Director of Admissions
Carla D. Shorts, MS, LPC
Admissions Phone
(828) 767-5509
Physical Address
501 W. State Street
Black Mountain, NC
 
Black Mountain Academy is a therapeutic boarding school supporting adolescent males ages 13-17 with level 1 autism or who struggle with social relationships, anxiety, and traditional academic approaches. The homelike environment of our boarding school provides students with the therapeutic and academic structure they need to reach their full potential, with the added excitement of adventure and the wilderness. Every component of the Black Mountain Academy program is designed to provide enriching experiences for students in the community, outdoors, and at home on a daily basis. Our trained and licensed therapists work with staff and students to co-create experiences that help build social skills, the ability to access friendship, and improve executive function, emotional regulation, and life skills. At Black Mountain Academy, we help young men thrive through an integrated clinical approach that provides a combination of academic, social, adventure, and vocational activities.

General Information

Private Investment Group
The Aspiro Group
Privately Owned
The Aspiro Group

Residential Treatment

No
13 - 17
Call For More Information
No
12 Months
24
Suburban
6 students to a room
Staff Secured
No
HIGH: Family Expected on weekly calls (or more) & to attend all family workshops (weekly , monthly or quarterly)
0%
0%
100%
0%
0%

Insurance

Call for more Information
N/A
No

Therapy - Individual

Yes, part of the program cost
15 Hours
2
All therapists are licensed by the state of operation
0 Clients
Yes

Therapy - Group

Yes
2 Hours
7 Hours
0 Hours
Yes

Additional Professionals & Medical Rule Outs

> 50%
Call for more information
No
No

Treatment Modalities

Yes
Yes
Yes
Breathing Techniques / Breath Work
Meditation
No

Staff

1:4
Yes
No
High School Diploma
0 Hours

Academic

9 - 12
Call for more Information
1:4
Traditional teacher-led class
Yes
Yes
Year Round School (either quarters, trimester, semesters)
No
Yes
Tests
Classes
Yes

Transition Programming

Yes
Additional Therapist To Work With Student Or Family As Transition
Formal Transition To Another Therapist
Family Or Student Coaching Support For Certain Amount
Call For More Information
Call for more Information

Accreditation

N/A

Nuts & Bolts

Yes
Call for more information
No
Call for more information
Charlotte / Douglas International Airport [CLT]
1.5 Hours
> 50%
No
No
No
N/A
0 Hours
Mission Statement
Providing opportunities for young men with learning differences that foster academic, social, emotional, and personal development.