 who face challenges like substance use and behavioral issues, Gateway Academy emphasizes family restoration through counseling and regular communication to rebuild trust and strengthen familial bonds. Situated on a serene campus, the academy offers a peaceful and nurturing setting where teens can heal away from external pressures, surrounded by a supportive community guided by Christian principles.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Mental health treatment; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Outpatient
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Activity therapy; Couples/family therapy; Group therapy; Individual psychotherapy; Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private non-profit organization
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Federal Grants; Medicaid; State welfare or child and family services funds
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Young adults; Clients who have experienced trauma; Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Children/Adolescents; Young Adults; Adults; Seniors
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services, AS, Family psychoeducation; Therapeutic foster care; Case management service; Education services
