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Shepherds Hill Academy

2200 Price Road Martin, GA 30557
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About Shepherds Hill Academy

Shepherds Hill Academy is in Martin, Georgia. This is a Christ-centered residential therapeutic program for teens between the ages 12 to 17. They’re located in the peaceful rural town of Martin, Georgia. With a focus on biblical principles, they incorporate weekly chapel services and regular biblical studies as part of their curriculum.

What strikes us most about this palace is its beautiful setting. They’re situated on a 200-acre campus surrounded by beautiful nature to offer your teen an environment conducive to growth and health. If your teen struggles with substance use disorders or mental health concerns, Shepherds Hills Academy may be just the program for them.

What People Are Saying

Parents have reported remarkable changes in their teen’s emotional wellness and behavior after participating in the program. Testimonials highlight the dedication of the staff, the success of the interventions, and the marked positive impact on their teens as a result of the program’s spiritual foundation. Past staff members have also shared stories of seeing students grow from troubled teenagers into respectful, emotionally mature young people.

Therapeutic Services For Your Teen

Your teen can get 24/7 care that’s set up to help them disconnect from the negative influences of digital devices and sincerely engage in real life relationships. We like that their therapeutic model includes equine therapy and monthly workshops for parents to help ground the students and teach them emotional regulation.

Additionally, they also provide confidential individual counseling, group therapy, and family involved therapy. They work with a number of different insurance plans and they extend financial assistance if you need it.

Latest Reviews

Tyrone B.
Reviewed on 05/29/2025
4
This place helped me find purpose again, man. The workouts, group talks, and real convos about identity hit deep. I was lost after my injury, now I mentor younger guys here. Some parts felt a bit rigid, but overall it gave me hope and direction.
mc death
4 months ago on Google
1
i got oiled up and had my bush ate out by one of the staff. 0/10 wouldn't recommend.
Pea Gc
4 months ago on Google
1
i came out as gay, and well, my parents decided to send me here. jokes on them you are surrounded by nothing but your gender so i came gay, left gay, and chances are so did you. now i hear mickey mouse in my walls and take abilify but at least i don't beat little kids with sticks
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Levels of Care

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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.

Treatments

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Staff

Allison Wallace

CEO

Joshua Wallace

Director of Operations

Trace Embry

Founder

Beth Embry

Founder

Nathaniel Ether

Director of Compliance

Contact Information

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2200 Price Road
Martin, GA 30557

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Reviews of Shepherds Hill Academy

3.62/5 (93 reviews)
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4
Helped Me Find Purpose

This place helped me find purpose again, man. The workouts, group talks, and real convos about identity hit deep. I was lost after my injury, now I mentor younger guys here. Some parts felt a bit rigid, but overall it gave me hope and direction.

Tyrone B.
Reviewed on 5/29/2025
Staff
5
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4
Meals
3
Value
4
Cleanliness
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Gave me my life back

After injuring my back on the job, I spiraled into opioid addiction and it nearly tore my family apart. Coming to Shepherd’s Hill gave me a fresh start. The counselors really cared and helped me work through the emotional stuff, not just the addiction. I liked that I could ... Read More

Jason R.
Reviewed on 2/4/2025
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4
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3
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4
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5
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3.6 (91 reviews)
mc death
4 months ago
1

i got oiled up and had my bush ate out by one of the staff. 0/10 wouldn't recommend.

Pea Gc
4 months ago
1

i came out as gay, and well, my parents decided to send me here. jokes on them you are surrounded by nothing but your gender so i came gay, left gay, and chances are so did you. now i hear mickey mouse in my walls and take abilify but at least i don't beat little kids with sticks

Anaya
6 months ago
5

I would not be the person I am today if it was not for Shepherds hill. The truth is they love all who come there and treat them with love and care. they are not perfect but they are doing their very best. And they need as much love and support at this time they are a part of me now and they have given me a family and a home. Thanks to my wonderful parents and the amazing staff at SHA I am so proud to be a daughter of God, A woman, and a Confident African american. Thanks to the Grove Baptist church and their relationship with SHA I am in the school I wanted to go to and I'm ahead in my school. For anyone that reads this please fight for them and encourage them. Support this amazing family and give them the love that they deserve! please Fight with us.

Claudia Biester
6 months ago
5

I am trying to get my family to let me go here

Amanda Venenga
7 months ago
1

Theresa Amundrud
7 months ago
5

Thankful for Shepherd’s Hill Academy and the support it provided for our family!

Jeff Harris
9 months ago
5

Steve Paysen
9 months ago
5

My son has been in this program for 10 months and his growth is remarkable! We adopted he and his little brother when he was 9; we soon found out about some horrific trauma that he had endured and realized he needed help beyond what we could provide. SHA has proven to be the answer to our prayers. We live in the same county as SHA and I have personally spoken there several times in the past prior to my so attending. I’ve always been impressed with their work. I have worked with teenagers for 30 years at some of the largest SBC churches in America, what I see happening in my son is a miracle and we are grateful. I would highly recommend your consideration of this program if the traditional education system is not meeting your needs, I give this recommendation without hesitation!

Maxwell Dorse
9 months ago
1

I was at SHA for roughly 4 months in 2020 if I remember correctly. I can definitely see how this place can help a struggling teen if they're the right fit. However, I happen to be queer. Because of this I was constantly berated by staff, I was called an "abomination" and other unsavory things. My therapy sessions turned into conversion therapy, and it took a toll on my mental health. I ended up deciding that I would rather be not alive than be at SHA. As you might guess, the staff did not like this, they became extremely hostile to me after I took action to take my life. Eventually they decided I was a liability and I was sent to a mental hospital. I'd like to add that I'm in a good place now, no thanks to the faculty at SHA. TL;DR dont send your kid to SHA if they're queer, they don't take too kindly too us there.

Megan Bennett
10 months ago
5

I cannot say enough wonderful things about SHA! It is an answer to many years of prayer. Our daughter is thriving at SHA after many years of struggle and her life and ours are forever changed!

Jayne Wilson Reich
11 months ago
5

My family has had the blessing of knowing the Embrys for decades and watching what the Lord has done from the ground up at Shepherd’s Hill Academy. The commitment to excellence and the adherence to the Gospel of Jesus Christ causes this program to stand out in a world of compromise. The facilities are incredible, but the Christlike environment is what one notices first. We are honored to advocate for this program and to continue to support it financially. SHA is making a difference!

Montana Spearman
11 months ago
5

Hated it in the moment. but it saved my life. couldn’t have had a more challenging experience in my life, but sometimes the challenge is our lifeline.

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