Contact the Orthogenic School in Chicago, they offer services to parents of troubled teens. They are at 1365 East 60th Street in Chicago. Their office number is 773-702-1203.
According to the troubled teens guide, Change Academy at Ozarks has a great program for troubled youth. Thier web address is: http://www.ca-lo.com
The Midwest Center for Youth and Families which is located in Kouts, Indiana has faith-based troubled teens programs.
www.teenhelponline.com lists a program in Boston.
The best resource to find a wildreness program for troubled teens is www.mytroubledteen.com. They have listings, reviews, and additional information about reputable camps and schools throught the US. It also has tips, advice and resources for parents of troubled teens.
There are many effective camps for troubled teens. A wilderness program is a great way a trouble teen to feel self worth through accomplishments based on survival.
California Juvenile Boot Camp is a popular program on the West Coast for troubled teens. If this sounds too harsh, Balboa City School is a less severe sounding boarding school, that helps troubled teens and underachievers.
There are troubled teens in every city in the United States. There are also several online support groups where troubled teens can be found.
Fairfax Falls Community Chuch (3900 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, Va) offers a program for troubled teens, other alternatives are available in nearby towns as well.
Strugglingteens.com have comprensive information on boarding schools for troubled teens.
There are several schools for troubled teens. Most of these schools offer extended stay options for really troubled teens.
There are many programs available locally and online for parents to help deal with troubled teens. Websites such as Struggling Teens provides a large list of solutions, options, methods of dealing with troubled teens, and tips on when to spot a troubled teen.
You will need to have a college degree to be a counselor. I suggest looking into a degree program for social work.