877-882-0980

NORTHWEST ACADEMY is a specialized therapeutic co-educational boarding school offering a range of classroom-driven courses that enable your teen to earn two-years of traditional core academic credits in one calendar year. Located in one of the country's most beautiful natural areas, the 119-acre campus is located in the Panhandle of northern Idaho and is surrounded by the Cabinet, Purcell, and Selkirk Mountain ranges. This pristine setting creates a remarkable natural classroom. Our campus is home to academic buildings, science labs, a computer lab, student center, dining hall, fitness center, music room, soccer and softball fields, and basketball and volleyball courts.

Providing a structured, nurturing, and safe learning environment where drugs, sex, and violence are not allowed, Northwest Academy provides a customized plan of counseling and hands-on learning experiences where your son or daughter can achieve academic success and address the issues that have caused them to fall behind. Northwest Academy provides the guidance for students to develop the motivation, confidence, and skills to set college and career goals, and to assume the responsibilities of a young adult, capable of living independently.

Individualized Curriculum
A multidisciplinary treatment team made up of psychotherapists, teachers, substance abuse counselors, mentors, and family services coordinators regularly assesses your son or daughter and a personalized plan is designed to meet your son or daughter's individual needs. Your student will also have the opportunity to participate in job shadowing, community service, experiential education, and life long learning opportunities, such as music, art, woodshop, photography, etc.

Higher education
Eighty percent of our graduates go on to higher education, applying to college while at NWA with assistance from our educational services coordinator.

Personalized attention
Staff-to-student ratio is 1 to 8, allowing us to pay close attention to the unique needs and progress of your child.

Psychotherapy
• Family Therapy
• Group Counseling
• Individual Psychotherapy, as needed
• Licensed Master's-Level Clinical Therapists

Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency Treatment
• Disease concept model
• 12-Step Philosophy,
• Community-based meetings,
• 12 Step Workbook
• Relapse prevention
• Anger management
• Coping strategies

Success
More than 100 students have graduated from our 12-month program since August 2002. Of these, 75 percent were 18 years old, making their own decision to stay and complete the program.

Northwest Academy is licensed by the Idaho State Department of Health and Welfare and a member of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs.