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Coastal Mountain Youth Academy (CMYA) is an educational and therapeutic program for “at promise” youth, located in Southern California. CMYA’s program consists of a sober day school that serves male and female adolescents between the ages of 15-18. These adolescents struggle with issues such as addiction, truancy, abuse, juvenile detention and probation.
Our Programs
CMYA’s programs are guided by a team of highly experienced individuals specializing in Psychology, Academics, Curriculum Development, Chemical Dependency, Office Administration, Behavior, and Transitional Development.
Our team monitors each student’s progress through their Individual Growth Plans and creates a safe, positive environment for learning, living, and growing.
Warning signs your Child Is in Trouble with Drugs and/or Alcohol
The teenager years bring about many changes. Some of these changes are normal and others can be a sign of a serious problem. As a parent how can you tell the difference.
Below you will see some warning signs for drug and alcohol use and abuse
1) Changes in school- truancy’s, drop in grades
2) Changes in friends or conversation with friends (secretive, or coded language)
3) Changes in clothing or music-new interest in clothes or music that emphasize drug use.
4) Asking to borrow more money than usual
5) Loss of interest in activities that your child used to enjoy
6) Drug paraphernalia- pipes, rolling papers, empty bottles, eye dops, mouth wash or mints etc…
7) Missing prescription drugs
8) Personality or changes in mood- was outgoing now withdrawn, edginess, etc…
9) Withdrawn from family and sober friends,
10) More argumentative, sudden outbursts of rage or anger
11) Change in weight, sleep habits and mood
If your child has any of these signs the maybe struggling with substance abuse. It is time to get your child in for an assessment. Always trust your instincts doing nothing and hoping it goes away puts your child and your family in serious danger.
CMYA’s programs are guided by a team of highly experienced individuals specializing in Psychology, Academics, Curriculum Development, Chemical Dependency, Office Administration, Behavior, and Transitional Development.
We are proud to now be given Accreditation by
Our Mission
The mission of Coastal Mountain
Youth Academy is to provide an educational and therapeutic program for
adolescents that have not been successful in the traditional setting.
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