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Testimonials

"Jonathan is doing wonderfully. He’s 18 now, going to college at the University of Colorado and staying in a dorm. He also has a full-time job as a sous chef at a four-star restaurant in Colorado Springs, and he very much enjoys his work. His personality has vastly improved, and I can honestly say that in more than a year since he’s been home we haven’t had a single argument with him. That’s never happened before! Rebecca and I do not begrudge a moment Jonathan spent with you. He is miraculously improved now and we really enjoy having him around; we’re proud of what he’s accomplished. Thanks for your help."
– Kevin

"As far as my struggles prior to Turning winds Academic Institute, they somewhat still remain and it’s a constant effort to continue to be successful. Its self rewarding though to push through and accomplish what used to seem impossible. A great thing is I have been sober for almost two years now! I never thought I could do it, but I have and it has changed my life more than anything else has! I also have become more assertive, independent, brave, and open minded. I am still pretty opinionated though :) and my patience is something I try to be better at… but sometimes fall short. :) That’s just Abby though.

"I would like to express my unconditional gratitude for every single one of you! My life is a lot brighter than I ever thought it could be! There is not a day that goes by that I don’t think about Turning Winds. My family and I discuss it quite often with laughter and tears as to all the wonderful memories I have made there. I miss it a lot and I always ask for a plane ticket to Spokane for a Christmas, or birthday gift :) That place is holy ground in my eyes, a place of love, change, hardship, struggle, and strength. Thank you all for the roles you have played in my life for me to finally see a greater potential then I could possibly imagine. Life is wonderful and has its moments of pure bliss… all because of that place… that place that changed me… Turning Winds Academic Institute… my home away from home."
– Abby

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs

Turning Winds Academic Institute specializes in treating youth who exhibit the following negative behaviors:

Welcome to Turning Winds Academic Institute

Depression
Defiance
Add/Adhd
Bi-Polar
Substance Abuse
Negative Attention Seeking
Absence of self worth
Lack of motivation
Counterproductive relationships
Low academic achievement
Manipulation
Resistance to change
Disorganization
Poor Family Relationships

What do we offer?

Fully Accredited Academic Institute. Turning Winds Academic Institute is accredited by NAAS (Northwest Association of Accredited Schools, which serves as the accrediting body for most public schools and many Universities in the Northwestern part of the United States) Note: Our students typically finish up to a year and a half of high school credits and most take 6-9 college credits in as little as one year.
Wide-range of physical exercise on a regular basis including: outdoor backpacking trips, daily chore assignments, daily physical exercise; including weekly 5k run, and fun activities such as winter snowmobiling trips, skiing trips, and canoeing and fishing amongst others in the warmer months.
Weekly counseling under a licensed clinician.
Weekly family counseling phone calls with a counselor and resident.
Parent workshops (teaching effective parenting skills and avoidance of non-effective parenting).
Comprehensive After-Care program that includes post Turning Winds Academic Institute treatment plan assisted by weekly and then monthly family counseling sessions with one of our counselors.
In addition to our well qualified field staff Turning Winds Academic Institute employs many professionals to help your teens stay be as productive and safe as possible including a Registered Nurse, EMT's, teachers, clinicians, and a psychiatrist.
Turning Winds Academic Institute sits on 150+ acres of land in beautiful Northwestern Montana and our residents are housed in a beautiful lodge. In this therapeutic setting our residents quickly forget many of the issues at home that tend to drag them down and are able to focus on changing their lives.
We accept residents who are between the ages of 12 and 18.
Turning Winds Academic Institute currently accepts up to 40 residents which allows us to focus on the individual and create a family type atmosphere. Note: Many similar programs have a much higher student population which makes it more difficult to achieve individual success. Environment is Key!
Turning Winds Academic Institute offers a wide range of experience. We have helped hundreds of families in crisis since 2003 and are looking forward to helping yours.
Partial scholarships are available. Call for details 1-800-845-1342
Financing options are available.

Because we have extensive experience working with troubled teens, we know that every child can change given the right environment with the right people. Call now to speak to an admissions counselor for a free intake assessment and to set up your appointment to visit our facilities and meet our staff and the youth we serve.

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Please explore the rest of our site to see how Turning Winds Academic Institute, home for troubled teens, can assist your family in this time of great need. Also, fill out our questionnaire to determine your child's need for placement.