Who We Serve

Who We ServeNick Webb2022-06-02T15:30:26+00:00

Shelterwood Academy is a Christ-centered therapeutic boarding school for teens struggling with mental, emotional and behavioral health challenges.

Shelterwood supports teens ages 13-18 with high emotional needs and behaviors as well as chronic, persistent mental health conditions including:

Anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADD/ADHD
Suicidal ideation or self-injurious behavior
Trauma-related & reactive attachment disorders
Substance abuse & other addictions

Treatment in our program is 9-12 months based on the goals of each individual, optimizing growth and lasting heart change for our teens.

Shelterwood is the nation’s first inpatient residential treatment center to offer and facilitate the Brain Balance Program® on site. This cognitive training program strengthens and improves the areas of your teen’s brain involved with cognition, regulating mood and emotions, and overall well-being.

LICENSED AND
ACCREDITED

Shelterwood has earned the Joint Commission Seal of Approval. Our licensing and accreditation for academics and therapeutic services ensure excellence, accountability, and transparency.

GET IN TOUCH
AND STAY CONNECTED

816-357-5350
info@shelterwood.org

3205 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058

Shelterwood is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

To request educational records/transcripts, click here or call our School Registrar at 816-249-5350