Elk River Treatment Program

A minimum 8-week therapeutic intervention program, promotes character building through accredited academics, intensive therapy and an off-campus expedition course.

Elk River Academy

An individualized transitional therapeutic school with a flexible length of stay up to one year.

Elk River Healthy Lifestyles

A minimum 8-week teen weight loss program, provides intensive therapeutic services to address the underlying physical and emotional issues that contribute to obesity.

teen direction

Help is here — for your troubled teen.

When you realize your teen is in trouble, the hundreds of options can be daunting, even frightening. When you don't know where to turn, help is here. Our caring and trained staff is here to listen, help and share personal experiences. We are available 24 hours a day to help you find an appropriate program to meet your family's needs.

The programs of The Pinnacle Schools provide diagnostic, assessment, education and intervention services for troubled teens, ages 12-18, and their families. Our programs are based on a medical model with 24-hour medical/nursing care.

Education is essential — TPS academic programs.

We believe "no child left behind" also applies to teen residential treatment programs. The Pinnacle Schools pioneered the use of year-round individualized academics in the short-term residential setting. Because of our flexible length of stay, students can complete a quarter, semester or full academic year. Continued medical and psychological therapies, along with education, ensure long term success.

Our Academic Administrator works closely with parents, students and counselors to design an individualized program of study that best supports each student's specific goals. Our academic program is designed to support students in grades 6-12 therapeutically by providing a safe learning environment in which their self-esteem is positively impacted by success in school.

The Pinnacle Schools Huntsville Campus

Located in Huntsville, Alabama, this campus specializes in educating students in grades 6 - 12 and offers a college resource program.

Typical student profile — common behaviors we treat.

Our programs are designed for struggling teens that are experiencing one or more of the following behavioral issues:

  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Anger
  • Poor Peer Relationships
  • Defiance
  • Truancy/Poor School Performance
  • Impulsiveness
  • Low Self Esteem
  • Reactive Attachment