Youth Academy

3 Crosswind Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554

Fairmont, West Virginia

304-363-3341

About Youth Academy

Academy Programs serve at-risk children and youth in West Virginia. They run several schools including Youth Academy in Fairmont. This Academy provides residential and in-home services for minors with behavioral disorders. Students in Academy programs are often diagnosed with ADHD, substance use disorders, oppositional defiance disorders, or other issues.

Youth Academy takes kids who can’t stay in the home because of their issues. They accept youths between 12-21. Youth Academy is a Level II therapeutic residential program. They can house 12 male and 10 female students. It’s in a quiet corner of town, with the Tygart Valley River not too far away.

I like that this is a family-centered, community based program that provides students with intensive treatment with as few restrictions in their environment as possible. I am impressed that the student-teacher ratio is 5:1 and that they have a 50% minority enrollment.

This nondescript facility also offers an in-home program for kids who are at risk of out of home placement or who are returning home after being in placement. They offer an impressive number of services like supervised visitations, adult life skills, in-home family therapy, parenting education and more. This is an area of their offerings that I believe would be extremely useful to many clients.

One of the unique services I noticed about Youth Academy is that their philosophy is different from traditional therapy. They focus on creating days that promote a sense of health, self worth, and happiness. Their efforts focus on the importance of success living and continual learning so that students can succeed both academically and in their behaviors.

Families interested in learning more about their school can call to book a school tour.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Teen & Adolescent Program

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

In West Virginia, cognitive behavioral therapy includes skills training, behavioral strategies, and psychoeducation. Treatment strategies include social supports, learning effective communication skills, setting goals, and altering thought patterns to avoid triggers.

Teen & Adolescent Program

A young adult program in West Virginia combines guidance, training, and coaching to teach individuals in their teens and twenties how to make healthy choices. Participants work on recovery goals in individual and group therapy that is tailored to this age group.

Levels of Care

Inpatient Rehab

Inpatient rehab in West Virginia is often a good fit for people exiting detox, in early recovery, or those in ...crisis situations that may increase the risk of relapse.. You will live at the rehab facility while you receive treatment, extensive addiction counseling, and recovery education.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

If you struggle with a condition such as anxiety or depression along with addiction, it’s important to treat... both disorders. Dual diagnosis treatment in West Virginia is designed to provide this co-occurring treatment, for the best recovery outcomes.

Medicaid Accepted

If eligible, you may receive assistance with the cost of alcohol and drug rehab through West Virginia's Medica...id program, Mountain Health Trust. This state-sponsored health insurance plan can significantly lower your out-of-pocket costs at every level of care, including detox, inpatient rehab, outpatient care, and more.

Private Insurance

If you have private health insurance, you should be able to use your coverage to help offset the cost of alcoh...ol and drug rehab in West Virginia. Coverage may vary depending on the policy and whether the treatment center is in-network or out-of-network. You may be left with some costs like a co-payment, or co-insurance. Check with your insurer for more information.

Self-Pay Options

You may have the option to finance your alcohol and drug rehab in West Virginia through self-pay or private pa...y. This allows you to take control of the cost of your recovery journey and gives you access all levels of care — whether that is detox in West Virginia, or inpatient rehab in West Virginia — because you are not subject to the limitations of private insurers or state-run programs.