I attended CFA not too long ago. It baffles me how this facility writes fake reviews on how good this place is. I would like to spread the reality of this facility on behalf of the clients who do not have the ability to express how bad this place is because they are not allo ...
About Clearfork Academy | Teen Boys’ Campus
Clearfork Academy is a residential addiction treatment center for boys aged 13 to 17. Located in the Fort Worth, Texas area, they provide residential detox and dual diagnosis treatment. You can expect an environment ideal for growth, healing, and recovery.
The residential treatment center for teen boys is faith based and located on a spacious ranch. You can expect an outdoor adventure portion of the program that allows for an optimal healing space. The boys will engage in narrative therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
While the boys are at Clearfork Academy they will eat, learn, play, heal, and pray together. There is also an on-site learning center so your kids can keep up with their academic work while in treatment.
An intensive outpatient program is available and offers a flexible schedule focusing on Christ centered therapy and guidance. Both in person and virtual programming are available.
Former clients and family members say that Clearfork Academy is peaceful and feels like home. They also said the staff members are caring and make a difference in teen boys’ lives.
Facility Overview
16-30 Number of Available Beds
31 - 60 Avg Length of Stay in Days
Latest Reviews
My son was there for a month from this past January through February. While he was there he ran away with other kids 3 times at night all night in the woods. They apparently stole cough syrup and a THC vape and Benadryl and stashed it around the campus when they returned after 7 hours. They only had 1 police officer searching for them. The staff didn t know they stashed these things around campus and my son and another boy took a bunch of Benadryl and overdosed. Thankfully they noticed when they found him unable to talk or lift his head and sent him and the other child to a local ER. The doctor at the ER said he could have died and was close to a coma. They said that place is not safe and he can not go back there. Apparently this is a recurring issue they are seeing with kids overdosing while at clearfork. They reported it and there s an investigation going on now. He stayed in the ER for 3 days until we could get him in an inpatient lock down facility. When he came in he had fever, high heart rate, and was unresponsive. He also tested positive for Covid. When I got there to see him he was filthy. He looked so bad. His clothes looked like they ve never been washed, he had cuts that were dirty all over him, greasy hair, black feet, and dirt caked under all his nails. I know they are not fully responsible for what happened and my son made some bad choices but he was there for help and I expected more from them. I expected he would be safe. The nurses were great and some of the techs as well. But the communication with the therapist and even the lead clinical director was awful. I had been calling and emailing at least 3 times a week with no replies. And at the once a week zoom family sessions with his therapist I would mention my emails and he acted like he just didn t get it yet! He was restrained twice while there and I was only told about one. My son said he was scared because during the restraint his shirt was pulled up tight on his neck and he couldn t breath. I told the director this and she said it was all done correctly. My son said he was running away to hopefully get kicked out and go home because this place was not helping and only making things worse. His therapist and the lead director never even called to see how he was after he was sent to the hospital. I still haven t heard a word from them even after emailing them when he was discharged. I feel like he was just a dollar sign to them. No concern for his wellbeing or compassion. When I got his belongings back all his clothes were so dirty and smelled bad. I had to throw several ripped shirts away. All his socks had holes in them. They don t make them shower, do hygiene, or get their laundry done. Also in his belongings they gave me some other child s treatment plan! All there personal info was on it. That s a huge privacy violation. Please think twice before sending your child here. It is not safe and we are lucky my son is ok now and didn t die.
Jackie Ringgold is absolutely outstanding! Her professionalism, dedication, and passion to make a difference truly set her apart. She goes above and beyond to ensure exceptional service, invaluable information and always brings a positive attitude. Highly recommend working with her!
I cannot speak highly enough about Jackie at clear fork academy and the incredible work she does with kids who are struggling with addiction. Her compassion, dedication, and expertise shine through in everything she does. Jackie has a unique ability to connect with each child individually, making them feel heard and understood while offering the support they need to overcome their challenges. She creates a safe and nurturing environment where kids can heal and rebuild their lives. If you are looking for someone who genuinely cares and has the skills to make a real difference, Jackie is the person you want by your side.
Response from the owner2 months ago
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt review! Jackie s passion and dedication to helping young people overcome challenges is truly inspiring. She has a gift for making each individual feel seen, heard, and supported on their journey to healing. We re grateful to have her as part of the Clearfork Academy family, and we appreciate your kind words! 
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Other Forms of Payment
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Inpatient Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Intensive Outpatient Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
Aftercare Support Rehab aftercare programs are based on a model of continuing care and the premise that recovery is a life-long process requiring ongoing client support. Many rehab aftercare services include outpatient care, but clients often continue to receive support after being discharged from formal treatment. Case managers and care teams typically collaborate with clients to design their long-term care plan, which may include peer coaching, career counseling, and 12 step program induction, among other services.
24-Hour Clinical Care 24-hour clinical care in Texas provides a safe environment for medical detox. This setting is crucial to provide medical care during withdrawal. Certain withdrawal symptoms can cause life-threatening conditions, but patients in a supervised clinical setting have treatment readily available to address any symptoms before they become severe. Treatment can also be provided for co-occurring physical and mental health issues.
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
During rehab in Texas, you'll deal with underlying issues that contribute to addiction. By addressing these challenges and learning healthy ways to cope with them, you'll develop strategies that help you live a drug-free lifestyle.
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Equine TherapyGroup therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
Couples therapy helps couples learn to control emotions, trust each other, and communicate more effectively. It can be useful for short term intervention for a specific issue or for working on the relationship long term.
Eye Movement Desensitization And ReprocessingResearch clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
What you eat has a significant effect on your mental and physical health. That's why many addiction recovery programs in Texas incorporate nutrition therapy in their treatment. This therapy teaches you how addiction affects nutrition, what foods are best to eat during recovery, and how to shop for and prepare healthy meals.
Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.
Experiential therapy in Texas can look different for each person. You may engage in fitness activities, community service, culinary arts, or art therapy, for example. The goal is to provide a safe setting where you can interact with your environment and work through emotions and experiences with the help of that activity and the guidance of a therapist.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Austin Davi, LPC-S
Founder & CEO
Jeff Pattison
VP of Outreach & Marketing
Stacey Durr
COO
Chalee Rivers, BSN, RN
CCO
Accreditations
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 609144
Contact Information
(817) 859-6999 
7820 Hanger Cutoff Road
Fort Worth, TX 76135
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