Faith, Family, And 90 Days: Austin Davis On Saving Teens

Licensed professional counselor and Clear Fork Academy founder Austin Davis joins Rich to talk about rescuing teens from addiction and mental-health crises with clinically rigorous, Christ-centered residential care. He explains why 90-day programs, family-systems work, and even nightly dinners can change outcomes—and what warning signs parents miss most. They also discuss his book, My Kid, My Crisis, a plain-language guide for overwhelmed families. Sponsored by Maryland Pickers Guest Bio:  Austin Davis, LPC-S, is the founder and CEO of Clear Fork Academy, one of Texas’s largest Christ-centered residential treatment programs for teens. Since 2017, his team has helped rehabilitate more than 5,000 adolescents struggling with substance use and mental-health disorders. He’s the author of My Kid, My Crisis, blending real family stories with practical tools parents can use right away.  Main Topics: ·         The post-COVID surge in teen mental-health and substance-use challenges·         Why Clear Fork’s model is clinically based and Christ-centered (not either/or)·         90-day residential care, plus outpatient and step-down options·         Family-systems intensives and why “if the family doesn’t get better, the kid won’t”·         Charter-school academics on campus; getting teens back on track to graduate·         Early warning signs parents miss: changes in people, places, and things·         Social media’s dopamine loop and permanent online consequences·         Everyday rituals that heal: tech-free family dinner, shoulder-to-shoulder talks·         What to do before the ER: seek help early; you’re not alone·         Stories of transformation and the role of faith, service, fitness, and fun in recovery  Resources mentioned: ·         Clear Fork Academy — admissions & info: clearforkacademy.com (ages 13–17; boys & girls campuses; 90-day track; family intensives; charter-school academics; Texas-based outpatient/virtual within TX). ·         Book: My Kid, My Crisis by Austin Davis·         Episode Sponsor: Maryland Pickers·         Supporter: Full Circle Boards·         Supporter: Sincerely Sawyer Photography Send us Fan MailMaryland PickersFamily Owned & Operated - Maryland Pickers Junk Removal & Hauling - Serving Harford & Baltimore CouDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTokSponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCastSubscribe by Email