Old Paths Teen Academy

OPTA is a scripturally derived residential program for the effective development of troubled adolescents. At Old Paths, teens will learn of the free salvation offered through the Lord Jesus Christ and given the liberty to trust Him as their personal ...

OPTA is a scripturally derived residential program for the effective development of troubled adolescents. At Old Paths, teens will learn of the free salvation offered through the Lord Jesus Christ and given the liberty to trust Him as their personal Savior as well as developing a practical walk with Him through the Bible and power of the Holy Spirit. Teens will learn the value of hard work (gardening, splitting wood, etc.) as well as get one-on-one guidance through their education. Our Staff Training includes: CPR/ First Aid Agression Management Logic of Consequences Sign Language A.C.E. Supervisor Training Therapeutic Boundaries Suicide Precautions Goal Setting Separation and Attachment Positive Appraisal De-escalation of Angry Children Linking Behaviors to Feelings Thriving After Trauma Emergency Management