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At Red River Youth Academy we believe in hope, second chances, and new beginnings. We focus on teaching our clients functional life skills and the ability to perceive and process information effectively, enabling them to make healthier life decisions. The youth of today are tomorrowâs future and society needs to be proactive in building a strong foundation for success. We at Red River Youth Academy are continuously improving our facility, our program, and ourselves so that we can give our clients every opportunity and the tools they need to succeed.
Our staff consists of licensed professionals from the disciplines of psychiatry, psychology, counseling, social work, nursing, dietary services, and special education. Our staff is trained in every aspect of the program and exemplifies the best in each profession.
(Sept. 30, 2024) Red River Youth Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Sharron Carter as Chief Executive Officer. Carter was promoted to CEO from the position of Intake Coordinator. Carter brings experience in management as she has been with Red River Youth Academy for 7 years. She has held various positions at Red…
Aug. 25, 2021 (NORMAN, Okla.) â Red River Youth Academy has named Katherine Leidy as chief executive officer. Leidy previously served as business development director at the psychiatric residential treatment facility since 2014. Before joining the staff at Red River, she worked for the Oklahoma Department of Human Services and the University of Oklahoma Center…
May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month and an excellent time to focus on protective factors that help youth get a healthy start in life. While the number of adolescents reporting poor mental health is increasing, helping them build connectedness with others can help protect their mental health. Connectedness is the sense of being cared for,…
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