What are some organizations in Virginia that can help with troubled teens?

kaylaboo: What are some organizations in Virginia that can help with troubled teens?
I am working on a project to help teens with troubled pasts and having a day with them to boost their spirits and get to to realize they can do anything. But i need to find troubled teens organizations to host it for any ideas please?

Answers and Views:

Answer by TheImport
Talk to your local Community Services Board. They usually have departments that work specifically with children and adolescents, and will – in the very least – be able to direct you to other providers who offer services in that area.

Answer by Phillipe
Much depends on what kind of trouble the teens are having.

For over 55 years, Al-Anon (which includes Alateen for younger members) has been offering strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers.

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentoring has a long-lasting, positive effect on children’s confidence, grades, and social skills,

TroubledTeensGuide.com educates the youths’ parents about the various Virginia options.

Answer by murrayskeeter
Turning Winds Academic Institute has been successful in helping hundreds of troubled teens get their lives back “on track.” Turning Winds Academic Institute is one of the world’s premier teen boarding schools. Through the use of our Integrated Therapeutic Curriculum model, they have been very successful in treating adolescents who struggle with or exhibit different negative behaviors,