The rate of substance abuse, tech addiction, depression, and other mental health conditions among teens is on the rise. Adolescent girls and boys experience anxiety and insecurities that can stem from social media, the family dynamic, pressure to succeed, challenges in authentic connections, body image issues, and underlying trauma. Teens today are facing challenges that are more complex than we have ever seen as technology keeps teens plugged in, but entirely disconnected from the true safety and significance they seek.
Anxiety
Depression
Addictions (Pornography, Video Games, Substance Abuse, Gambling, Internet)
ADHD and ADD
Trauma-Related Disorders
Emerging Personalities
PTSD
Suicidal Ideation
Self-Harm
Reactive Attachment Disorder
Mood Disorders
Bipolar Disorder
“I will never forget my time at Shelterwood. It gave me many memories I’ll cherish forever. Shelterwood saved my life.”
– Alumni
"When I am asked by a family who is in the middle of a crisis with a teen, 'Is there a place they can go for real help and hope?' – I give them Shelterwood’s number."
– John Trent, Ph.D.
“I have seen their ministry work miracles in the lives of young people.”
– Shay Robbins
