Now accepting adolescents aged 12–17
Group Home Alternative for Teens near Mesa
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A safe, private, and homelike environment
Teens develop social skills and healthier relationships
Small-group setting for personalized attention
When your teen is facing mental health challenges, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and unsure how to help. You want your teen to not only function better day to day but also rediscover their previous spark and feel joyful and hopeful again.
We understand, and we can help. Avery’s House is not a conventional group home. It’s a comfortable, homelike residential facility that provides immersive support and guidance for troubled teens, helping them develop the resiliency and coping skills to thrive as they become their authentic self.
What is a group home for teens?
A group home is a supervised, family-like living space for teens who need specialized care. These homes offer therapy, support, and 24-hour supervision to a small group of residents. The following are key components of the group home approach:
- Safety and supervision: Teen group homes are secure spaces that are continually monitored by trained professionals.
- Opportunities for peer interaction: Teens in group homes are encouraged to engage socially and form bonds with their peers.
- Life skills training: Group home programs typically teach teens essential life skills and create opportunities for practice.
Group homes may be private or state run and may be single sex or co-ed.
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What are the limitations of traditional youth group homes?
Traditional group homes offer stability but are often poorly equipped to help teens with serious behavioral, mental health, or substance-related problems. Here are some common shortcomings:
- No specialized care: The basic therapy offered by most group homes cannot treat complex psychological issues.
- One-size-fits-all approach: Group homes are ill-equipped to provide individualized care for each troubled teen.
- Minimal academic support: Group homes set daily routines, but few have the staff to provide comprehensive educational help.
- Only basic training: Basic skills are typically imparted in group home programs, but most do not offer advanced training for challenged teens.
Unlike traditional group homes, Avery’s House provides specialized care tailored to address each teen’s unique needs.
What is a teen residential treatment center?
The main difference between a traditional group home for teens and a residential treatment center is the amount and level of specialized care. Residential treatment is more immersive, with all activities—including academic work—completed at the facility. The residential treatment program at Avery's House offers the following:
Specialized Therapy
Our staff are qualified to provide specialized therapies for teens, including behavioral and addiction counseling.
Tailored Treatment
We tailor treatment plans to each teen’s unique challenges, strengths, and goals.
Structured Environment
Ours is a structured yet compassionate environment that nurtures positive behavior and emotional development.
Our adolescent treatment center might be a good fit if your child…
- Requires personalized attention from mental health experts.
- Just completed a hospital-based or inpatient psychological program.
- Has tried outpatient programs, such as PHP or IOP, but needs a more structured setting.
- Needs a break from home or school environments to focus on recovery.
Our specialized therapeutic interventions
At Avery’s House, we employ therapy approaches that have been demonstrated to be most effective for adolescents. Our services include
- Individual therapy sessions
- Case management
- Experiential therapies
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Art therapy
- Music therapy
- Community-based activities
- Family therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- LGBTQ allyship
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Your teen’s journey matters. Is Avery’s House the best path?
As a parent, it’s natural to feel confused and overwhelmed when trying to make the best decision for your teen’s mental health care. You might be asking yourself, Is this the right step? Will this truly help my child onto a path to success and happiness? We understand these doubts, which is why we invite you to a free, no-pressure consultation with one of our teen counselors, who are skilled at helping parents navigate this difficult decision.
In this free consultation, you can
- Share your concerns: We’ll listen to your teen’s story without judgment, understand their challenges, and address any questions or concerns you have.
- Explore options: We’ll discuss all available options and guide you toward the best fit for your family, even if that solution is not our program.
- Gain clarity on a path forward: You’ll leave the call with actionable steps for supporting your teen and a clearer understanding of what to do next.
Whether or not you choose our program, we’re here to give you the guidance and confidence you need to help your teen navigate the recovery ahead.
Speak to a teen counselorWe accept insurance
We work with most major insurance providers to minimize the cost of treatment. Let’s see if your provider will cover your teen’s treatment.
We’re in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield
Our homes for troubled teens near Mesa
Avery’s House operates two residential treatment centers in Maricopa County, Arizona. The Apache Junction and Fountain Hills sites provide easy access for residents of Mesa and nearby areas.
FAQs about teen residential care
Why do kids go to a residential facility?
Residential treatment may be appropriate for teens who have a history of running away, self-harm urges or suicidal ideation, substance abuse, frequent disruptive or dangerous behaviors, or a significant mental health condition (e.g., depression, anxiety, or an eating disorder). Because most group homes can’t offer the high levels of care such teens need, it is often better to consider a drug rehab or residential treatment center.
How long do kids stay in residential treatment?
Stays typically range from 30 to 90 days, though some teens may benefit from staying longer. Our experienced clinical staff will assess your child’s case and monitor progress to make the best recommendation.
How do teens in residential treatment keep up in school?
Education is critically important for adolescents. Unlike most group homes, Avery’s House works with each resident to help them develop crucial academic and/or vocational skills and ensure they keep up with all school assignments while in treatment. This allows teens to return to school as soon as they are ready.
How effective are residential treatment centers?
The effectiveness of residential treatment for teens varies based on factors like severity of issues, facility quality, staff experience, and treatment modalities. However, research suggests that when comprehensive and evidence-based, these programs are highly effective for many teens, making them a better alternative to most basic group homes.
What is residential treatment like day to day?
Like in group homes, teens in residential treatment have structured days. However, they also receive specialized therapies, which may include individual, family, group, art, music, and equine therapies. They may also be trained in holistic activities like yoga, mindfulness, and meditation.
What happens after residential treatment?
Effective residential treatment programs continue to support teens as they transition back to their daily lives, helping them avoid relapse. Avery’s House develops meticulous aftercare plans to help clients continue progressing toward a bright future.
Ready to get started?
Registering your teen at our facility is a straightforward 3-step journey that starts with a simple call or message.
1- The initial phone call
Share your teen’s story, explore treatment alternatives, and discuss payment options.
2- Pre-screening
Confirm a treatment plan and insurance coverage and gain insights into the upcoming journey.
3- Start therapy
Complete the intake process, meet our staff, and have your teen begin treatment.
We offer comprehensive programs to support struggling teens
Our comprehensive teen programs, which are easily accessed by families in Mesa, provide a safe, welcoming environment where adolescents can overcome challenges and achieve lasting recovery.
We tailor treatment plans to meet the specific needs of each teen, ensuring they get the personalized support they need.