ARCH Academy

02/26/2026

Wacky Wednesday?! It was at ARCH Ridgeview, staff may had just as much fun as the girls. Spirit week!

02/22/2026

Sharing a poem written by a recent program graduate. A little insight to his journey! Shared with permission.

Poem on Hope and Optimism

To the future
from the past
you need a suture
so things cast

Things get better
even after you met her
though you think you’re screwed
things will be fine, dude

Out of the dark
into the light
seize the day
flee the night

See the best in yourself
it’s okay to need help
you’re always feeling improved
thanks to the fact you’ve moved

no need to distract your mind
when you say, “I am kind”
no need to fix self-esteem
in recovery, you know what I mean

02/12/2026

Our Ridgeview ladies enjoying the welcomed spring like temps and some hoops!

01/30/2026

Registration is LIVE!

We’re excited to announce the Second Annual Nashville Adolescent Symposium is happening Wednesday, September 23, at The Factory in Franklin.

This professional gathering brings together local experts, organizations, and leaders to address the wide range of challenges facing adolescents and young adults today, from mental health and educational struggles to helping teens thrive. Through engaging workshops, expert panels, and meaningful networking, attendees will gain practical strategies to better support this critical age group.

Early bird pricing is available! Register today: https://cumberland-heights.ce-go.com/nashville-adolescent-symposium/home

Interested in sponsoring? Contact Amara Townes at Amara_Townes@arch.org to learn more.

01/29/2026

Sunsets on an incredible day of teamwork and fellowship at ARCH Academy. It has been a long few days here in middle TN. We temporarily moved our girls campus over to the boys campus due to generator issues. Displacing our boys into one cabin, which created opportunities for bonding and problem solving. Both populations met the challenges. It was incredible to witness. Staff did not miss a beat, therapy happened, great meals were had and relationships deepened. Here is a great poem a staff sent after the event:

In the Heart of the Storm

Amidst the clash and snow's embrace,
We stand as one in every place.
Through trials fierce and shadows long,
Together we are brave and strong.

In unity, our spirits rise,
Against the odds, beneath cold skies.
With courage born from each embrace,
We conquer fear, we find our place.

Though battles rage and tempests call,
Together we shall never fall.
For in the snow, our strength revealed,
In heart and soul, our bond is sealed.

Grateful.

01/24/2026

Winter fun at Ridgeview! Appreciate all those staff spending the next several nights at our ARCH campuses! In events such as this, we implement “critical staffing” protocol as part of our Emergency Preparedness Plan. This means each campus is fully staffed for all shifts to sustain operations as typical. This includes frontline, dietary, maintenance and clinical. Daily planning and debriefing meetings are held with all Cumberland Heights programs. Offices and common areas get converted into hotel rooms. Each resident building and main operations buildings are equipped with backup generators. Grateful to those staff that are serving during this event. Stay safe all!

01/22/2026

Perfect day for a crackling fire!

01/22/2026

Dropping in on the drumming group!

01/18/2026

Ridgeview ladies ended the week at the bowling alley.

01/12/2026

Three years and still going strong!

You’re not alone—and you never have to be. 💛

The Adolescent Parent Tribe exists to support families walking through the challenges of a child struggling with substance use. Here, parents find understanding, shared experiences, and a community that truly gets it. Together, we replace isolation with connection, strength, and hope—because healing is a family journey.

A message from our lead ARCH Parent Tribe Leader:
“Three years ago, this began as a small, brave gathering of parents. Today, it’s a steady, trusted space for parents supporting a child living with substance use disorder, and a place where parents do their own work, build their recovery toolbox, and strengthen themselves alongside their child’s journey.

This community exists because of your courage: showing up when it’s hard, choosing growth over control, and investing in your own regulation, boundaries, and healing. What started as a meeting has become a place of grounding, resilience, and real connection.

Grateful for the support of ARCH Academy Administration & , every parent who’s been part of this journey!”

01/10/2026

As Cumberland Heights begins its 60th year, we’re honored to be part of a mission that has been transforming lives through recovery since 1966.

Programs like ours exist because of a shared commitment to compassionate care, family support, and long-term healing. We look forward to honoring this legacy throughout the year while continuing to walk alongside individuals and families on their recovery journeys.

01/07/2026

🌟 Now Hiring: Teacher – ARCH Academy Harpeth

Are you an educator looking for more than a traditional classroom role? We are seeking a passionate, student-centered Teacher to join our adolescent campus within a unique residential academic program. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ academic growth while supporting their personal development in a structured, supportive environment.

Our program offers a Cognia-accredited academic setting designed to meet the needs of adolescents through small class sizes, individualized instruction, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary residential team

  We are looking for you! Do you want to be a part of the team that transforms lives? Cumberland Heights is more than a campus on 177 acres, it’s a community. Our mission is providing the highest quality care possible for persons and families who are at risk for or who are suffering from...