Sunset Bay Academy, is one of many boarding schools for troubled youth in California, we have over 15 years of experience in the treatment of risk behaviors and disorders affecting teenagers.

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Our dedication to each teenager inspires security and hope in the families who choose us

We work with rebellious teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 as a long term residential treatment. During this period, behaviors that put them at risk are expected in young people:

The consquences of such behaviors can lead them to develop:

Pay attention

If your teenager goes out without permission, begins to act evasive, does not follow rules, does not help around the house, reacts aggressively to calls for attention, uses drugs, alcohol or cigarrettes, has dropped grades or is no longer trying hard in school, these are indicators that intervention is needed to prevent irreversible consequences.

It’s important to consider that when dealing with teenagers, behaviors tend to escalate, so a stop must be put in place in time before they get out of control in a therapeutic boarding schools california.

“Timely and effective intervention avoids major consequences, facilitates recovery and prevents relapses.”

At SBA, we are constantly working to change the trajectory of teenagers and their families.

All of our students have similar qualities: a good heart, highly intelligent and loving families, yet they feel alienated from their families. This can be the result of bad decisions.

Sunset Bay Academy is the best alternative school for troubled youth who experience the following:

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What can I do if my child suffers from an emotional or mental disorder? Can he/she enter Sunset Bay Academy?

As one of the residential treatment centers for children, we have experience working with teenagers with:

  • Oppositional defiant disorder
  • Depressive disorders
  • Reactive attachment disorders
  • Anxious disorders
  • TDAH
Even so, all cases are different, we invite you to contact our Admissions Department, who will be happy to help you determine if we are the right school for you or advice you on a program that may help you.

Do you administer psychiatric medication? in what form?

Yes, a low percentage of our students are on medication and under psychiatric supervision, however, our goal is always to decrease the dosage and discontinue use as much as possible.

Every case is unique and we work closely with the parents to determine the appropriate method of intervention.

Do you have a reference list of the families you have helped?

Yes, we have a reference list of both parents of both graduates and current students at the school who will be happy to answer your questions. We offer group homes for troubled youth. Our Admissions Department can provide you with the information.

If you think your child could benefit from our dual diagnosis treatment center or you no longer know how to help, call us, we can guide you to the best course of action. Join our Sunset Bay Academy Testimonials.