Family Help in Pennsylvania

Take an honest look at your child's behavior and family situation.
Become informed of your child's issues.
Network the resources listed on the Family Help pages and throughout the Focus website to find referrals to mental health services and supportive programs.
Follow through on professional advice and treatment plans.
Build a support system from family, friends, self-help groups, and your place of worship.

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Hotlines & Helplines

Programs & Services - Helping Resources

Self-Help & Support Groups

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1-866-620-1418

BUXMONT ACADEMY

Residential programs and

special education programs

for youth, ages 12-18

Located in Pennsylvania

215-840-9515

FUTURE MEN

Christian residential program

for young men, ages 16-20,

with year-round enrollment

417-546-4171

NEW HOPE

21-day outdoor and wilderness camps

held each month throughout the year

417-683-9793

BONNEVILLE CANYON RETREAT

Life skills learning center

for young men, ages 18 and over

1-866-800-9517

MEADOWLARK ACADEMY

Boarding school

for girls, ages 12-17,

with year-round enrollment

1-800-610-8810

TIPTON ACADEMY

Boarding school

for boys, ages 12-17,

with year-round enrollment

1-877-968-8443

RED ROCK CANYON SCHOOL

Residential treatment center

for youth, ages 12-17,

with year-round enrollment

1-800-635-4441

EAGLE VALLEY RANCH

Residential treatment center

for girls, ages 12-17

Scholarships available

1-866-842-8336

FALCON RIDGE RANCH

Residential treatment program

for girls, ages 12-17,

with year-round enrollment

1-866-968-4673

MOUNT CARMEL YOUTH RANCH

Christian-based short-term and long-term outdoor therapeutic programs for boys, ages 12-18

1-866-971-3322

CEDAR BREAKS ACADEMY

Residential treatment center

for girls, ages 12-17,

with year-round enrollment

1-800-793-7401

COLT SCHOOLS

Christian outdoor programs

for youth, ages 12-18

406-722-2658

Pennsylvania Information

Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect

Abuse: Sexual

ADD & ADHD

Adolescence

Emancipation of Minors in Pennsylvania NOTE: If a person who is at least 17 marries or joins the military with the permission of their parent(s) or legal guardian, he or she is considered emancipated. All other emancipation action has to be done with the assistance and approval of state social services and/or other state agencies and the court of venue. Emancipation is usually granted to obtain medical care or economic assistance for a minor child who does not have access to such, for whatever reason.
The Right to Attend School in Pennsylvania (pdf)
Teenage Pregnancy & Parenthood in Pennsylvania: Legal Choices
Understanding Adolescents (in Relation to Legal Considerations)