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A safe, private, and homelike environment
Learn social skills and develop healthier relationships
Small-group setting for personalized attention
Are you a parent feeling overwhelmed at the prospect of finding effective help for your troubled teen? If you live in or near Kuna, there’s hope! Welcome to Avery’s House, a residential facility that offers benefits far beyond those of a conventional group home. We provide comprehensive and specialized support for teens with behavioral challenges.
Our adolescent treatment center might be a good fit if your child…
- Requires specialized care from mental health professionals
- Just completed a hospital stay or inpatient psych program
- Has tried outpatient treatment but needs more support and structure
- Would benefit from a break from home and school settings to focus on healing
What is a group home for teens?
A group home is a supervised living space for teens who need special mental health care. They may be private or state run. Some are single sex, while others accommodate both boys and girls. Group homes typically provide the following:
- Safety and supervision: These homes provide a safe setting under the watchful eye of trained staff.
- Peer interaction: Teenagers interact with and build connections with peers.
- Life skills training: Teens are taught basic skills for everyday living.
Limitations of traditional youth group homes in Kuna
Traditional group homes for troubled teens provide stability, but most cannot effectively address severe behavioral, mental health, or substance use challenges. Here are a few shortcomings to consider:
- Generalized care: Basic therapy may not adequately address the complex issues of troubled teens.
- Lack of personal attention: The one-size-fits-all approach of most group homes make them ill-prepared to offer personalized care.
- Limited academic support: Group homes have structured routines but often do not provide educational help.
- Only basic skills training: Group homes teach basic skills but do not offer comprehensive training for teens with severe mental health issues.
Why choose our residential treatment center
Avery’s House offers more specialized and comprehensive care than the traditional group home for teens, offering additional features and benefits.
Specialized Therapies
We provide therapies specialized for teens, including behavioral and substance abuse counseling.
Tailored Treatment
Our treatment plans are meticulously tailored to each child’s specific needs, strengths, and goals.
Structured Environment
Our facility’s structured and supportive living environment fosters emotional growth and maturity in teens.
Your teen has a bright future. We help them reach their potential by providing the tools and support they need to overcome challenges and thrive.
We put your teen first
At Avery’s House, we’re committed to ensuring each teen receives customized and comprehensive care. The following are key benefits of our personalized approach:
- Holistic treatment: Because we treat teens holistically, we teach and encourage important self-care routines that support both their minds and bodies.
- Life skills development: We impart important skills that help teens make good decisions and act responsibly.
- Lasting wellness: We aim not only to help teens overcome immediate challenges but also to equip them with the qualities and skills that will help them thrive well into the future. We focus on making changes that last.
Our comprehensive plans place teens on a well-rounded path to healing, wellness, and success.
(855) 506-1906We accept insurance
We work with most major insurance providers to minimize the cost of treatment. Let’s check to see if your provider will cover your teen’s treatment.
We’re in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield
Kuna, ID
Avery's House
Getting to our residential treatment center for teens in Boise
Avery’s House is located at 10787 W Ustick Rd, Boise, ID 83713.
To get there from Kuna, follow these directions:
- Get on I-84 W
- Follow I-84 W to Boise
- Take exit 46 for Eagle Rd from I-84 W
- Turn right onto Eagle Rd
- Turn left onto W Ustick Rd
- Continue on W Ustick Rd until you reach Avery’s House
The distance is approximately 20 miles, and the drive typically takes 25–30 minutes, depending on traffic and road conditions.
How to get started
Whether your child is beginning or continuing their recovery, enrolling in a teen program at Avery’s House is a simple 3-step process that begins with a phone call or message.
1- The initial phone call
Share your teen’s experiences, explore treatment alternatives, and discuss payment options.
2- Pre-screening
Confirm a treatment plan, verify insurance coverage, and gain insights into the upcoming journey.
3- Start therapy
Complete the intake process, meet our staff, and get your child started in treatment.
Our specialized therapeutic interventions
Among others, we offer the following services in our comprehensive mental health program:
- 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