October 2026

This article provides general information about New Hampshire and Maine law as of publication. It is not legal advice. We recommend confirming current requirements with an attorney or treating clinician. If your teen refuses therapy, will not attend an evaluation, or says they are not going to treatment, you may be wondering if you can

You’ve been told your teen needs residential treatment. Now you’re comparing websites, reading reviews, and trying to decide which programs you can trust. We wrote this guide to give families a practical checklist they can use with any residential treatment program, including ours. Our goal is simple: help you ask informed questions, verify the answers,

There comes a point when the usual parenting strategies, such as grounding, setting curfews, or talking things through, may stop working. Your teen's behavior may escalate from defiance to verbal or physical aggression, running away, substance use, or other serious concerns. Wondering what to do when your teenager is out of control? You’re not alone.