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Teen Challenge Gateway Academy for Boys

Birmingham, AL · 35205

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient Dual Dx
Specializes in Trauma-Informed Adolescent

Key Takeaways for Teen Challenge Gateway Academy for Boys

  • Outpatient · Dual Dx offered
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • SAMHSA-listed facility
  • Direct line available · Helpline free & confidential 24/7

About Teen Challenge Gateway Academy for Boys

Gateway Academy for Boys, part of Teen Challenge Southeast, is a Christian-centered boarding school dedicated to transforming the lives of at-risk teen boys. Their comprehensive program focuses on spiritual growth, academic excellence, and character development, providing a structured environment that fosters personal transformation through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
The academy offers a well-rounded curriculum that includes daily devotionals, chapel services, and spiritual mentoring to strengthen students' faith and help them discover their identity in Christ. In addition to spiritual guidance, Gateway Academy provides tailored academic programs designed to help students catch up or excel, supported by caring teachers committed to their educational and personal growth. Therapeutic activities are integral to promoting emotional resilience and personal development.
Serving adolescent boys aged 11 to 17 who face challenges like substance use and behavioral issues, Gateway Academy emphasizes family restoration through counseling and regular communication to rebuild trust and strengthen familial bonds. Situated on a serene campus, the academy offers a peaceful and nurturing setting where teens can heal away from external pressures, surrounded by a supportive community guided by Christian principles.

Listing sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced April 2026. Verify current programs directly with the facility.

Teen Challenge Gateway Academy for Boys at a Glance

Levels of care

Outpatient · Dual Dx

Service settings

Outpatient

Therapy approaches

Activity therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Age groups

Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors

Special populations

Young adults, Clients who have experienced trauma, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission — verification is free.

Medicare

Private insurance

TRICARE / VA

Contact & Location

Address

1401 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205

Facility direct line

(850) 547-1303