Gatehouse is a coed residential life skills academy that is transforming young adults (age 17-24) struggling with chemical dependency and in some cases dual diagnosis issues.

Gatehouse Academy is:

• Young Adult Focused. We only accept those age 17-24.
• Focused on recovery from substance abuse through involvment in the 12 steps of recovery.
• Clinically oriented. Therapy and psychiatric support is provided with direction by Donald Durham, Ph.D. and Leslie Kaminski, M.D.
• Long-term. Our average length of stay is 9-12 months.
• Academic. Accredited high school completion and college level coursework is available.
• Recreational. Yoga, karate, equestrian, hiking, swimming and much more.
• Teaching Life Skills. Cooking, shopping, time management, work ethic and more.

The setting for this experience is a main campus located in Wickenburg, Arizona with a satellite operation in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. The monthly fee of $5500 is inclusive, covering residence, therapy, school and ranch wilderness experiences, with the exception of medical, dental and psychiatric services.