Embark Behavioral Health

“Embark is an outstanding adolescent residential facility. The physical plant is rural, just outside of Independence, MO, and is nestled in the timber, away from the world’s distractions, and has a truly peaceful, calming environment throughout the entire campus. But the most important aspect of Embark, are the people who take care of, and guide kids who are significantly struggling with today’s social and mental health challenges. This includes the therapists, the housing staff, the nursing staff, the food service staff, and the administrators who don’t just take care of you child, but truly “care” for your child. Every one of the 100+ staff members, knew my child by name. As parents, leaving your child with others, is one of the hardest things you’ll do. The communication with all staff members was very responsive and gave us comfort that our child was in great hands. I was very pleased with the individual therapy my child received, the weekly family therapy, the family retreat with our child (experiencing the daily life on campus), and also the weekly parent group that met virtually. The mix of professionalism and empathy at Embark, gave us great confidence our child was where she needed to be. Our child spent nearly 90 days in treatment and she returned to us a different child. She is now hopeful, has the skills to cope with ongoing challenges, and we are now able to communicate effectively with our daughter. I pray we never require the services at Embark in the future, but if Residential is ever needed again, we know where we will go for help. Thank you Embark. We are grateful.”

“My daughter was at this facility for almost three months. In that time she got sober and was able to open up emotionally unlike in the past. She also learned independence skills an gained some confidence in her own abilities. I am thankful for embark and the impact they had on my daughter. Anytime I had a problem it was addressed immediately: I would recommend this facility to any parent who has a teen who struggles with their behaviors or addiction. I was thankful to have finally found a place that could help my child without feeding her Psychotropic meds like a mental facility this is nothing like A mental institution. It’s more like a camp that wants better for your child and teaches your child to want better for themselves at the same time.”

“I just had to stop in and write a review for Embark in Independence MO. Last winter, my son needed residential treatment as it was no longer safe for him to be in home. After exploring various options, Embark was the only program that would take him, and only on a trial basis. As a family, we were hoping for a brief respite and then planned to bring him home and get back to it. Most surprising though, was that the young man we brought home made more progress in that 90 days than we would have ever dreamed possible! We brought him home about a month ago. Before Embark, he was having meltdowns and needing to be physcially restrained at school multiple times per week for his safety as well as everyone else's. Since he has been home... At home and in the community, not a single meltdown. At school, the same. No holds, no issues. He is focused on his school work, and not distracted by dysregulated classmates. He is walking away from situations that previously would have triggered him into physical violence. He has actively opposed bullying at his school, putting into practice the skills that he learned and saw modeled in the millieu. At home, he no longer goes from 0 to 100 without warning. He is able to walk away. He can tolerate frustration. I could give numerous examples - but needless to say, we are beyond grateful! Embark worked with him on medication changes, therapeutic instruction, and training in the millieu of students - and what they did made a signficant and positive impact in the life of our son and our family. This young man that we brought home from Embark has grown leaps and bounds in emotional maturity beyond what I would have dreamed was possible in such a short time. Placing your kid in residential is an impossibly difficult decision for any parent. But at this place, the phenomenal people and program are making a difference! And our family is forever grateful.”

“Wonderful place for my 16 year old daughter. Staff did everything right from billing to therapy to activities. I would give them 10 stars if I could.”