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Ozark Trails Academy

Willow Springs, Missouri

Level of care: Residential treatment (RTC), Residential, Therapeutic boarding school
Ages: 13 to 19
Insurance: Not yet verified, call to confirm

Listed as operating. 3 sources, newest retrieved Jun 23, 2026. Record researched Jun 23, 2026.

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Published program summary

Co-ed Ozarks residential program that caps enrollment at 36 teens and blends licensed clinical therapy with intensive wilderness/adventure and equine therapy on a large rural campus, serving ages 13-19 with mild-to-moderate emotional and behavioral issues.

Services and populations

Genders served: Co-ed (boys and girls)
Specialties: Mild-to-moderate emotional and behavioral problems, Trauma, Adoption, Reactive attachment disorder (RAD), Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Self-harm, Low self-esteem, Family conflict
Modalities: Individual therapy, Group therapy, Family therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Trauma-informed care, Narrative therapy, Adventure / experiential therapy, Wilderness therapy, Equine therapy, Animal-assisted therapy, Horticulture therapy, Music therapy, Art therapy, Sand tray therapy, Attachment therapy, Play therapy, Mindfulness
Approximate published capacity: Limited to 36 teens

Admissions

Typical length of stay: Usually ten months or longer

Credentials and public record

Accreditation: The Joint Commission (self-reported)
Public record: Not yet checked
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Location

Address: Route 1 Box 169, Willow Springs, MO 65793
County: Howell County

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Sources

Provider website · Source date Jun 23, 2026
Program website (contact page) · Source date Jun 23, 2026
Program website (enrollment page) · Source date Jun 23, 2026

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