Birmingham, AL

Teen Challenge Gateway Academy for Boys

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Gateway Academy for Boys, part of Teen Challenge Southeast, is a Christian-centered boarding school dedicated to transforming the lives of at-risk teen boys. Their comprehensive program focuses on spiritual growth, academic excellence, and character development, providing a structured environment that fosters personal transformation through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The academy offers a well-rounded curriculum that includes daily devotionals, chapel services, and spiritual mentoring to strengthen students' faith and help them discover their identity in Christ. In addition to spiritual guidance, Gateway Academy provides tailored academic programs designed to help students catch up or excel, supported by caring teachers committed to their educational and personal growth. Therapeutic activities are integral to promoting emotional resilience and personal development. Serving adolescent boys aged 11 to 17 who face challenges like substance use and behavioral issues, Gateway Academy emphasizes family restoration through counseling and regular communication to rebuild trust and strengthen familial bonds. Situated on a serene campus, the academy offers a peaceful and nurturing setting where teens can heal away from external pressures, surrounded by a supportive community guided by Christian principles.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient

Treatment Approaches

Activity therapy Couples/family therapy Group therapy Individual psychotherapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Federal Grants Medicaid State welfare or child and family services funds

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Young adults Clients who have experienced trauma Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults Seniors

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Family psychoeducation Therapeutic foster care Case management service Education services

Contact Information

Address

1401 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL, 35205

Phone

(850) 547-1303

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