Here is a helpful guide with a therapeutic boarding school listing by state. If you are caring for a child or teen who needs an alternative program due to behavioral concerns, a therapeutic boarding school may be a suitable choice.
- What is Therapeutic Boarding School?
- How Can I Find a TBS Near Me?
- Top Therapeutic Boarding Schools in the United States
- Alabama Therapeutic Boarding Schools
- Alaska Therapeutic Boarding Schools
- Arizona Therapeutic Boarding Schools
- Arkansas Therapeutic Boarding Schools
- California Therapeutic Boarding Schools
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- West Virginia Therapeutic Boarding Schools
- Wisconsin Therapeutic Boarding Schools
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What is Therapeutic Boarding School?
Therapeutic Boarding Schools are school placements where children live full-time in a structured, supportive environment. Click here to read more about therapeutic boarding schools and how to choose the best one for your youth.
In a similar way to military boarding schools and wilderness therapy, therapeutic schools are private pay. Most provide scholarships. Click here to read more about treatment funding options and one mom’s story of the exact costs to send their son to boarding school.
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Therapeutic boarding schools are especially helpful for children who need a structured setting but do not qualify for a mental health placement. Read on for this helpful list of schools available in the United States.
How Can I Find a TBS Near Me?
Use our helpful guide to find a boarding school near you. If a school isn’t available in your state, consider looking for a school in a bordering state or one that will best meet your child’s needs, even if it means you have to travel.
Top Therapeutic Boarding Schools in the United States
Therapeutic boarding schools provide youth with a supportive, structured environment where they live and go to school while working to improve behavior challenges.
Listings are for information purposes and do not imply a recommendation. Check back as we continue to add to and update our listing to be accurate for 2022.
Alabama Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of boarding schools in Alabama for children, youth, and teens
Alaska Therapeutic Boarding Schools
There are currently no therapeutic boarding schools in Alaska. You can check our listings in Washington or check for some in Canada.
Also check out our listing of Christian boarding schools in Alaska.
Arizona Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of behavior schools in Arizona for children, youth, and teens.
Click here for a listing of Christian boarding schools in Arizona.
Arkansas Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of structured rehabilitation schools in Arkansas for children, youth, and teens.
Click here for a list of Christian Boarding Schools in Arkansas.
California Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of rehabilitation schools in California for children, youth, and teens.
Click here for a list of Christian boarding schools in California.
Colorado Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of structured boarding schools in Colorado for children, youth, and teens.
Click here for a list of Christian boarding schools in Colorado.
Connecticut Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of behavior schools in Connecticut for children, youth, and teens.
Click here for a listing of Christian boarding schools in Connecticut.
Delaware Therapeutic Boarding Schools
There are currently no rehabilitation boarding schools for children in Delaware. We suggest using this listing for schools in Massachusetts or this listing for schools in Kentucky, Maryland, and Virginia to find a boarding school near you.
Click here for a list of Christian boarding schools in Delaware.
Florida Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of behavior schools in Florida for children, youth, and teens.
Click here for a list of Christian Boarding Schools in Florida.
Georgia Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of therapeutic boarding schools in Georgia for children, youth, and teens.
Click here for a list of Christian boarding schools in Georgia.
Hawaii Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of therapeutic schools in Hawaii for children, youth, and teens.
Idaho Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of behavior schools in Idaho for children, youth, and teens.
Click here for a list of Christian Boarding Schools in Idaho.
Illinois Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of boarding schools in Illinois for children, youth, and teens.
Click here for a list of Christian boarding schools in Illinois.
Indiana Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of boarding schools in Indiana for children, youth, and teens with therapeutic programs.
Click here for a list of Christian boarding schools in Indiana.
Iowa Therapeutic Boarding Schools
There are currently no therapeutic behavior schools in Iowa for children. Refer to this post for programs in nearby states.
Click here for a list of Christian Boarding Schools in Iowa.
Kansas Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of rehabilitation schools in Kansas for children, youth, and teens.
Kentucky Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of therapeutic schools in Kentucky for children, youth, and teens.
Click here for a list of Christian Boarding Schools in Kentucky.
Louisiana Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of boarding schools in Louisiana for children, youth, and teens.
Click here for a list of Christian Boarding Schools in Louisiana.
Maine Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of therapeutic boarding schools in Maine for children, youth, and teens.
Click here for a list of Christian Boarding Schools in Maine.
Maryland Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of behavior schools in Maryland for children, youth, and teens.
Click here for a list of Biblical Boarding Schools in Maryland.
Massachusetts Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of boarding schools in Massachusetts for children, youth, and teens with mental health and behavioral needs. A few programs accept adults with special needs as well.
Click here for a list of Christian Boarding Schools in Massachusetts.
Michigan Therapeutic Boarding Schools
There are currently no rehabilitation boarding schools for children in Michigan. We suggest using this listing for schools in Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin to find a boarding school near you.
Click here for a list of Christian Boarding Schools in Michigan.
Minnesota Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of behavior schools in Minnesota for children, youth, and teens.
Here is a list of Christian boarding schools in Minnesota.
Mississippi Therapeutic Boarding Schools
There are currently no boarding schools in Mississippi for children or teens. We suggest checking these listings in Alabama or Louisiana.
Click here for a list of Christian Boarding Schools in Mississippi.
Missouri Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of boarding schools in Missouri for children, youth, and teens.
Click here for a list of Christian boarding schools and treatment programs in Missouri for boys, girls, men, and women.
Montana Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of therapeutic behavior schools in Montana for children, youth, and teens.
Click here for a list of Christian Boarding Schools in Montana.
Nebraska Therapeutic Boarding Schools
There are no boarding schools in Nebraska for children, youth, and teens. We suggest looking for a school in Iowa, Missouri, or Kansas.
Nevada Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of therapeutic schools in Nevada for children, youth, and teens with a boarding school option.
Click here for a list of Christian Boarding Schools in Nevada.
New Hampshire Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of behavior schools in New Hampshire for children, youth, and teens.
Click here for a list of Christian Boarding Schools in New Hampshire.
New Jersey Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of rehabilitation schools in New Jersey for children, youth, and teens and adults.
New Mexico Therapeutic Boarding Schools
There are currently no rehabilitation boarding schools for children in New Mexico. We suggest using this listing for schools in Colorado, Nevada, Texas, or Arizona to find a boarding school near you.
Click here for a list of Christian Boarding Schools in New Mexico.
New York Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of behavior schools in New York for children, youth, and teens. Click here to learn more about residential programs in Western New York.
Click here for a list of Christian Boarding Schools in New York.
North Carolina Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of boarding schools in North Carolina for children, youth, and teens with behavior issues.
Click here for a list of Christian Boarding Schools in North Carolina.
North Dakota Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of behavior schools in North Dakota for children, youth, and teens.
Ohio Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of TBS schools in Ohio for children, youth, and teens.
Here is a list of Christian Boarding Schools in Ohio.
Oklahoma Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of rehabilitation schools in Oklahoma for children, youth, and teens.
Click here for a list of Christian boarding schools in Oklahoma.
Oregon Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of behavior schools in Oregon for children, youth, and teens.
Click here for a list of Christian Boarding Schools in Oregon.
Pennsylvania Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of boarding schools in Pennsylvania for children, youth, and teens.
Here is a list of Christian Boarding Schools in Pennsylvania.
Rhode Island Therapeutic Boarding Schools
There are currently no rehabilitation boarding schools for children in Rhode Island. We suggest using this listing for schools in Massachusetts to find a boarding school near you.
Click here for a list of Christian boarding schools in Rhode Island.
South Carolina Therapeutic Boarding Schools
There are currently no rehabilitation boarding schools for children in South Carolina. We suggest using this listing for schools in North Carolina and Tennessee to find a boarding school near you.
Click here for a list of Christian Boarding Schools in South Carolina.
South Dakota Therapeutic Boarding Schools
There are currently no rehabilitation boarding schools for children in South Dakota. We suggest using this listing for schools in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wyoming to find a boarding school near you.
Click here for a list of Christian boarding schools in South Dakota.
Tennessee Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of behavior schools in Tennessee for children, youth, teens, and adults.
Texas Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of boarding schools in Texas for children, youth, and teens.
Utah Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of therapeutic schools in Utah for children, youth, and teens with a boarding option.
Here is a list of Christian Boarding Schools in Utah.
Utah also offers many wilderness programs for teens and adults.
Vermont Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of behavior schools in Vermont for children, youth, and teens.
Click here for a list of Christian Boarding Schools in Vermont.
Virginia Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of therapeutic boarding schools in Virginia for children, youth, and teens.
You can also check out this listing of Christian boarding schools in Virginia.
Washington Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of boarding schools in Washington for children, youth, and teens.
Here is a list of Christian Boarding Schools in Washington state.
West Virginia Therapeutic Boarding Schools
There are currently no rehabilitation boarding schools for children in West Virginia. We suggest using this listing for schools in Kentucky, Maryland, and Virginia to find a boarding school near you.
Click here for a listing of Christian Boarding Schools in West Virginia.
Wisconsin Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of therapeutic boarding schools in Wisconsin for children, youth, and teens.
Here is a list of Christian boarding schools in Wisconsin.
Wyoming Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Click here for a complete listing of behavior schools in Wyoming for children, youth, and teens.
Click here for a list of Christian boarding schools in Wyoming.
Use this listing to find a boarding school with therapeutic programs in order to help you child reach his potential. Find the best situation that meets your child’s needs in a state that is near you.
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Nikki c says
Many states that say click here have no links. I am trying to find schools and treatment centers in California and Nevada but can’t find.
Alyssa Carter says
Hi Nikki, I’m sorry we don’t have the states you need just yet. We are in the process of publishing posts for every state in the United States and are working our way through them all. Thanks for your patience, and we will have them all published soon. Please check back.
Liam Murphy says
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Accelerated Schools of Denver is a 5th through 12th-grade school. The student body is culturally diverse with a current population that is 82% domestic and 18% international. Students may require services due to determinations of emotional disability, autism, or other health impairments that create barriers to a student’s ability to learn. Our trained and experienced professional staff is invested in promoting growth and skill-building in the areas of social-emotional learning, behavioral self-regulation, and academic gap-filling. We provide this individualized supportive learning environment to ensure each student’s needs are met.