Help for Boys
Throughout the US
Timothy Hill Academy offers a 12–18 month residential program for behaviorally or academically troubled boys, ages 13–17. While we serve all teen boys with various challenges, many of the boys we serve are adopted. Our program supports the unique challenges often connected to adoption, including attachment difficulties, emotional regulation, trust, and related behavioral or academic struggles, while also providing vocational training through our Teen Work Sharp™ program, spiritual and biblical mentoring, and character-building activities on our campus in Tennessee. Our professional staff, limited program size, and rural setting help create a calm, structured environment where each student receives 24/7 care and personal attention from teachers, counselors, and highly trained staff, offering families an opportunity for meaningful growth and lasting change.
Timothy Hill Academy is a non-profit organization, which helps keep tuition costs more affordable for families. The therapeutic boarding school is designed to help troubled boys between 13 and 17. The campus thrives in an equestrian, adventure-based environment to transform lives through love. Our professional staff teach teenage boys how to become productive citizens through character training and vocational training with Work Sharp™. We also offer career counseling, caseworker and caretaker support, and we create a plan for transitioning the boy back into their home community. Timothy Hill Academy’s campus is located in Tennessee.
Our separate Work Sharp™ program for adult men, age 18-25, is a needed transition from foster care to adulthood. Our goal is to help young men transition into society as stable contributors, being able to hold a job, live on their own, and give back to their community. We offer a group home setting with one-to-one mentoring, psychological counseling, and attainable goals that focus on Work Sharp™ Vocational Development, Physical & Mental Health, & Spiritual Development.
Timothy Hill is a therapeutic boarding school for troubled teen boys experiencing future-impacting relational or emotional difficulties. The Timothy Hill Academy Tennessee campus limits care to 10 boys, allowing our therapists and trained staff to give more attention to each struggling teen boy. An individualized therapy plan and family-focused care help our students thrive mentally and emotionally in less time.
The renowned Timothy Hill Academy helps struggling boys find purpose. Timothy Hill Academy enrolls boys year-round and provides all levels of therapeutic care for teen boys, ages 13-17, with mild to severe emotional and behavioral problems.
Timothy Hill Academy is dedicated to the restoration and healing of families. Our beautiful, rural campus in Tennessee helps troubled boys find a new start in life with purpose and vision for a productive future. While our program is highly disciplined, we use a loving, family-style, caring approach with a strong emphasis on work and responsibility. Timothy Hill Academy offers experienced group and individual counseling, often using the outdoors as an effective counseling and mentoring setting for boys. Teenage boys who are active and enjoying themselves will more readily open up and share their issues with our staff counselors. While the boys live here, we also work with their families to bring positive changes and transformation to their relationships.
“The Ranch is getting it done. It’s working. Lives are being transformed through love. It’s working.”
(Timothy Hill Board Chairman)
“Our son went from not believing in himself academically, personally or spiritually, to gaining real tools to manage frustration, academic focus and lack of motivation. Most importantly, he started believing in himself, reconnecting with his faith, becoming excited about the future, and developing healthier relationships. We cannot say enough good things about the staff at THA. They are fully invested in this program and each boy there. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
(2023)
“What God has done through Timothy’s live and death, the amount of bounty that this tree has brought… it’s just really amazing to see. To see how Timothy Hill instill that discipline and training it helps to see how God is changing the people that they are working for and serving.”
(Christ’s Calling Volunteer Ministry Executive Director)
“As far as facilities go, this is the best one I’ve been in. Like before I came here I didn’t really care about doing good… I’ve had a change of heart.”
(Current Program Participant)
“We support the ranch faithfully, we love what they do because they transform lives. All these kids that have the opportunity to go to Timothy Hill Ranch, they have the opportunity to learn about Jesus Christ. That’s the number one thing that really hooked me!”
(Long time supporter, current board member of Timothy Hill)
“My son is in the program and set to graduate high school soon. It has been a safe place for him to be while he works on being his best self. I checked out numerous programs before choosing Timothy Hill. It has been a great choice and helped the entire family.”
(2024)
“I highly recommend Timothy Hill Academy to any parent/parents that are struggling with their teen’s behavior. I couldn’t thank everyone enough for their time and energy that they poured into our son, Zachary. They all feel like family now and Zach frequently calls to chat with the staff.”
(2024)
Timothy Hill Academy is a faith-based therapeutic boarding school dedicated to helping boys aged 13-17 overcome behavioral and emotional challenges. The academy combines accredited academics, clinical therapy, vocational training, and spiritual development in a structured yet nurturing environment. Its individualized educational program is designed to help students catch up or excel academically, with a curriculum tailored to meet their unique needs. Students work towards earning their high school diplomas through an accredited online platform while developing life skills like obtaining a driver’s license and securing employment. Therapeutic services include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), group sessions, recreational therapy, and equine therapy, all aimed at fostering emotional resilience, respect, and self-regulation. Family therapy is also an integral part of the program, helping rebuild relationships and preparing teens for a successful reintegration into their homes. Through its holistic approach, Timothy Hill Academy offers struggling boys the tools they need to transform their lives, build character, and achieve long-term success. With a supportive community and a proven framework for personal growth, the academy provides a path to healing and a brighter future for both students and their families.
