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Equipping Families to Thrive

For over two decades, Shepherd’s Hill has equipped teens and their families with the tools to overcome life’s toughest challenges.

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While we no longer offer residential therapy, our commitment to serving families remains the same. We connect parents with trusted programs, provide professional coaching and counseling, and share proven strategies to help you guide your teen with confidence. 

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“The biggest thing that I learned was the love of Christ and how that can radiate to all other aspects of my life.”

- Alumni Student

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  • Danielle

    Our girl’s time at SHA, I didn’t think we’d get her back without you. A year of part-time job and community college. She is starting at Miami University of Ohio in a month, majoring in games and simulation. She’s come so far and has so much to live for. So thankful for all the hard work and prayers that go into our children.

  • Autmn

    Without them I wouldn’t have gotten this far either! Well, that is God shining through them! I was at my best when I was there, so thankful! I went for two years! Wish I could go back again! Just to experience the love joy and life I had there!

  • Megan

    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!

  • Alumni Parent

    We saw major changes in our son, each talk and visit… The therapeutic sessions both individually and as a family are great to rebuild the relationships that were previously broken. 

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The Need

Parents, researchers, pediatricians, and front-line mental health providers are all saying the same thing: there is an ongoing mental health crisis among youth in America. Here's why:

  • Statistics reveal that approximately 1 in 5 adolescents have experienced a major depressive episode in the past year.¹ Suicide is the second leading cause of death in adolescents ages 10-14.²

  • US teens spend an average of 4.8 hours per day using social media. 30% spend 6 or more hours. ³

    Excessive social media use is linked to a heightened risk of poor mental health outcomes, including depression, anxiety, inadequate sleep, low self-worth, and eating disorders. The risks are particularly pronounced for girls and those already grappling with mental health issues.

  • Children today spend only 4-7 minutes to unstructured outdoor play per day.⁴

    Most teens spend little time outdoors, leading to increased screen time. Research shows that time in nature, even without therapy, can naturally reduce anxiety and depression. Ignoring nature deficiency in children and teens can have serious effects on their social and emotional development, potentially causing lasting harm to their mental health.

  • Many teens struggle with developing distress tolerance and resilience, leading to issues like emotional dysregulation, conflict avoidance, poor anger management, avoidant behavior, lack of problem-solving skills, difficulty recovering from setbacks, and an inability to persevere.