Clearfork Academy has announced its residential treatment program for adolescent girls, providing structured clinical and therapeutic care at a dedicated campus in Cleburne, Texas.
More information is available at https://clearforkacademy.com/treatment-programs/adolescent-females/
The announcement comes amid ongoing data showing a gender gap in teen substance use in Texas. According to the Texas School Survey of Drug and Alcohol Use, conducted by the Public Policy Research Institute at Texas A&M University, more teen girls in the state report alcohol use than their male peers. Clearfork Academy's program is designed with this population in mind, offering treatment for adolescent girls dealing with substance use disorders, eating disorders, and co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-harm.
The program operates from a purpose-built 14-acre campus separate from Clearfork's boys' facility. Residents live in shared rooms, with some housing three girls and others four, an arrangement intended to build community among peers working through similar challenges.
Each resident works with a master's-level licensed therapist in weekly individual sessions to review progress and set treatment goals. Additional programming includes group therapy, music therapy, and outdoor adventure therapy. The clinical approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, integrated within a faith-based framework built around Clearfork Academy's stated core values.
Academic continuity is maintained through an on-site, individualized learning program, allowing residents to progress in their education during treatment and return home prepared to resume their studies.
The typical length of stay is approximately 13 weeks, though each resident's departure is based on individual progress. Upon completing the program, residents leave with an action plan to support long-term recovery. Family involvement is incorporated through weekend therapeutic activities and family therapy sessions, which are designed to prepare families for a teen's return home.
Clearfork Academy holds accreditation from The Joint Commission and accepts insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Magellan Health, Tricare, and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.
Families seeking information on admissions, insurance verification, or program requirements can visit https://clearforkacademy.com/