Program Information

The Counselor coordinates the assessments, sessions and  is responsible for the development of an individualized plan for recovery, which includes input from the entire team, as well as after-care planning for the teen and family.  

Interventions are structured to assist teens and parents in gaining new skills for conflict resolution, problem solving and constructive release of feelings. 

Individual counseling is once per week for residents and once per week for parents. 

Groups provide the opportunity for teens to identify, confront and work on issues related to their past behavior, feelings and emotional needs. Teens give and receive feedback from one another and the group leaders help them develop insight into their problems. Groups are facilitated by a qualified individual and meet once per week for teens. Parents are required to attend the group "Homebuilders Class"  once per week.

Families meet together as determined by the Counselor.

The counseling program includes individual prayer ministry. 

*Biblical Caregiver defined below.

Residents attend the on campus school which utilizes the Accelerated Christian Education Program enabling teens to fill in educational gaps resulting for poor school attendance and lack of motivation. We offer a high school diploma with transferable credits. Upon arrival each resident is given diagnostic testing to determine  an appropriate placement level, then an education plan is implemented to allow each resident to progress at their own pace.  Parents may opt to enroll their teen in an online school of their choice. 

Because our ultimate goal is to enable troubled teenagers to become productive and healthy citizens, the Aaron's Hope program includes instruction in life skills. As a starting point, each teen is assigned specific household duties and chores.  

Other life skills are determined by the age of the teen. For instance, older teens will be given  the opportunity to learn about money management,  college and job applications,  resumes, job interview,  etc.

Teens of all ages will have the opportunity to learn basic automobile, and yard maintenance and may include hands-on hobby type projects such as, basic carpentry, tile/brick masonry, furniture refinishing, etc. Activities such as art, music, drama, etc. will also be available. 

Not only do these activities build knowledge in many areas, they also build confidence in addition to  providing an outlet for teens to work out stress and frustration...and many teens enjoy learning these skills!