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Havenwood
Academy
Havenwood
Academy
A Safe Haven for Healing and Growth
We specialize in assisting young men in recovering from trauma and rediscovering their full potential.
At Havenwood Academy, we recognize the difficulties that teenagers with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) encounter. Our skilled staff is committed to creating a secure and supportive atmosphere in which your child can heal, learn, and flourish.
Havenwood Academy’s Core Values
Havenwood Academy’s
Core Values
Havenwood Academy’s
Core Values
Grit
We believe that grit encompasses more than just enthusiasm and determination. It requires courage and determination. It represents character strength. It is getting back up after we fall.
Grit
We believe that grit encompasses more than just enthusiasm and determination. It requires courage and determination. It represents character strength. It is getting back up after we fall.
Growth
We believe that we either "grow" or die, and that thinking tiny is a self-fulfilling prophecy. We consistently prioritize personal and professional development, as well as education and finance.
Growth
We believe that we either "grow" or die, and that thinking tiny is a self-fulfilling prophecy. We consistently prioritize personal and professional development, as well as education and finance.
Trusting Relationships
We pay close attention, communicate freely, and treat everyone with respect. Although breaks are a regular feature of relationships, we continually mend them and develop trusted partnerships.
Trusting Relationships
We pay close attention, communicate freely, and treat everyone with respect. Although breaks are a regular feature of relationships, we continually mend them and develop trusted partnerships.
Extreme Ownership
We never walk away from a problem without fixing it or ensuring that it is addressed properly. We act for the entire organization, not just our own team. We never say, "That is not my job."
Extreme Ownership
We never walk away from a problem without fixing it or ensuring that it is addressed properly. We act for the entire organization, not just our own team. We never say, "That is not my job."
Grit
We believe that grit encompasses more than just enthusiasm and determination. It requires courage and determination. It represents character strength. It is getting back up after we fall.
Growth
We believe that we either "grow" or die, and that thinking tiny is a self-fulfilling prophecy. We consistently prioritize personal and professional development, as well as education and finance.
Trusting Relationships
We pay close attention, communicate freely, and treat everyone with respect. Although breaks are a regular feature of relationships, we continually mend them and develop trusted partnerships.
Extreme Ownership
We never walk away from a problem without fixing it or ensuring that it is addressed properly. We act for the entire organization, not just our own team. We never say, "That is not my job."
Grit
We believe that grit encompasses more than just enthusiasm and determination. It requires courage and determination. It represents character strength. It is getting back up after we fall.
Growth
We believe that we either "grow" or die, and that thinking tiny is a self-fulfilling prophecy. We consistently prioritize personal and professional development, as well as education and finance.
Trusting Relationships
We pay close attention, communicate freely, and treat everyone with respect. Although breaks are a regular feature of relationships, we continually mend them and develop trusted partnerships.
Extreme Ownership
We never walk away from a problem without fixing it or ensuring that it is addressed properly. We act for the entire organization, not just our own team. We never say, "That is not my job."
Here's How Havenwood Academy Makes a Difference
Here's How Havenwood Academy Makes a Difference
Specialized Trauma Care
We address the root causes of behavioral and emotional challenges.
We tackle the underlying causes of behavioral and emotional problems. Our program is intended to assist young men aged 12 to 18 who are suffering with the effects of childhood complex trauma and attachment difficulties. We frequently work with adoptive families and are familiar with the dynamics they face. What makes Havenwood Academy stand out?


Holistic Healing
For complete care, we employ a multifaceted strategy that includes therapy, education, and life skills development.
Evidence-Based Therapies
We utilize cutting-edge medicines like EMDR, Neurofeedback, and Brainspotting to successfully address injury.




Personalized Treatment Plans
Each young man receives a tailored strategy designed to address his individual needs and difficulties.
A Home for Healing and Learning
A Home for Healing and Learning
We provide a supportive environment for both emotional and academic growth.
Our long-term residential treatment facility provides a therapeutic environment in which your son can stay for the time required to accomplish true, long-term change. We recognize that trauma frequently has an influence on education, therefore we offer approved schooling along with experiential opportunities to help children catch up and flourish.
Our long-term residential treatment facility provides a therapeutic environment in which your son can stay for the time required to accomplish true, long-term change. We recognize that trauma frequently has an influence on education, therefore we offer approved schooling along with experiential opportunities to help children catch up and flourish.


Academic Support
We assist students in obtaining the credits necessary to graduate from high school while also meeting their emotional needs.
Comprehensive Care
With a staff-to-student ratio of more than 4:1, we provide customized attention and support.




Safe, Structured Environment
Our well-structured program gives the stability and security necessary for rehabilitation.
Here's How Havenwood Academy Makes a Difference
Specialized Trauma Care
We address the root causes of behavioral and emotional challenges.
We tackle the underlying causes of behavioral and emotional problems. Our program is intended to assist young men aged 12 to 18 who are suffering with the effects of childhood complex trauma and attachment difficulties. We frequently work with adoptive families and are familiar with the dynamics they face. What makes Havenwood Academy stand out?

Holistic Healing
For complete care, we employ a multifaceted strategy that includes therapy, education, and life skills development.
Evidence-Based Therapies
We utilize cutting-edge medicines like EMDR, Neurofeedback, and Brainspotting to successfully address injury.


Personalized Treatment Plans
Each young man receives a tailored strategy designed to address his individual needs and difficulties.
A Home for Healing and Learning
We provide a supportive environment for both emotional and academic growth.
Our long-term residential treatment facility provides a therapeutic environment in which your son can stay for the time required to accomplish true, long-term change. We recognize that trauma frequently has an influence on education, therefore we offer approved schooling along with experiential opportunities to help children catch up and flourish.

Academic Support
We assist students in obtaining the credits necessary to graduate from high school while also meeting their emotional needs.
Comprehensive Care
With a staff-to-student ratio of more than 4:1, we provide customized attention and support.


Safe, Structured Environment
Our well-structured program gives the stability and security necessary for rehabilitation.
Getting Started
Is Easy
We're here to guide you through every step of the process.
We recognize that putting your child in treatment is a challenging decision. Our team is dedicated to making the process as easy and supportive as possible for you and your child.
Once you’re ready to begin, you’ll
Online Assesment
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Take Our Online Assessment
This quick, 2-minute form helps us understand your situation and determine if we're the right fit.

Online Assesment
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Take Our Online Assessment
This quick, 2-minute form helps us understand your situation and determine if we're the right fit.

Online Assesment
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Take Our Online Assessment
This quick, 2-minute form helps us understand your situation and determine if we're the right fit.

Approval Process
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Clinical and Financial Approval
Our team will assess your son's needs and work with you on securing financial resources.

Approval Process
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Clinical and Financial Approval
Our team will assess your son's needs and work with you on securing financial resources.

Approval Process
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Clinical and Financial Approval
Our team will assess your son's needs and work with you on securing financial resources.

Begin Your Recovery
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Start Your Journey To Healing and Recovery
Once admitted, our expert staff will start the clinical work to get your family back on track.

Begin Your Recovery
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Start Your Journey To Healing and Recovery
Once admitted, our expert staff will start the clinical work to get your family back on track.

Begin Your Recovery
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Start Your Journey To Healing and Recovery
Once admitted, our expert staff will start the clinical work to get your family back on track.

78% Of Students
Successfully Graduate
78% Of Students
Successfully Graduate
From the Havenwood program, achieving meaningful milestones including:
Building healthy, reciprocal relationships.
Building healthy, reciprocal relationships.
Building healthy, reciprocal relationships.
Building healthy, reciprocal relationships.
Becoming a positive influence at home and school.
Becoming a positive influence at home and school.
Becoming a positive influence at home and school.
Becoming a positive influence at home and school.
Regularly using their favorite coping skills.
Regularly using their favorite coping skills.
Regularly using their favorite coping skills.
Regularly using their favorite coping skills.
Following rules and schedules independently.
Following rules and schedules independently.
Following rules and schedules independently.
Following rules and schedules independently.
Demonstrating self-reliance without constant supervision.
Demonstrating self-reliance without constant supervision.
Demonstrating self-reliance without constant supervision.
Demonstrating self-reliance without constant supervision.
Recognizing and repairing breaks in relationships with a willingness to reconnect.
Recognizing and repairing breaks in relationships with a willingness to reconnect.
Recognizing and repairing breaks in relationships with a willingness to reconnect.
Recognizing and repairing breaks in relationships with a willingness to reconnect.
These achievements reflect deep, lasting personal growth and readiness for life beyond Havenwood!
Continuous Quality Monitoring
Havenwood uses its unique Quality Score software to monitor the quality of care around the clock.
Our proprietary Quality Score monitors headcounts, med administration, maintenance and cleaning tasks, and parent / child social call completion in real time


Proven Success and Accreditation
Proven Success
and Accreditation
Our promise to you is to provide the greatest level of care.
For almost ten years, Havenwood Academy has been licensed by the Utah Department of Human Services and accredited by the Joint Commission Enterprise. We accept a variety of payment methods, including Medicaid, to make our services available to those in need.
Our success stories, such as that of Ph.D. student and Havenwood graduate Leah Sparkman, highlight the program's transforming impact.
Leah Sparkman
Havenwood Academy
Graduate and Ph.D. Student
The inspiring story of Leah Sparkman is one example of what makes Havenwood Academy special.
Leah, a Havenwood graduate, became a national debate champion as an undergraduate and is finishing a Ph.D. program at the University of Houston. Read her inspiring story and her message to the young women we work with.
Leah Sparkman
Havenwood Academy
Graduate and Ph.D. Student
The inspiring story of Leah Sparkman is one example of what makes Havenwood Academy special.
Leah, a Havenwood graduate, became a national debate champion as an undergraduate and is finishing a Ph.D. program at the University of Houston. Read her inspiring story and her message to the young women we work with.
Meet The Havenwood Team

Jake Clayton
Executive Director
Jake Clayton serves as the Executive Director of Havenwood Academy and brings over a decade of experience in residential treatment and adolescent behavioral health. His career has included leadership roles in community-based programs, college preparatory initiatives, and therapeutic residential care, allowing him to build a well-rounded perspective on what it takes to support lasting growth and healing in young individuals.

Kristi Peterson LCMHC
Clinical Director
With over 15 years of experience in adolescent mental health care, Kristi brings her expertise and compassionate "orchid-nurturing" approach to Havenwood, combining empathy, intuition, and a firm belief in each individual's power to change to create a safe and transformative healing environment.

Andrea Morgan
Assistant Academic Director
Andrea got her start in education as an Elementary School teacher turned homeschool mother of 4. The opportunities at Havenwood to think outside the box and creatively solve problems while connecting with those healing from trauma quickly made Havenwood a home away from home for her. She has a passion for the healing process as well as a deep love of learning and you will most often find her looking for ways to connect the two areas for the students.

Jessi Marchetti
Program Director
Jessi's deep-rooted passion for helping adolescents, coupled with her intuitive ability to provide firm boundaries while maintaining students' love and respect, has made her a cornerstone of Havenwood since 2015, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for every young woman in the program.
Meet The Havenwood Team

Jake Clayton
Executive Director
Jake Clayton serves as the Executive Director of Havenwood Academy and brings over a decade of experience in residential treatment and adolescent behavioral health. His career has included leadership roles in community-based programs, college preparatory initiatives, and therapeutic residential care, allowing him to build a well-rounded perspective on what it takes to support lasting growth and healing in young individuals.

Kristi Peterson LCMHC
Clinical Director
With over 15 years of experience in adolescent mental health care, Kristi brings her expertise and compassionate "orchid-nurturing" approach to Havenwood, combining empathy, intuition, and a firm belief in each individual's power to change to create a safe and transformative healing environment.

Andrea Morgan
Assistant Academic Director
Andrea got her start in education as an Elementary School teacher turned homeschool mother of 4. The opportunities at Havenwood to think outside the box and creatively solve problems while connecting with those healing from trauma quickly made Havenwood a home away from home for her. She has a passion for the healing process as well as a deep love of learning and you will most often find her looking for ways to connect the two areas for the students.

Jessi Marchetti
Program Director
Jessi's deep-rooted passion for helping adolescents, coupled with her intuitive ability to provide firm boundaries while maintaining students' love and respect, has made her a cornerstone of Havenwood since 2015, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for every young woman in the program.
Meet The Havenwood Team

Jake Clayton
Executive Director
Jake Clayton serves as the Executive Director of Havenwood Academy and brings over a decade of experience in residential treatment and adolescent behavioral health. His career has included leadership roles in community-based programs, college preparatory initiatives, and therapeutic residential care, allowing him to build a well-rounded perspective on what it takes to support lasting growth and healing in young individuals.

Kristi Peterson LCMHC
Clinical Director
With over 15 years of experience in adolescent mental health care, Kristi brings her expertise and compassionate "orchid-nurturing" approach to Havenwood, combining empathy, intuition, and a firm belief in each individual's power to change to create a safe and transformative healing environment.

Andrea Morgan
Assistant Academic Director
Andrea got her start in education as an Elementary School teacher turned homeschool mother of 4. The opportunities at Havenwood to think outside the box and creatively solve problems while connecting with those healing from trauma quickly made Havenwood a home away from home for her. She has a passion for the healing process as well as a deep love of learning and you will most often find her looking for ways to connect the two areas for the students.

Jessi Marchetti
Program Director
Jessi's deep-rooted passion for helping adolescents, coupled with her intuitive ability to provide firm boundaries while maintaining students' love and respect, has made her a cornerstone of Havenwood since 2015, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for every young woman in the program.



























Take the First Step Today
Your son's journey to healing and growth starts here.
Fill out our online assessment, and our admissions team will reach out within 15 minutes to answer your questions and guide you through the next steps. If we're not the right fit, we'll gladly help you find alternative treatment options for your family.
For Parents
For STUDENTS
Trauma Treatment for Young Men
For Parents
With over 160 personnel, we are able to provide your son with the specialized attention he requires. Gold Seal Accreditation for more than ten years in a row
For Parents
For STUDENTS
Trauma Treatment for Young Men
For Parents
With over 160 personnel, we are able to provide your son with the specialized attention he requires. Gold Seal Accreditation for more than ten years in a row
For Parents
For STUDENTS
Trauma Treatment for Young Men
For Parents
With over 160 personnel, we are able to provide your son with the specialized attention he requires. Gold Seal Accreditation for more than ten years in a row
For Parents
For STUDENTS
Trauma Treatment for Young Men
For Parents
With over 160 personnel, we are able to provide your son with the specialized attention he requires. Gold Seal Accreditation for more than ten years in a row