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Venture Academy

Meriden, CT

SAMHSA Verified

in Meriden, CT.

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About Venture Academy

Tucked in scenic Delburne, Canada, Venture Academy’s residential evaluation and therapy program is therapeutic boarding school for teens ages 13-18. Canadian troubled teens can receive assistance from Venture Academy, including those who are dealing with anxiety, depression, conduct disorder, family conflict, negative peers, school suspensions, low self-esteem. Additionally, Venture Academy treats drug and alcohol abuse, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and other clinically deemed disorders or significant behavioral challenges. The Venture Academy program offers specialized clinical, therapeutic, and educational support. They encourage parents to reach out if seeking a private therapeutic school or residential treatment program for their teen.
Some of Venture Academy’s therapeutic approaches include motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT, executive function management, and trauma-informed therapy. Venture Academy’s therapeutic approach is values-based, family-centred, and solution-oriented. Clinical and therapy programs are designed to invite positive change, build skills, focus on solutions and re-establish family attachments with parents and the family unit central to our founding mission. Goals and plans are aimed at supporting youth and families in overcoming struggles and developing and maintaining healthy lifestyles and relationships.
Additionally, Venture Academy provides customized academic support and stimulating engagement to help students regain confidence and get back on track. Additionally, they impart crucial learning techniques that educate students how to organize their time, prepare projects, and study.
Positive, healthful, and regulated leisure activities take the place of idle time and excessive use of electronics. Additionally, there is a focus on physical health and fitness throughout their time at Venture Academy. Teenagers can include extra tailored activities based on a child's love in sports, music, art, or other particular hobbies while participating in our basic seasonal activities, which help them re-build their self-esteem. At their camp-like treatment campus, teens can enjoy water activities on the lake, rock climbing, art projects, canoeing, and more.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

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Contact & Location

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883 Paddock Ave, Meriden, CT 06450

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Venture Academy accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (844) 929-0796 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other CT centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Venture Academy offer?
Does Venture Academy have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does Venture Academy use?
Specific therapy approaches are not listed in SAMHSA data. Contact the facility for clinical details.
How do I start treatment at Venture Academy?
Call the facility directly at (844) 929-0796 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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