How Can I Use the NATSAP Membership Directory?

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The NATSAP Membership Directory is the member lookup tool on natsap.org, reached from the EXPLORE section of the homepage via the View Directory link. It lists organizations that belong to the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs — therapeutic schools and programs serving struggling young people and their families. Use it to identify member organizations by name or location, then verify each program's licensing, accreditation, and fit directly with the program before making any decision.

Where the directory lives

The homepage presents the directory as one of three main paths, alongside MEMBER BENEFITS and BEST PRACTICES:

  • EXPLORE → View Directory — the entry point to the membership directory.
  • MEMBER BENEFITS — networking, conferences, discounts, and advocacy for member organizations.
  • BEST PRACTICES — NATSAP's guidelines for principles of good practice.

If you land on the homepage, look for the EXPLORE heading rather than a search box; the directory is a separate page reached through that link.

What you can find in it

The directory covers NATSAP's member organizations — the association describes itself as an advocate and resource for organizations focused on the care and education of struggling young people and their families. In practice, that means listings for therapeutic schools and programs rather than a general directory of all schools.

The homepage also names the newest members added to the association, which gives a sense of the range of organizations involved. Recent additions listed on the page include:

  • Westbridge Family First
  • King's Daughters' School
  • LifeSkills South FL
  • Kiva Adventure Ranch
  • Mountain Lake Academy
  • Galen Hope
  • Life Tutors Asheville
  • Resilience Recovery Resources, LLC

These names illustrate the mix of schools, ranches, and recovery-oriented programs you may encounter in the directory.

How families and referring professionals use it

The directory works best as a starting point, not a final answer:

  1. Shortlist by type and location. Browse or search member organizations to build a list that matches the kind of setting you're considering.
  2. Cross-check against best practices. NATSAP publishes guidelines for principles of good practice; use them as a framework for the questions you ask each program.
  3. Contact programs directly. Confirm current services, intake criteria, staffing, and costs with the organization itself — the directory is a membership listing, not a placement service.
  4. Verify credentials independently. Check state licensing, accreditation, and any relevant professional certifications for each program you consider.

Referring professionals such as educational consultants and clinicians can use the same steps to narrow options before recommending a program to a family.

What the directory does not tell you

Membership in NATSAP indicates that an organization has joined the association; it is not, by itself, a statement that a program is right for a particular young person. The homepage does not publish pricing, admission requirements, or outcome data for members. Treat any listing as one input among several, and confirm the details that matter to your situation — licensing, clinical approach, length of stay, and cost — with the program directly.

Related resources on the site

Beyond the directory, the site points to:

  • Upcoming events, including the Utah Regional Conference (June 24–25, 2026, Provo, Utah), the combined Southeast and Northeast Regional Conference (September 16–17, 2026, Burlington, Vermont), and the 2027 Annual Conference (January 25–27, 2027, Nashville, Tennessee).
  • About Us, for the association's mission and background.

These are useful if you want to meet member organizations in person or understand the standards the association promotes.