...Meet our Team…Eric Dunkerly, CEO/Managing Director Eric’s professional background has encompassed direct care and management experience in residential and acute care programs, primarily in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Eric is most noted for his...

...Make a Referral…Mountain Youth Academy Residential Treatment Center located, in the rolling hills of Tennessee, welcomes mental health referrals for children and teens ages 5–17. Our treatment center is located only 13 miles from the Virginia...

...In case of a mental health crisis, CALL 988 or seek the nearest emergency room. For physical health emergencies, CALL 911 or seek the nearest emergency room. If you need to reach us immediately, call us at 423-727-9898. Licensed mental health profess...

...Information for Professionals…Mountain Youth Academy welcomes referrals for admission from medical professionals and the community. Please visit our Partner and Professional Referrals page to learn more about this process and to make a referral...

...What to Bring and What not to Bring…Allowed Items A maximum of ten shirts which fit appropriately A maximum of ten pairs of pants/shorts, which fit appropriately Underwear Socks Two pairs of shoes (no laces), one of which needs to be...

...Admission to Mountain Youth Academy…Mountain Youth Academy accepts Medicaid as well as private insurance. We are also a TRICARE®-certified facility. Admissions Forms Referral Checklist Insurance Verification Form Release of Information Additio...

...Substance Use Treatment…Mountain Youth Academy offers treatment to youth patients struggling with substance use disorder or co-occurring substance use and psychiatric disorder. We utilize several approaches to treating youth to include traditio...

...Neurofeedback Treatment…Neurofeedback treatment addresses numerous problems of brain dysregulation, including the anxiety-depression spectrum, attention deficits, behavior disorders, various sleep disorders, headaches and migraines, PMS and emo...

...Specialty Programs at Mountain Youth Academy…In addition to our residential treatment program and educational curriculum, Mountain Youth Academy offers a few specialty programs, including neurofeedback therapy and treatment for substance use di...

...Education at Mountain Youth Academy…Mountain Youth Academy sets high expectations and standards for our students and teaching staff. We do this so that every child has the opportunity to reach their potential. Our goal is to meet each student w...