Venture Academy

What Venture Academy does

Venture Academy is a privately held Canadian provider of residential and day treatment programs for troubled adolescents (ages 12-18) and struggling young adults (ages 19-25), founded in 2001 and headquartered across three operational sites in British Columbia, Alberta (Red Deer), and Ontario (Barrie). The company's core offering is a continuum of therapeutic services anchored by a 30-Day Assessment and Intervention entry point and a multi-month Live-In Residential Treatment program, supported by an evolving portfolio that includes the Liv-Local day-only program, the Brighter Horizons 90-day young adult program, Summer Semester programming, and over fifteen condition-specific treatment modules addressing ADHD, substance abuse, electronic addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, learning disorders, and anger management. Therapeutic delivery relies on evidence-based modalities — cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, family therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness meditation, group therapy, and psychotherapy — applied through a distinctive Individual Placement Model that places one to two students per home in real community settings rather than institutional group care, with educational credits aligned to provincial curriculum.

The business model is direct-to-family with a sales-led and referral-supported go-to-market, leveraging professional networks of psychologists, psychiatrists, school counselors, and educators, alongside a content-marketing engine built on testimonials and outcomes data. Pricing is quote-based, premium, and not publicly disclosed; programs are structured as multi-year subscription-style engagements that include up to two years of follow-up support. The company reports strong outcomes — 92% completion of the 30-day program, 93% of parents reporting improvement on the primary admission reason, 94% reporting overall improvement, and 99% willingness to recommend — and emphasizes no-waitlist immediate admission as a key acquisition lever. Venture Academy operates without disclosed external funding, parent company, or institutional investors, and currently lists 11-50 employees.

Name

Venture Academy

Legal name

Venture Academy

Website

https://ventureacademy.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Venture Academy is a Canadian private provider of residential treatment, day programs, and therapeutic education for troubled teens ages 12-18 and young adults ages 19-25, operating across three Canadian locations under a sales-led, professional referral-supported model since 2001.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Mental Health Treatment

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support (ABA, PBIS, Counseling) (EDAJAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22) (EDAKAAAG), Wraparound Student Support & Case Management Services (At-Risk K–12) (EDAJAEAJ), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

Keywords

• Residential teen treatment
• Youth mental health services
• Behavioral therapy programs
• Adolescent treatment centers
• Family therapy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kelowna

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Treatment Program Fees: Core revenue stream from live-in treatment programs for troubled teens. Fees cover 24/7 residential care, clinical therapy, educational support, counseling, recreational activities, and family support services. Priced as premium service with no government funding required.
2. Liv-Local Program Fees: Daytime-only program where parent and child remain together evenings. Approximately half the cost of full residential program, covering therapeutic and educational services delivered during daytime hours.
3. Young Adult Program Fees: 90-day structured program for young adults ages 19-25 with three phases. Revenue from comprehensive service delivery including therapy, vocational support, and life skills coaching.
4. 30-Day Assessment and Intervention: Initial assessment program providing comprehensive psychological testing and evaluation. Can serve as standalone service or gateway to longer-term treatment programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Venture Academy is a Canadian private residential treatment provider for struggling adolescents (ages 12–18) and young adults (ages 19–25), operating sites in Red Deer (Alberta), Barrie (Ontario), and British Columbia. Its core services include a 30-day assessment and intervention program, a live-in residential treatment program, the Liv-Local non-residential program, the Brighter Horizons young adult program, and a Summer Semester, supported by evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, family therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness.

Product overview

Venture Academy is a Canadian private therapeutic youth treatment organization operating since 2001, providing a coordinated suite of residential and non-residential programs for troubled teens (ages 12-18) and young adults (ages 19-25). The core portfolio centers on the 30-Day Assessment and Intervention program as the entry point, followed by Live-In (Residential) Treatment as the primary long-term offering. Treatment modules span specific conditions including ADHD, substance abuse (drugs, alcohol, marijuana), electronic addiction, mental health issues (depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, learning disorders), and are complemented by seven distinct therapy modalities (CBT, DBT, Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Mindfulness Meditation, and Psychotherapy). Educational continuity is maintained through the Summer Semester and Spring Semester programs. A distinctive alternative is the Liv-Local Program, which provides clinical services without overnight residential component for families who relocate together. The Young Adult Program (Brighter Horizons) extends services to ages 19-25 through a 90-day phased approach. All programs feature educational support, family integration, and outcomes tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Brighter Horizons: A 90-day program for young adults ages 19-25 designed to help struggling young adults transition into independent living through three phases: Know Yourself, Identifying Assets, and Apply and Thrive.

Products and services

• 30 Day Assessment and Intervention Program
• Live-In Residential Treatment Program
• Liv-Local Program
• Young Adult Program (Brighter Horizons)
• Summer Semester Program
• Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
• Teen Mental Health Treatment
• Teen ADHD Treatment Program
• Electronic Addiction Treatment
• Learning Disorders Treatment

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% 30-day program completion rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Universal Health Services (UHS) Behavioral Health: UHS operates one of the largest behavioral health networks in the US, including acute residential and outpatient programs for adolescents. Comparable as a large incumbent provider of residential mental health services, though UHS's portfolio spans the full continuum of behavioral health rather than specializing in the troubled-teen niche.
• Acadia Healthcare: Acadia Healthcare is one of the largest publicly traded behavioral health providers in North America, operating residential treatment facilities and psychiatric hospitals for adolescents and adults. Comparable as a much larger incumbent in the same clinical category, but with broader portfolio including acute psychiatric care.

Direct peers

• SUWS of the Carolinas: SUWS is a wilderness therapy program for adolescents 11-18 addressing behavioral, emotional, and substance abuse issues. Directly comparable as a therapeutic intervention for the same troubled-teen demographic, with overlap in clinical modalities and family engagement model.
• Elevations RTC: Elevations RTC is a residential treatment center for teens ages 13-18 in Utah offering clinical therapy, academics, and adventure programming. Directly comparable on residential treatment format, clinical modality mix (CBT, DBT, family therapy), and family-pay admissions model.
• Sundance Canyon Academy: Sundance Canyon Academy is a Utah residential treatment center for adolescents 12-18 offering therapeutic, academic, and behavioral programming. Directly comparable in target age band, residential structure, and family-pay model.
• Calo Programs: Calo Programs is a residential treatment program for adolescents and young adults focused on attachment and adoption-related challenges. Comparable to Venture Academy as a private residential behavioral health program with strong family-systems therapy component.
• Clearview Horizon: Clearview Horizon is a residential treatment center for adolescent girls, offering individual therapy, family therapy, and academic programming. Directly comparable on residential structure, clinical modality mix, and troubled-teen family-pay model.
• Liahona Academy: Liahona Academy is a therapeutic boarding school and residential program for adolescent boys ages 12-18. Directly comparable on age band, residential structure, family-pay tuition model, and combination of therapy with accredited academics.
• Pacific Quest: Pacific Quest is a Hawaii-based therapeutic wilderness and residential program for adolescents and young adults addressing behavioral, mental health, and substance abuse issues. Directly comparable as a private-pay residential program targeting the same troubled-teen demographic with a clinical-plus-experiential model.
• Trails Carolina: Trails Carolina is a wilderness therapy and residential treatment program for struggling teens and young adults in North Carolina, combining outdoor adventure with clinical therapy. Directly comparable to Venture Academy on age range, therapeutic modality mix, and family-driven admissions model.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/venture-academy-for-troubled-teens

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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