Teen Mental Health
Coping Skills for Teens to Handle Stress and Anxiety
Coping skills for teens: try breathing, grounding, journaling, and movement to manage stress and anxiety and feel more in control.
January 31, 2026
Below are some commonly-asked questions about Clearfork Academy and the typical teen experience during treatment. If you don’t see your question below, please click here to see all FAQs or reach out to us directly for more information.
Clearfork Academy works with boys between the ages of 13 and 17 years old. In some circumstances, an 18 year old can be eligible for admission.
That depends on your insurance. For a list of providers we work with, check out the Verify Insurance page. Even if we have worked with your insurance company in the past, individual coverage varies, so check with your agent to find out specifics.
Our program is designed to be 13 weeks in length. We know that short term fixes are just that. All residents will be assessed on a weekly basis to ensure we’re providing the right level of treatment. Sometimes those assessments will require a shorter length of stay and sometimes longer. We’ll treat each teen specially and uniquely.
Yes! Family therapy is an integral part of treatment at Clearfork. Weekend events and conferences serve families as they help their loved one break the grips of addiction from a family systems approach.
We are unapologetic about being a Christ-centered program, but it is our sincere hope that everyone within our program feels accepted and cared for.
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