Educational Options, LLC

National Association of Social Workers, Independent Educational Consultants Association, National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs, CHADD, LDA, IDA, Small Boarding Schools Association

Nationwide educational and therapeutic placement services

A comprehensive educational and therapeutic placement service for families nationwide who have a child, teen or young adult struggling with a variety of learning or emotional difficulties

"At a time when nobody else could offer help or assistance, when we had nowhere to turn, you took charge. You gave us the same care you would have given your own child. There were days when I thought - You saved our daughter's life. What could be more trying then to deal with and communicate with parent's of a child in trouble? I know we did not make life easy for you - but your composure kept us on course. You really did know what was best for the entire family. Obviously visiting the two facilities helped us make a decision but narrowing it down to these choices would have been impossible for us. Your continued encouragement and feedback helped keep us on track. This was a life changing experience for our entire family. What could be more difficult than trying to find the right place to send your troubled child? Talk about the "trust" factor! When nothing else is working - and all the doctors and medicines are not working - it's folks like you that come in and save the day."
Parents of E., Age 17

"We have our daughter back at home with us and we are now happy and fulfilled. Our daughter is now looking forward to her promising future. Marla Simon was a godsend. Her advice was right on. She provided us with accurate and helpful information. Most importantly, she was concerned, warm, insightful, compassionate and wise."
Mr. and Mrs. K - Parents of B., age 16

"Before I went to wilderness I felt trapped, anxious and unhappy. At first I resented my parents for sending and escorting me there. After an adjustment period, I pushed myself outside my comfort zone - emotionally and physically. I related all of the wilderness skills to my life and the struggles I had been battling. I exerted myself physically, emotionally, and intellectually and still had time to laugh and enjoy life. Wilderness was a jumpstart and it helped me to realize that I no longer wanted to feel trapped and overwhelmed and instead I wanted balance and freedom.

After wilderness I attended a residential treatment center in Utah . The transition was hard but I knew that it was the best place for me to grow and develop the skills I needed to go home. I felt free from the constraints and pressure I put on myself, and I felt like a normal teenager who could relax and enjoy life. While I was there I realized I never really understood what the concept of balance meant. I made a conscious decision to no longer submit myself to the pain, angst, and the void of happiness I experienced before. I learned how rewarding and enjoyable life can be when you can unconditionally love yourself. I learned to laugh and live again. Thank you."
B. Age 16

Families nationwide are provided with caring and compassionate placement services that are individualized to their child, teen or young adult's specific needs. Some issues that are common include: Oppositional Behavior, Chemical Dependency, ADD/H, LD, Bi Polar, Adoption, Trauma and more. Placement services can occur in a short time frame when needed. We continue to assist you throughout your child's treatment and work closely with boarding schools, emotional growth/therapeutic boarding schools, residential treatment centers, wilderness programs, psychiatric hospitals, young adult transitional programs, and chemical dependency treatment facilities.