Therapeutic Boarding School for Struggling Girls

Residential treatment at Red Hawk Academy for Girls is individualized care in a residential setting that involves 24-hour support staff, seven days a week. It combines intensive individual therapy, group therapy, equine-assisted therapy, recreational therapy, and in-house educational services. It is designed for young women who are making poor choices and need high support for mental and behavioral health concerns. Often young women in the residential treatment setting have previously, or are currently, engaged in dangerous behaviors like cutting, suicidal ideation, drug or alcohol abuse, risk-taking behaviors, and running away from home.

At Red Hawk Academy for Girls, we utilize a wide range of therapy to help our girls make changes in the best ways for them. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is used for young women with emotional regulation difficulties. Equine Assisted Therapy in the Eagala Model is a powerful treatment option for numerous issues. This solution-focused approach can often be practical when other therapies have not worked. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a traditional method to recognize thinking errors and dysfunctional thinking styles. It can enhance positivity and help elevate moods. At Red Hawk, we also involve many experiential therapy approaches where young women can be “hands-on” in their treatment. Recreational therapy is also an integral component of treatment. Young women participate in horseback riding, sports, ropes courses, gardening, hiking, swimming, and exercise. All therapy is designed specifically for young women’s needs to help them build the tools for successful change.

Yes, yes, and yes!! At Red Hawk Academy for Girls, we believe parent and family involvement is integral to the therapy process. We help families learn skills to help their daughters succeed when returning home. Parents and family members are given assignments to work on during the week that adds strength to their daughter’s treatment. Often these exercises are part of weekly family therapy sessions. Parents also participate in parent weekends at Red Hawk Academy. These weekends are one of the best parts of therapy at Red Hawk! Parents and their daughters can work together to build experiences to support reunification after treatment. Red Hawk helps families build skills for future success.

We try to focus on positive change and less on specific time frames for program completion. With this in mind, we are sensitive to the financial and emotional sacrifices our resident’s families make. The length of time a resident is in treatment varies due to each individual’s personal needs. We do not take a “cookie-cutter” approach to treatment. Therapy will depend on your struggling teen and how she responds to services. On average, our residents stay anywhere for a minimum of 10 months.

There are many options to pay for our program. 1. Insurance- Your insurance may pay for all or part of your daughter’s treatment. Often we can negotiate with your insurance company for full or partial payment of services. It usually depends on your plan and mental health benefits. 2. Family members- Many families have contacted close family members for help, even with partial payment of services. In combination with other options, this can contribute to partial payment. 3. Home equity loans- Often, families borrow money at a lower interest rate than traditional loan methods. Consult your CPA if this is a good option for you. 4. Trust or education funds- Some families have funds for educational needs. 5. Credit cards- The Red Hawk Academy program accepts all major credit cards. 6. Educational Loans- we work with several companies that provide educational loan programs for the type of treatment Red Hawk offers. Please contact us for more details. 7. School Districts- Many districts can authorize payment for the educational component of your daughter’s treatment. Contact your local school district for more information.

The Red Hawk Academy Financial Department will contact your insurance as a courtesy to you. We will consult with you concerning your coverage amounts and remaining costs. Each insurance company is unique and may cover different charges. In some cases, residential care is not covered by insurance, and other rates are negotiated on a case-by-case basis.