Liahona Academy

Name

Liahona Academy

Legal name

Liahona Academy for Youth, LLC

Website

https://liahonaacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Mental Health Treatment

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

Keywords

• Residential treatment center
• Adolescent mental health care
• Teen behavioral therapy
• Therapeutic boarding school
• Youth substance abuse treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint George

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Treatment Services: Long-term residential treatment program for troubled teen boys. Services include room and board, clinical care, therapy, academics, and recreational activities. Billed monthly with payment expected each month until insurance coverage is verified.
2. Clinical and Therapeutic Services: Individual, group, and family therapy along with psychiatric and medical services. Claims submitted to insurance providers for out-of-network mental health benefits.
3. Housing/Room and Board: Separate housing (room and board) provided for outpatient care patients. Typically not covered by insurance. Monthly billing to responsible party.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Liahona Academy operates a residential treatment center in Hurricane, Utah that provides 24/7 therapeutic care for troubled teen boys ages 12-17. The program integrates individual, group, family, and experiential therapy with an accredited academic curriculum to address behavioral, emotional, mental health, and substance abuse issues. Services are billed monthly and include room and board, clinical care, accredited academics, recreational activities, and bi-weekly family therapy via HIPAA-compliant telemedicine.

Product overview

Liahona Academy operates as a single, unified residential treatment center for troubled teen boys aged 12-17 located in Hurricane, Utah. The program integrates five core service components: a Residential Treatment Center providing 24/7 care, Therapeutic Programs delivering individual/family/group/experiential therapy, an Accredited Academic Program with classroom instruction leading to diploma, Family Therapy and Support Services, and Recreation/Experiential Therapy. The program runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is nationally accredited through AdvancEd/Global Commission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Treatment Center Program A residential treatment center for troubled teen boys ages 12-17 that provides 24/7 therapeutic care, including individual, family, and group therapy, academic education, and recreational activities in a structured home-like setting in Hurricane, Utah.
• Therapeutic Programs Comprehensive therapeutic intervention combining individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and experiential therapy modalities to address behavioral, emotional, and mental health issues including ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and oppositional defiant disorder.
• Accredited Academic Program Nationally accredited academic program through AdvancEd/Global Commission with state-licensed teachers providing classroom instruction, credit recovery, individualized education plans, and preparation for high school diploma. Includes electives such as art, music, woodworking, and culinary arts.
• Family Therapy and Support Services A family treatment program featuring bi-weekly family therapy sessions via HIPAA-compliant video telemedicine (VSEE), weekly parent updates from therapists and case managers, confidential phone calls between students and parents, and transition support after graduation.
• Recreation and Experiential Therapy Recreational therapy program including hiking, water sports, bowling, community service projects, and outdoor activities designed to build self-esteem, teamwork skills, and positive peer relationships. Off-campus activities are available for higher-level students.
• Medical and Psychiatric Services 24/7 medical staffing with board-eligible psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and licensed therapists. Includes medication management, crisis intervention, and safety planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can work toward high school diploma (not GED) through nationally accredited program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• Newport Academy: Multi-site residential and outpatient treatment program for adolescents with mental health, substance use, and behavioral issues; closely comparable integrated clinical-academic model serving a similar teen demographic nationwide.
• Red Rock Canyon School: Utah-based residential treatment center for adolescents offering therapeutic and academic services; directly comparable geographic and regulatory context with similar teen residential model.
• Diamond Ranch Academy: Residential treatment and academic program for at-risk teens in Utah, blending therapeutic boarding school and clinical services; comparable population, location, and integrated care approach.
• Sundance Canyon Academy: Utah-based residential treatment center for adolescent boys with academic and therapeutic programming; directly comparable all-boys, Utah-licensed model targeting troubled teens.
• Elk River Treatment Program: Residential treatment center for adolescents struggling with behavioral and emotional issues, combining therapy and academics; comparable model serving similar teen demographic with national draw.
• Heritage Schools: Residential treatment and academic program for troubled adolescents in Utah, with therapeutic boarding school model serving teens with behavioral and emotional issues nationally.

Broad incumbents

• Rogers Behavioral Health: National behavioral health system providing residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient services including for adolescents; overlapping therapeutic and residential offerings for youth mental health and substance use.
• Universal Health Services: Large hospital and behavioral health operator whose behavioral health segment includes inpatient and residential psychiatric facilities serving adolescents and adults; broader portfolio but overlapping youth residential mental health category.
• Acadia Healthcare: Large publicly traded operator of behavioral health facilities including inpatient psychiatric and residential programs for adolescents; comparable treatment category but at much greater scale and broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Aspiro Adventure Program: Wilderness and adventure-based therapy program for adolescents and young adults; overlapping client base of struggling teens and families seeking intensive intervention, though modality differs from residential clinical model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LiahonaAcademy

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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