ARCH Academy - Adolescent Recovery Center

Nature-Based Recovery for Teen Boys

ARCH Academy offers residential treatment for adolescent boys navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Nestled on a 67-acre wooded campus in Kingston Springs, the nonprofit program combines evidence-based care and 12-step principles with family engagement and accredited academics. Teens receive comprehensive, age-appropriate care that fosters accountability, personal growth, and connection.

Structured Three-Phase Program

Treatment follows a phased clinical model that meets teens where they are in recovery. The first phase focuses on medical and psychological assessment, detox support, and family education. The second phase deepens therapeutic work through daily group sessions, 12-step participation, and coping skill development. The final phase supports reintegration with leadership training, academic goals, and relapse-prevention planning, ensuring a smooth transition back home or to continuing care.

Integrated Academics and Experiential Therapies

Onsite accredited schooling allows residents to continue academic progress while receiving treatment. Lessons are coordinated with therapy to strengthen focus and confidence. Experiential therapies, such as equine therapy, art and music therapy, ropes courses, and mindfulness practice, help teens express emotions, build trust, and reconnect with healthy activities that support recovery.

Family-Centered and Mission-Driven Care

Recognizing addiction as a family disease, ARCH integrates weekly family therapy and educational programming that rebuild communication and strengthens support systems. As part of the Cumberland Heights nonprofit network, the center includes access to psychiatric care, medication management, and post-treatment follow-up. This mission-driven approach empowers teens and families to recover together in a safe, structured environment that promotes lifelong healing.

Client Reviews

Families and alumni consistently describe ARCH Academy as a life-changing program for adolescent boys. Reviewers highlight the compassionate staff, strong family involvement, and balance of structure and outdoor activities that support recovery.

• Staff & Care Experience (95% positive): Reviews repeatedly commend the caring, qualified team, many in recovery themselves, for their empathy and skill. “They gave our son the tools to rebuild his confidence and life.”
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (90% positive): Reviewers consistently report long-term recovery, improved self-worth, and renewed family relationships. “ARCH saved my son’s life — he came home confident, sober, and hopeful.”
• Facility & Environment (85% positive): Visitors and families praise the well-kept campus and outdoor setting, calling it peaceful and healing. Activities like camping, fishing, and art therapy help boys engage with recovery in meaningful ways.
• Access & Process (80% positive): Parents highlight clear communication during intake and ongoing family sessions that make them feel supported and informed. “From the first call to graduation, the process was compassionate and organized.”
• Support & Community (90% positive): Families value the peer camaraderie and family programming that help sustain recovery beyond discharge. Many remain connected through alumni events and parent groups, describing ARCH as an enduring source of hope and accountability. “Our family healed alongside our son.”