An Innovative Approach to

Adolescent Sober Living

Woodhaven Recovery offers extended residential care and adolescent sober living for teen boys in Pennsylvania.

Here, recovery, education, family healing, and daily life come together in one supportive community, giving young people the time, structure, and connection they need to heal, grow, and begin building a future filled with purpose and possibility.

Experience Woodhaven Recovery

Take a virtual tour of Woodhaven Recovery and see how adolescent sober living, education, recovery support, and family connection come together in one community. From our comfortable residences to Woodhaven Prep, clinical engagement, recreation, and daily recovery practices, every part of our campus is designed to help teen boys heal, learn, grow, and move forward with structure, support, and hope.

A Haven for Hope and Healing

Nestled in the mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Woodhaven was created to feel calm, steady, and deeply supportive. Boys are given space to breathe, time to grow, and a community that helps them take the next right step. In this peaceful setting, healing happens through daily routines, honest connection, shared experiences, and the quiet belief that recovery can become part of a full and meaningful life.

A Recovery Community Designed for Teen Boys

Woodhaven Recovery was built around the developmental needs of adolescent boys in recovery. Teens need structure, connection, accountability, education, recreation, and steady guidance that meet them where they are. Every part of Woodhaven Recovery is designed to help boys feel supported, build confidence, and move toward lasting recovery.

Teens walking across a wooded bridge, representing growth, independence, and the residential continuum at Woodhaven Recovery.

A Path Toward Independence and Adulthood

At Woodhaven Recovery, boys are supported through a continuum of residential environments designed for different stages of recovery, growth, and independence. Each home provides structure, accountability, and community while helping young people develop life skills, responsibility, and readiness for what comes next.

Woodhaven Residences

Woodhaven Recovery offers a residential continuum for teen boys and young men in Pennsylvania, with each home designed for a different stage of recovery, growth, and independence.

  • Woodhaven Manor, a structured residential setting for teen boys in recovery at Woodhaven Recovery in Pennsylvania.

    Woodhaven Manor

    Woodhaven Manor is the foundation of our adolescent sober living program, offering a structured and supportive residential environment for teen boys beginning or continuing their recovery journey.

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    Woodhaven Cottage

    Woodhaven Cottage offers increased independence for adolescents who have demonstrated maturity, responsibility, and a continued commitment to recovery while remaining closely connected to staff and community support.

  • Common area at Woodhaven on Mulberry, a collegiate recovery residence for young men in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

    Woodhaven on Mulberry

    Woodhaven on Mulberry, located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, supports young men in higher education through sober collegiate living, structure, peer support, and continued recovery accountability.

Comprehensive Support for Teen Boys in Recovery

Woodhaven Recovery brings together the essential supports adolescents need to build lasting recovery. Our program integrates Recovery Principles, Woodhaven Prep, Clinical Engagement, Recreation, Family Program, and Strategic Planning so boys are supported academically, emotionally, and socially as they begin building a healthier future.

Teen boys rock climbing with staff support, representing recreation, trust, and comprehensive recovery support at Woodhaven Recovery.
  • A teen boy with curly hair relaxing on a couch while reading a book, representing personal reflection and early recovery support at Woodhaven Recovery.

    Recovery Principles

    Recovery Principles emphasize a holistic approach that integrates personalized support, a customized twelve-step approach for adolescents, positive role modeling, and engaging activities within a nurturing environment to empower young men on their journey to lasting recovery.

  • Two high school boys studying together at a desk, symbolizing academic engagement and peer encouragement at Woodhaven Prep.

    Recovery High School

    Woodhaven Prep is dedicated to providing an innovative educational experience led by our certified teacher, integrating recovery principles into the curriculum and fostering academic excellence to support adolescent boys on their path to high school graduation.

  • A teenage boy in a beige hoodie sitting on a couch, engaged in self-reflection, representing the therapeutic support coordinated through Woodhaven Recovery’s clinical services.

    Clinical Engagement

    Clinical Engagement focuses on providing comprehensive support through personalized therapy and evidence-based practices, ensuring that each adolescent receives the guidance and tools necessary for effective recovery and personal growth.

  • Teen boys rock climbing outdoors, representing adventure, strength, and healthy coping skills developed through the Woodhaven Recovery recreation program.

    Recreation Program

    Our recreation program helps adolescent boys rediscover joy and develop healthy coping mechanisms through engaging activities that promote physical fitness and social interaction, essential for their recovery.

  • A teen boy embracing his mother in a sunny park, capturing the connection and healing that happen through family involvement at Woodhaven Recovery.

    Family Program

    Our unique Family Program offers vital support for families navigating the recovery process. Through educational workshops, support groups, and therapeutic sessions, families gain insights into addiction and learn to foster open communication. On-site family days provide opportunities for bonding, helping to strengthen relationships essential for long-term recovery.

  • A certified high school teacher supporting one adolescent student in a classroom setting, reflecting the individualized academic support and recovery-integrated education at Woodhaven Recovery.

    Strategic Planning

    Strategic planning helps young men prepare for adulthood by exploring career options, navigating college opportunities and developing essential life skills. We empower them to make informed decisions and build a strong foundation so they can successfully launch into adulthood.

We're here to listen. Call us at 570-999-6099 to discuss your son’s individual needs and how our tailored approach can support your son and family.

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  • "They gave my son something I could not; they showed him a path out of his addiction. They also protected and mentored him and helped him understand the value of drug-free living. They also held him accountable for his actions and led him back to an appreciation for life that I thought was lost. They played a very central role in saving my son’s life." C.M. Parent - Pennsylvania

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