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- the school focus
Evangel House ® Christian Academy is a parent-choice Therapeutic Boarding School offering 6th through 12th grades. The academy takes a holistic approach to integrate conservative christian values with professional clinical services. The school is ideal for teens diagnosed with a variety of mild mood and behavior problems, experimental substance abuse, academic or family difficulties.
- the profile student attending ehca
Our school is structured with the christian family in mind. The profile EHCA student has come from a successful christian home, but may have recently struggled in her spiritual relationship with God. Most EHCA students have a history of demonstrating great potential. Most have been involved in church, youth group, and may have even gone on mission's trips or other outreaches. Their history of success is usually overshadowed by current choices and behavior problems. Parents enroll their daughter to take action before the problems become more serious. Some problems are given DSM-IV diagnoses such as major depression, ADD, ADHD, bi-polar disorder, and other mood or learning disorders. The problems can take on different forms, but a key factor is that the outward behaviors are symptoms of an internal struggle. Symptoms may include:
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Involved In Family Conflicts
Rebellious Toward Parents / Authority
Adjustment Problems Related To The Family
School Problems
Struggling To Maintain A Christian Lifestyle
Abandoning Family Values To Gain Peer Acceptance
Lack Of Emotional Bonding
Cutting Herself To Deal With Overwhelming Emotions
Sneaky, Deceitful Or Untrustworthy Behaviors
Inappropriate Internet Use Or Technology Addiction
Shallow Relationships
Unhealthy Friendships
Manipulative
Poor Social Skills
Lack Maturity Normal For Her Age
Mild Substance Abuse Or Experimentation
Does Not Meet Her Full Potential
Out Of Control Moods Or Behaviors
Potential Mild Legal Consequences
Seeks Inappropriate Approval From Adults
Sees Herself As Inferior To Peers
Low Impulse Control
Feels Isolated With Low Peer Acceptance
Adoption Acceptance Problems
Is Unable To Plan Ahead
Unable To See The Consequences Of Her Actions
Low Frustration Tolerance
Needs Consistent Direction
Inadequate Judgment-Making Skills
Exhibiting Mild To Moderate Learning Disabilities
Sexually Active Or Promiscuous
Communication Difficulties
Difficulty Maintaining Peer Relationships
Lack Of Vision For Her Future
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Our unique lifeleafTM approach effectively addresses symptoms and labels while finding the root cause of difficult issues.
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- exclusionary criteria
EHCA is a voluntary parent-choice alternative education option for troubled teens. Our school is designed to serve students with special needs; however, it is not a substitute for a residential treatment center, psychiatric hospital, juvenile detention center or boot camp for those who have acute emergency needs. Our program is not appropriate for the following:
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Severe Psychiatric Disorders In Need Of Acute Hospitalization.
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Current Axis V Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) Code Below 40.
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Intelligence Quotient (IQ) Below 80.
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Pregnancy.
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Significant Psychotic Symptoms.
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Severe Social Disorders, Conduct Disorder, Or Severe Disregard For The Rights Of Others.
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Animal Abuse.
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Gang Involvement.
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Chronic Violent Behavior Incompatible With A Group Environment.
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Significant Organic Brain Syndrome Or Impairment Resulting From Traumatic Brain Injury.
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Significant History Of Running Away.
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Youth Adjudicated To State Custody.
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Medical Illness Or Other Illnesses Limiting The Student's Ability To Fully Participate In The Program Of Activities.
- emergency help
Situations that require immediate action
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Teen Is Planning Suicide
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Teen Is Planning To Physically Harm Someone
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Teen Is Altered, Intoxicated, Or "High"
You should call 911 and get them to the nearest emergency room immediately. EHCA does not offer crisis counseling or "24 hour hotline" services.
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