KIDS of El Paso was a controversial adolescent substance abuse treatment facility that existed in west Texas during the late 1980's at a time when the war on drugs was a very popular subject in this country. Many desperate parents from across the United States, Canada, and Mexico turned to KIDS of El Paso for help with their troubled teens. Many that were involved with KIDS of El Paso say that they were exposed to methods of rehabilitation that were controversial, perhaps less than ethical, and some say illegal.
This website explores past and present issues regarding the the rise and fall of a program that was investigated by the State of Texas secondary to allegations of civil rights violations, physical abuse, brainwashing, and the torture of teenage children. This website strives to collect and distribute information to former clients of KIDS of El Paso in an effort to answer questions for those that still have them.
**Portions of the website are currently under construction**
The high correlation between suicide and former program teens is unfortunate. This site is informational in nature and is not intended to be therapeutic in any regard. If you were in KIDS of El Paso and have had thoughts of suicide please seek immediate local professional help or contact 1-800-SUICIDE.
