Your teen is struggling. Here’s what to do next.
A Parent’s Guide to Getting the Help Your Child Needs
If your teenager is struggling with alcohol, drugs, repeated relapses, school problems, legal issues, or a declining sense of hope, you are not alone.
Many families come to us after months or even years of trying to figure out what to do next. The good news is that recovery is possible, and you can take clear steps today.
Teen Recovery Solutions helps families move from crisis to stability by providing recovery support, family resources, and access to Oklahoma's only recovery high school.
Teen Recovery Solutions is not an addiction treatment center or mental health facility, but our team of experts and social workers will assist you in coordinating care for your child at no cost.
A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents
Step 1: Assess the Situation
If your teen is actively using substances, experiencing severe mental health concerns, or facing an immediate safety crisis, seek appropriate emergency or clinical support now.
Recovery schools are designed for students who are pursuing sobriety and need an educational environment that supports recovery.
Signs your teen may need additional support:
Declining grades
Frequent absences
Suspensions or disciplinary issues
Isolation from family
Significant changes in peer groups
Alcohol or drug use
Legal problems
Multiple attempts to quit without success
Previous treatment or counseling experiences
Step 2: Contact Teen Recovery Solutions
While our team doesn’t provide clinical treatment, we can help you navigate your child’s immediate needs so you can connect them with the right care quickly.
Some students need to go to treatment, while others have just completed an inpatient program. Others participate in outpatient counseling or are just having a hard time staying sober.
Every situation is different. We’ll help you determine the right next step at no cost.
Step 3: Create a Recovery Plan
Recovery is about building a life where substances aren’t required. For teenagers, that means finding:
✓ Positive Peer Relationships
✓ Structure and Accountability
✓ Family Involvement
✓ Meaningful Activities
✓ Academic Success
✓ Long-Term Support
This is where many families discover that the environment their teen returns to can have a major impact on long-term recovery.
Step 4: Consider a Recovery High School
About 30 recovery high schools exist in the United States, and only one is in Oklahoma — Mission Academy. Our high school provides students with:
✓ Accredited Academics
✓ Small Class Sizes
✓ Recovery-Focused Culture
✓ Sober Peer Community
✓ Family Support and Coaching
✓ Alternative Peer Groups
Students continue working toward graduation while surrounded by peers who support healthy choices and recovery goals.
If you’re outside Oklahoma, click here to see a list of recovery high schools nationwide.
Step 5: Begin the Enrollment Process
Recovery is about building a life where substances aren’t required. For teenagers, that means finding:
✓ Complete our Enrollment Inquiry
✓ Speak with our Intake Counselor
✓ Provide Academic Records
✓ Schedule a Visit
✓ Discuss Tuition and Scholarships
✓ Review Recommendations
Every family begins with a simple, no-pressure conversation. You do not need to have every document gathered or every question answered before reaching out.
Is your teen in danger?
If your child is experiencing a medical emergency, overdose, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or any situation that is dangerous or life-threatening, call 911 or seek emergency medical care right away. You can also find mental health crisis services by calling or texting 988.
Start with a Conversation
You don’t need to have everything figured out before you reach out to us. Many families contact us while they’re still trying to understand what level of help their child needs. Our team can help you explore options and identify appropriate next steps.
Is this affordable?
Mission Academy uses a sliding-scale tuition model, and no family is turned away solely because of their financial circumstances. Tuition is based on each family’s unique situation, and financial assistance may be available. Please don’t let tuition concerns prevent you from starting the conversation.
My teen has relapsed before. Can recovery still work?
Yes. Recovery is often a process, not a single event. Many students enroll after multiple attempts and find that the right environment makes a big difference.
Do you provide mental health counseling services?
No. Teen Recovery Solutions does not provide clinical therapy. We provide a safe environment to heal and mentoring from recovery coaches who understand addiction personally.
What if my teen doesn’t want the help they need?
Many families begin the conversation before a student is fully committed. Our team can help parents understand available options and strategies.
Do you provide addiction treatment or detox?
No. Teen Recovery Solutions is not an alcohol or drug treatment facility. We provide services to teenagers who want to try living a sober life and have already stopped using or drinking.
Can my teen graduate high school on time?
Our goal is to get your student back on track and walking across the stage with their diploma on schedule. We’ll evaluate your child’s transcripts together and find the best plan.
What if we can’t afford tuition for our teen?
We never turn away families because they can’t afford tuition. Assistance is available on a sliding scale, and we consider multiple factors. We will do everything we can to enroll your child.