About this facility
Heartland Boys Academy, part of Teen Challenge Southeast, is a Christian-centered boarding school dedicated to transforming the lives of at-risk boys 12 to 17. 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.
They take enroll boys with various behavioral or substance use concerns. Their specialty is supporting boys with ADHD or adoption issues.
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, Heartland 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 12 to 17 who face challenges like substance use and behavioral issues, Heartland 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, Substance use treatment
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Outpatient; Residential/24-hour residential; Regular outpatient treatment; Long-term residential
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, Does not use medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Does not treat opioid use disorders
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private non-profit organization
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Cash or self-payment
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Young adults; Adult men; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment, ASPT, Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Testing, SCR, Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Assistance with obtaining social services; Mentoring/peer support
Other Services, OTHR, Treatment for gambling disorder; Treatment for other addiction disorder
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, Individual counseling; Group counseling; Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Young Adults; Adults
Sex Accepted, SN, Male
Language Services, SL, Spanish; Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping not permitted
