There are many resources available to help parents with troubled teenagers. Depending on the issue, a counselor or psychologist can provide some answers and offer resources for in-patient type help.
Do some internet research about your area-find organizations that offer programs and guidance for teenagers and/or parents. Sometimes counselling is good for teen and parent both; if finances are a problem, there are programs available that will help with that problem.
You can seek help from therapists, counselors, or psychologists who specialize in working with teenagers. Family therapy or support groups for parents of troubled teens can also be beneficial. Additionally, many schools have resources like guidance counselors or social workers who may be able to provide support and guidance.
The advice would depend upon the nature of the trouble. But I would advise talking their problems out with some one they can trust and talk openly to.
Seeing your GP with your worries about your troubled teen is probably the best place to start as they can link you to many organizations dealing specifically with teenage problems.
"There are lots of websites that can help you with a home for troubled teen. I'd start with troubledteen.com and go from there, but you should be able to find some help quickly online." "There's a website, parentteenguide.com, that can help you with a home for troubled teen. You should check into that."
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.
AlternativeSummerCamps.com has a nice directory of camps across the US that help troubled teens.
You can find wilderness and military camps for troubled teens at www.troubledteenministries.com or www.troubledteencamp.net
The Family Compass in Alexandria can help you find a school to put your troubled teen in. They will be able to tell you more about payments and what the cost is. You can contact them at 1-866-490-3666.
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It is hard to generalize the best method of dealing with a troubled teen. Your best approach would be to determine a cause of the issue and go from there. Professonail services, school guidance people, church and youth services can provide valuable information.
You may want to contact www.ThePinnacleSchools.com for information on there programs.
A family therapist or support group may be able to help with a troubled teen crisis
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.