Social media use that harms someone’s life may be suspected as social media addiction. This type of addiction is a relatively new field of study, so research is limited but ongoing. Still, experts have begun identifying signs and symptoms that point to this becoming classified as an addiction. Teens are especially vulnerable to social media…
With the prominence of the smartphone and tablet computers, many parents are concerned about cyberbullying. Teens are likely to encounter this issue at some point: 95% of teens are online, and 37% of them have experienced cyberbullying. Discover some of the signs of cyberbullying in teens, and reach out for help from Venture Academy today.…
It all started one night at a party. All it took was that first time for Evan Smith’s life to unravel. Before long, the teen was using drugs and narcotics and pushing his parents to their limits.
Venture Academy is a private coed residential treatment program for teens aged 13 to 18 with emotional and/or behavioural challenges that interfere with their functioning at home or school. It has locations in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario.
Gordon Hay only did one semester at Trinity Western—but a volunteer experience at a local custody centre with fellow classmates set him on the path to his passion.
A new business with a focus on educational support and treatment for troubled teens, has opened its doors to clients in Delburne. Executive Director Ed Rifo and Director of Operations, Teresa Hay of Venture Academy, attended Delburne’s Sept. 21 council meeting to address concerns expressed by some business owners about the school locating in Delburne.
Venture Academy, a private school in British Columbia, has been helping high-risk adolescents from across Canada to manage their psychological needs and overcome their dependencies since 2001. The youth, 13 to 18 years of age, come from middle-class families where parents are at their wit’s end. They can no longer maintain relationships with their children, whose…
Several hundred participants battled the elements today in West Kelowna for the Mudd, Sweat and Tears obstacle course. The six or 12k obstacle course mud run was set at Crystal Mountain and promised participants a chance to reconnect with nature, climb heartbreaking slopes, be covered in tons of mud, climb obstacles and push their limits. One…
When families call to see if Venture Academy can help their troubled youth, they always want to tell their story and it’s always a story of desperation, says the executive director. Many have tried all kinds of other treatment programs to no avail. He launched Venture Academy 13 years ago after recognizing a tremendous need…
TORONTO — Media outlets around the world have been captivated by Canadian pop star Justin Bieber’s latest tussle with the law, but a much wider audience finds itself engrossed by the singer’s struggles with himself. Bieber’s increasingly erratic public behaviour, escalating bouts of temper and brazen use of both legal and illegal substances are an…