When a teen needs help overcoming serious behavioral issues, parents may consider enrolling their child in a residential behavioral treatment facility or program. Parents can choose between a short-term and long-term residential…
Combating digital addiction among teenagers
2020
Shepherd’s Hill Academy is a long-term behavioral treatment program for troubled teenagers, and digital addiction is one of the most common behavioral issues among new residents. Broadly speaking, digital addiction is the…
Shepherd’s Hill Academy Introduces New Principal & Academic Growth
2019
Interview with Mrs. Gail Dickerson, ED.S. Gail, What is Your Educational Background? “I started my teaching career fresh out of college in 1986. I taught in many different situations over the course…
SHA Directors Attend DC Fly-In For Mental Health
2019
Northeast GA Residents Go to Capitol Hill to Discuss Youth and Mental Health Issues Martin, GA — Northeast Georgia (Martin) residents, Allison and Joshua Wallace, both program representatives for Shepherd’s Hill Academy,…
Shepherd’s Hill Academy Students Hear from Pastor Elijah Sebuchu
2018
Representatives of the Hands of Love Foundation Visit Shepherd’s Hill Academy As teenagers work through a process of healing in the year-long therapeutic program offered by Shepherd’s Hill Academy (SHA), they participate…
Art Program at Shepherd’s Hill Academy is Taking Shape
2018
A new and budding art program is taking shape at Shepherd’s Hill Academy (SHA). Led by art teacher Mrs. Kelly Deal, the program features more than just drawings and paintings. Therapeutic methods…
Yoga Therapy at Shepherd’s Hill Academy
20182018 proves to be an exciting year for Shepherd’s Hill Academy (SHA). The Therapeutic Boarding School Hybrid positioned in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is adding yet another therapeutic…
Winter Graduation 2017
2018
Wednesday, December 20th marked an important milestone for nine students enrolled in the Shepherd’s Hill Academy (SHA) program. Students graduated from their time in the 12-month therapeutic program, while high school seniors…
Why a Wilderness Program Might Just be What Your Teen Needs
2017
For many parents the thought of sending their child to a wilderness or wilderness style program seems daunting (if not terrifying). Will my child be safe? Is this component even effective? Do…
4 Areas in a Troubled Teen We Successfully Address at Our Therapeutic Boarding School
2017Shepherd’s Hill Academy has been serving families with teens in crisis since 2001. Since then, Parents have found that we successfully address the most important areas in the lives of their teens.…
