Warning Signs
All teens are susceptible. Parents who say, “Not my kid,” are the same parents who stay in denial until their son or daughter is in real trouble.
Paul Dean
Parenting a Troubled Teen
If you believe that your teen may have crossed the line from normal teenage behavior over to “troubled teen” behavior, here is some advice that we found to be effective as we work to restore family relationships.
Ty’s Testimony
Ty Thibault, former student and current professional body builder, shares some of his past struggles and his appreciation of the program.
James’ Story
James is a lead Youth Care Worker. In this excerpt from our 10 Years in the Making video, James shares his heart for the students of Rock Solid Refuge.
10 Years in the Making
Our 10 Year anniversary documentary "10 Years in the Making: The Rock Solid Refuge Story" is a great place to start whether you want to know more about who we are, what we do, or why we do it.
Join our team!
Long time Youth Pastor, Micah Downing, talks about his experience coming into Rock Solid Refuge from a more traditional ministry.
40 Developmental Assets
Grounded in research on child and adolescent development, risk prevention, and resiliency, assets are surprisingly easy to build! Asset building is about relationships—anyone can do it!
Meaningful Conversations
Starting a conversation with your teen won’t always be easy. But with smart techniques and a humble heart … you can make a meaningful connection.
What is Cutting?
The key to resolution of any issue is to get to the heart of the issue. And the best way to get to the heart of the issue is through a relationship….one that says to them, “I’ll walk with you through anything, and I’ll stand in front of you if you’re moving to a place that you don’t want to be.”