Helping teens build a new legacy through faith, accountability, and excellence. We integrate evidence-based therapies with biblical principles, family involvement, and a supportive community rooted in Christ’s strength to help your teen achieve lasting sobriety and success.
“Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.”
– 1 Thessalonians 2:8
Our team works closely with families to verify insurance benefits and explore payment plans or scholarship options, helping ensure teens receive the care they deserve without unnecessary financial stress.
Christianity can play a meaningful role in supporting teens to overcome addiction by addressing not only behaviors but also identity, purpose, and hope. Many teens struggling with substance use or mental health challenges experience shame, isolation, or a loss of direction.
A Christian approach addresses these struggles by encouraging forgiveness, grace, and self-worth, reinforcing the belief that their past choices do not define their future. This foundation can reduce feelings of guilt, shame, and hopelessness, which are common triggers for relapse and emotional distress.
Christianity also provides structure and moral guidance that supports healthy decision-making. Biblical principles such as accountability, honesty, self-control, and compassion align closely with evidence-based therapeutic goals.
When combined with clinical treatment, faith-based practices like prayer, reflection, and scripture study can help teens develop coping skills, emotional regulation, and resilience. These practices encourage teens to pause, reflect, and respond thoughtfully to stress rather than acting impulsively.
Our licensed clinicians deliver therapies such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and family systems work to address addiction and co-occurring issues. These evidence-based therapies provide teens with practical skills for emotional regulation, impulse control, and relapse prevention.
Biblical truths shape every aspect of care, teaching teens that true freedom comes through Christ’s redemption and grace. Staff weave scriptures on identity, forgiveness, and renewal into sessions, helping adolescents align their struggles with God’s purpose and strength.
We adapt the 12-step framework with a Christ-centered focus, emphasizing steps like admitting powerlessness to God, accountability through confession, making amends, and practicing forgiveness.
Mornings begin with guided devotions drawing from Psalms, Proverbs, and Gospels to set a tone of gratitude and dependence on God. Prayer times invite teens to process pain, seek healing, and celebrate victories in Christ’s strength.
Teens form connections through faith fellowships, worship nights, and service projects that mirror church life and combat isolation. Core values like unity, transparency, and sacrifice guide interactions, creating a safe space for vulnerability and encouragement.
Family therapy sessions incorporate biblical family principles, teaching restoration through forgiveness, honor, and grace. Workshops equip parents with scripture-based tools for boundary-setting, communication, and supporting their teens after treatment.
Licensed pastoral counselors provide one-on-one spiritual direction, helping teens hear God’s calling among the chaos of addiction. Mentorship pairs adolescents with mature believers for Bible discussions, prayer accountability, and life guidance rooted in discipleship.
The boys’ campus sits on 80 acres north of Fort Worth, overlooking Eagle Mountain Lake. It features three modern, custom-built houses, including the historic Base Camp House and the Ridge House, where teens can be integrated with nature and wildlife.
Our Cleburne ranch campus is specifically designed for teen girls, offering 32 comfortable beds and spaces for reflection and recovery. It includes modern amenities, outdoor adventures, and spaces for therapy, faith, and community, setting teens up for meaningful transformation.
We tailor treatment for alcohol and drug addiction to the unique needs of each teen we serve, no matter where they are in their recovery journey.
Our medically supervised detox programs safely manage withdrawal from substances like alcohol, opioids, and stimulants in a secure, compassionate environment. Clinical staff monitor vital signs and provide 24/7 support with medications as needed to minimize discomfort while addressing early emotional and spiritual needs through prayer and initial counseling.
This short-term phase typically lasts 3-7 days and stabilizes teens physically before advancing to residential care.
Residential care immerses teens in a structured setting of 30 to 90+ days, with individual therapy, group sessions, family work, outdoor adventures, and faith integration for deep change. Daily schedules blend evidence-based treatments (CBT, DBT), equine therapy, and recreation to rebuild identity and habits.
Teens receive 5-6 days per week of intensive clinical support, fostering accountability in a Christ-centered community for long-term recovery.
PHP delivers structured care 5 days per week for 6 hours a day for teens stepping down from residential care or needing more support than outpatient. Sessions include group therapy, skill-building, family involvement, and spiritual practices, allowing time for school while maintaining momentum in recovery.
This level of care supports reintegration with transitions home, focusing on relapse prevention and faith-sustained resilience.
IOP runs 3-5 days per week for 3 hours a day, typically in the evenings, combining group counseling, individual sessions, and 12-step meetings. Teens practice coping skills in real-world settings with peer accountability and pastoral check-ins to sustain sobriety and spiritual growth.
IOP helps teens balance treatment with daily life with flexible plans that fit around school schedules.
Virtual IOP mirrors in-person intensity with 3 to 4 sessions per week via secure video. This flexible format (about 9-12 hours weekly) reduces barriers such as travel, school conflicts, or stigma of attending therapy.
Teens connect with licensed therapists and peer support groups online from the privacy of their homes.
Yes. Most insurance plans help cover Clearfork Academy’s Christian treatment tracks because coverage is based on clinical necessity and level of care, not the faith component itself.
Faith is incorporated into treatment at Clearfork Academy through daily devotions, prayer, Scripture study, Bible-based counseling, and a Christ-centered 12-step model that integrates spiritual growth with clinical therapies like CBT and DBT.
No, teens of any faith background or none can attend Clearfork Academy. We welcome all adolescents seeking recovery while respectfully presenting Christian principles as optional pathways to healing.
Clearfork Academy treats both substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. Comprehensive care combines clinical therapies, family involvement, and faith to support emotional, behavioral, and spiritual recovery.
3880 Hulen St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
7820 Hanger Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76135
Key Takeaways Texas has a growing network of youth residential treatment centers built specifically to meet teens where they are, clinically, emotionally, and academically. The three best youth residential treatment centers in Texas are Clearfork Academy, Meridell Achievement Center, and
Key Takeaways Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) for teens in Fort Worth offer intensive, structured treatment for mental health and substance use without requiring an overnight stay. The three best PHPs for teens in Fort Worth are Clearfork Academy, Cook Children’s
