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End the Morning Battle.
Get Your Teen Back to School.

Every morning shouldn't be a crisis. Our proven program helps teens overcome school anxiety and return to class.
Most teens are back in school within 30 days.

Jordan
Alex
Tyler
Dr. Anya

Quest Complete!

The Icebreaker

: "Great point!"

How we get them back:

  • βœ“
    Address the root anxiety, not just the behavior
  • βœ“
    Coordinate with your school for gradual return
  • βœ“
    Flexible schedule that counts toward attendance

We work directly with schools

Your IOP attendance can count as school attendance in many districts

Ready to end the daily struggle?

Truancy prevention β€’ Academic support included

85%
Return to school within 30 days
Morning
Sessions available for gradual return

Inpatient-quality therapy, at home

Weekly Therapy

IDEAL BALANCE
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In-Patient Care

Parents who won the school refusal battle

The program worked with the school counselor. My daughter went from 0 days to full attendance in 6 weeks.

Tom R., Dad

They understood it wasn't defiance - it was anxiety. Once we treated the real problem, school became possible again.

Jennifer S., Mom

Morning IOP sessions let him practice coping skills then go straight to school. Brilliant approach.

Carlos M., Dad

Your 30-Day School Return Plan

1

Week 1: Stop the Crisis

Address immediate anxiety & coordinate with school

2

Week 2: Build Confidence

Practice coping skills in safe environment

3

Week 3: Gradual Return

Start with partial days, building success

4

Week 4: Full Attendance

Back to regular schedule with ongoing support

Why Our Approach Works for School Refusal

We treat the anxiety, not just the absence

School Partnership

We work directly with counselors and attendance offices

Morning Sessions

Build confidence before attempting school each day

Step by Step

Systematic desensitization to school triggers

Academic Support

Catch up on missed work without overwhelm

Teen ready for school success

School Return Schedule

8:00 AM
Morning IOP
10:00 AM
School Attempt
3:00 PM
Debrief Session

Understanding School Refusal

School refusal isn't defiance or laziness. It's severe anxiety that makes school feel impossible. With the right treatment, teens can overcome this and return to their education.

Common school refusal triggers:

  • βœ“ Social anxiety and peer pressure
  • βœ“ Academic perfectionism and fear of failure
  • βœ“ Separation anxiety from parents
  • βœ“ Bullying or social conflicts

Why traditional approaches fail:

vs. Forced attendance

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Just make them go: Increases anxiety and resistance
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Gradual return: Build confidence step by step

vs. Punishment

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Take away privileges: Doesn't address underlying anxiety
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Therapeutic support: Treat the root cause

Insurance Covers School Refusal Treatment

School avoidance is a recognized medical condition

Medicaid
BlueCross BlueShield
Aetna
Cigna
United Healthcare
Anthem

Documentation provided for school accommodation plans



β†’ Verify Coverage

Tools to End School Refusal

Practical resources for immediate help

School Refusal Action Plan

Step-by-step guide to work with your school and reduce truancy risk

Get Action Plan

Letter Templates for School

Professional letters to request accommodations and explain treatment

Get Templates

Morning Routine Guide

Strategies to reduce morning anxiety and battles

Download Guide

Life After School Refusal

85% back in school within 30 days

With reduced anxiety and improved attendance

72% maintain attendance after program

6-month follow-up shows lasting results

4.2 GPA average improvement

From failing to thriving academically

Is your teen struggling with school?

  • Stomach aches or headaches on school mornings
  • Excessive worry about school the night before
  • Missing more than 2 days per week
  • Falling behind academically
  • School threatening truancy action

School refusal questions answered

How quickly can my teen return to school?

Most teens begin attempting partial days within 1-2 weeks. Full return typically happens within 30 days, though we work at your teen's pace.

Will the school accept IOP as attendance?

Many schools count IOP participation toward attendance requirements. We provide all documentation needed and coordinate directly with your school.

What if my teen is too anxious to even try?

We start where they are. Even the most severe cases can improve with gradual exposure and the right support. No pressure, just progress.

How do you handle academic catch-up?

We include academic support and coordinate with teachers to create manageable catch-up plans. The goal is success, not overwhelm.

Every day missed is learning lost

Let's get your teen back to their future

We coordinate with schools daily

Let's Get Your Teen Back to School

Act now to prevent truancy complications

We'll create a plan to end the morning battles and return to education.

We'll call within 2 hours during school days

Immediate School Crisis Help

For urgent truancy or attendance crisis situations