Natchez Trace Youth Academy

415 Seven Hawks Lane
Waverly, TN 37185

About Natchez Trace Youth Academy

Natchez Trace Youth Academy, located in Waverly, Tennessee is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery.

Specialty rehab programs at Natchez Trace Youth Academy include age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues and inclusive treatment respecting diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.

Latest Reviews

Leon Leonard
1 month ago on Google
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I was told you all are shutting down and that kids are being raped and running away and you all are closing yall doors October 19th why are you all getting rid of children by a specific date? Why have I meet traumatized kids that talk so negatively about your institution?
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Hi, Leon. Thank you for taking the time to review us. Please visit http://www.natcheztraceyouthacademy.com/contact-us/ and provide your contact information at your convenience so we may discuss your review. We appreciate your time and hope to hear from you.
Neely Locke
3 months ago on Google
2
I don't think I could have asked for a better therapist. Mrs.Jump help me throughout the program so much and coach Clark was always there helping and being an amazing staff; When I admitted coach helped me around campus and everything. The program is really helpful to youths In my opinion.The food here is a live or death situation so don't be surprised if your child gets sick from eating the food there and there was a few staff that disrespect youths for others actions. But it's just a part of life.
Response from the owner2 months ago
Hi, Neely. Thank you for taking the time to leave us these kind comments. We'd like to learn more about any concerns you may have. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://natcheztraceyouthacademy.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.
Bill Mullins
4 months ago on Google
5
Our son arrived several months ago, belligerent and uncommunicative, at least with us. He was defiant and adamant about his never wanting to return home. After being there for only a month, his attitude and perspective began to change. He started communicating with us again, began to open up regarding some of the circumstances that caused him to be there and told us he loved us and wanted to come back home. Yes, there were some rough patches and challenging to all of us at times. But, now, our son is home and we are learning better about how to be a family. We are grateful to the administrative staff at Natchez Trace for facilitating his transitions between us and them, the support staff for creating a caring, compassionate environment, and the therapists for their insight and tenacity in identifying some of the seminal issues and providing a safe environment, allowing him an opportunity to express his feelings without prejudice or judgement. We had an opportunity to engage with all levels from the CEO to the nursing staff and always felt our concerns were truly listened to, heard, and addressed. We are grateful for their help, and respectfully hope we never have to see any of them again in a professional capacity! A big hug and continued prayers to all who helped our son. They are a blessing and a gift from God.
Response from the owner3 months ago
Hi, Bill. Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with us! Compliments such as these are held very dear to our hearts. We re currently working on a staff recognition campaign and would like to share your kind words with our community. If we may include your anonymous feedback, please fill out the following form by visiting https://ebgw.short.gy/NatchezTrace. Thank you again for sharing your thoughtful comments with us.

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Accepted Insurance

Natchez Trace Youth Academy works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

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.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

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.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

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.

Addiction Treatments

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

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.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

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.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Research 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.

Group 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.

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.

Contact Information

Phone icon (931) 296-1183
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415 Seven Hawks Lane
Waverly, TN 37185

Reviews of Natchez Trace Youth Academy

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3.2 (59 reviews)
Leon Leonard
1 month ago
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I was told you all are shutting down and that kids are being raped and running away and you all are closing yall doors October 19th why are you all getting rid of children by a specific date? Why have I meet traumatized kids that talk so negatively about your institution?

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi, Leon. Thank you for taking the time to review us. Please visit http://www.natcheztraceyouthacademy.com/contact-us/ and provide your contact information at your convenience so we may discuss your review. We appreciate your time and hope to hear from you.
Neely Locke
3 months ago
2

I don't think I could have asked for a better therapist. Mrs.Jump help me throughout the program so much and coach Clark was always there helping and being an amazing staff; When I admitted coach helped me around campus and everything. The program is really helpful to youths In my opinion.The food here is a live or death situation so don't be surprised if your child gets sick from eating the food there and there was a few staff that disrespect youths for others actions. But it's just a part of life.

Response from the owner3 months ago
Hi, Neely. Thank you for taking the time to leave us these kind comments. We'd like to learn more about any concerns you may have. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://natcheztraceyouthacademy.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.
Bill Mullins
4 months ago
5

Our son arrived several months ago, belligerent and uncommunicative, at least with us. He was defiant and adamant about his never wanting to return home. After being there for only a month, his attitude and perspective began to change. He started communicating with us again, began to open up regarding some of the circumstances that caused him to be there and told us he loved us and wanted to come back home. Yes, there were some rough patches and challenging to all of us at times. But, now, our son is home and we are learning better about how to be a family. We are grateful to the administrative staff at Natchez Trace for facilitating his transitions between us and them, the support staff for creating a caring, compassionate environment, and the therapists for their insight and tenacity in identifying some of the seminal issues and providing a safe environment, allowing him an opportunity to express his feelings without prejudice or judgement. We had an opportunity to engage with all levels from the CEO to the nursing staff and always felt our concerns were truly listened to, heard, and addressed. We are grateful for their help, and respectfully hope we never have to see any of them again in a professional capacity! A big hug and continued prayers to all who helped our son. They are a blessing and a gift from God.

Response from the owner4 months ago
Hi, Bill. Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with us! Compliments such as these are held very dear to our hearts. We re currently working on a staff recognition campaign and would like to share your kind words with our community. If we may include your anonymous feedback, please fill out the following form by visiting https://ebgw.short.gy/NatchezTrace. Thank you again for sharing your thoughtful comments with us.
Jon Daniels
5 months ago
1

Response from the owner5 months ago
Hello, Jon. We appreciate that you took the time to review us. We would like to attain more details about this; could you please visit http://www.natcheztraceyouthacademy.com/contact-us/ at your earliest convenience and provide us with your contact information? We look forward to hearing from you.
Terah Dolleman
6 months ago
5

We are greatful for Natchez and the miracle working staff. Our 15 year old was unreachable before Natchez. He had so many behaviors that were leading him to some life altering diagnosis. He had been in the unruly program and just wouldn't change until Natchez. Everyone there held him to account and made him deal with his stuff. He went in an angry self destructive kid with no hope in himself to a smiling, responsible sweet natured young man I always knew was I there. We have hope in our home and we are a full family again. This wouldn't have been possible without Natchez. Ms. Marianne, Ms. Amy and especially Ms. Taylor brought our son back to us.

Response from the owner4 months ago
Hi, Terah. Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with us! Compliments such as these are held very dear to our hearts. We re currently working on a staff recognition campaign and would like to share your kind words with our community. If we may include your feedback, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://natcheztraceyouthacademy.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.
Dennis Givens
7 months ago
1

Response from the owner7 months ago
Hello, Dennis. We appreciate that you took the time to review us. We would like to attain more details about this; could you please visit http://www.natcheztraceyouthacademy.com/contact-us/ at your earliest convenience and provide us with your contact information? We look forward to hearing from you.
Help Alot
7 months ago
1

Do not I mean do not send your children here they will be worst then before they don t care and your child safety I will not be done with this place it will get closed I will be in touch of law enforcement bc this place is a fighting ring for kids not happy at all

Response from the owner7 months ago
Your feedback is very important to us and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share it with us. We'd like to take the opportunity to follow up with you directly so that we can learn more about your concerns. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.natcheztraceyouthacademy.com/contact-us/. Again, thank you.
Christine Fortune
7 months ago
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Timothy Campbell
8 months ago
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Orlando Carney
11 months ago
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Kerrie Capper
11 months ago
4

My son was recently released from Natchez Trace. The purpose and structure of the program is awesome, but with any program it has bugs to work out and weed out. But my overall opinion is, this is a wonderful program to help troubled young men grow and learn to become good men. Mrs. Shumaker, my son's therapist, was wonderful and never gave up on him. I can not thank you enough for every zoom call, every email, every minute you gave to my son and me and to getting him home! Thank you to so many of the staff for seeing my son for who hea truly is and not giving up on him.

Response from the owner11 months ago
Your compliments and supportive comments are great to hear, Kerrie! Thank you for your kind words and we hope you are doing well. Take care!
Bryson Niland-Miller
1 year ago
5

me as a 14 year old that was there for six months would say that with all the mental hospitals ive been to this one acctualy helped me and havent been in one since thank you mr.herdan and mrs.jackson owner this is brsyon hi

Response from the owner1 year ago
Thank you for your kind words, Bryson! Shout-outs like this are so meaningful to our team and we will be sure to pass your comments along. Thank you again and take care!
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