The Chattanooga Youth Network is an organization created in response to something everybody knows. Giving life to the next generation is a non-negotiable. So we asked ourselves, “If this is the case then where can we make the biggest investment?” We’ve chosen to give life to youth leaders because they are strategic in bringing life to teens, families, churches and communities. More…

My Troubled Teen Online resource for parents looking for help with their troubled youth. We have a large directory of boarding schools, boot camps, military schools, private schools, residential treatment centers, Christian programs and wilderness programs, each varying in the level of therapy and services they provide to teens. We also have other resources for parents of troubled teens including articles on parenting and youth warning signs. www.mytroubledteen.com

Help For Troubled Teens – As you begin to research what avenues of help are available, you will discover that there are many options. There are literally thousands of organizations designed to help troubled teens. Boot camps, specialty boarding schools, therapists, military schools, group homes are all established to help troubled teens. And that list is just a scratch of the surface. www.helpfortroubledteens.net

Aspiro – A specialized, short-term, Wilderness Adventure Therapy (WAT) program. Aspiro works with main stream students ages 13 to 17. Students often present with a history of soft to moderate emotional and behavioral challenges and some combination of: low self-esteem, academic underachievement, ADD/ADHD, adoption issues, impulsivity, passive aggressiveness, substance abuse, family conflict and so on. Acceptance is based on a review of the student’s current and past history of behavior, consultation with parents and professionals, and psycho-educational testing when appropriate. www.aspiroprograms.com

Shelterwood School – is committed to honoring Jesus, pursuing educational excellence, and strengthening families. We strive to help students reach their highest potential in academic, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth. Teen counseling and residential treatment for teenagers. www.shelterwood.org

Troubled Teens Directory (TTD) is the most honest and integral Internet-based educational consulting service available. TTD is designed to serve parents who are in need of help for their troubled teen and are looking for trouble teen programs or camps engineered to restore troubled teens. www.troubledteensdirectory.com

Focus on the Family provides relevant Christian advice on marriage, parenting and other topics. Find practical resources for every age and lifestage. www.focusonthefamily.com