Stillwater Academy is pleased to announce Scott Jones, CMHC as its new Executive Director and Owner. 

Scott Jones has a long history with Stillwater Academy and has been instrumental in the growth and innovation of Stillwater Academy over the past two decades. Until recently, Scott worked as a Primary Therapist at Outback Therapeutic Expeditions, a wilderness therapy program located in Utah after having worked as a Primary Therapist, Family Therapist, and Program Director at Stillwater Academy.  With this varied and vast background, Scott takes a strength-based, relational approach to therapy and loves guiding students and staff in the discovery of their unique strengths, to “see” their inherent value. 

When asked about his career, Scott says, “I have great reverence for the process of change and growth that students and their families go through while at Stillwater Academy. I approach therapy as a humble participant in that change process. I embrace the power of relationships in inviting change, I understand that change requires risk and healing can only happen in a safe and nurturing environment. I believe that students “would if they could” and often their self-destructive behaviors come from a shame-based view of themselves. When working with a student or parent, my mantra is “don’t get stuck in the thick of thin things”. Often students and parents are so focused on the immediate “problems” that it is difficult for them to recognize a way out of the challenges they face. I take a strength-based, relational approach to therapy and love helping students discover their unique strengths and “see” their inherent value, often for the first time. I have a passion for working with adolescents and their families and am grateful for the chance to be involved in the miracles that happen every day at Stillwater Academy.”

Lee Caldwell is the previous Executive Director/Owner and heart and soul of Stillwater Academy for over 30 years. Lee will continue to play the invaluable role of Director of Admissions ‪and can be reached at 385-352-3371.‬‬‬

About Stillwater Academy

Stillwater Academy since 1988 is a one-of-a-kind clinical treatment program and accredited school that helps teens and families who have experienced profound family disruptions find healing and re-connection. Through our unique approach, we help students (age 13-17) LEARN new ways of addressing their challenges; LIVE the skills they are developing in a family setting that provides warmth, support, and consistency; and LEAD others as they prepare for a transition. Founded in 1988, Stillwater Academy has over 30 years of experience in helping students struggling with challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction (substance, electronic, and gaming), family conflict, neurodiversity, ASD Level 1, and more. Always maximizing insurance benefits to offset the high cost of treatment for families because we are licensed to provide Residential Support, Day Treatment, and Outpatient Treatment. Our clinical approach includes weekly individual, family, group, and equine-assisted therapy; inspired, classroom-based education by State licensed teachers; and engaging recreation activities with a purpose; all directed at strengthening family relationships and preparing our students to achieve long-term success post-treatment.