Complete support for adolescents 12 to 17 years

Residential Mental Health Treatment for Utah Teens

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A home-like environment where they’ll feel safe & secure

Highly specialized teen therapists & clinicians

They’ll learn to prioritize and manage their mental health

A mental health retreat for Utah’s troubled teens

When considering a residential treatment program outside of Utah, safety and comfortable are top priorities. Avery’s House is a secure, nurturing, non-judgemental space where they can feel comfortable opening up.

Convenient Location

  • Accessible by car (5 hrs) or by plane (1 hr) to families in Utah, making it easy to stay connected during your child's stay.

New Perspective

  • A change of environment can help teens break free from problematic routines, providing space and time to get better.

Structured Routine

  • A structured routine that includes therapy, education, activities, and rest to develop discipline and healthy habits.

Convenient Location

  • Accessible by car (5 hrs) or by plane (1 hr) to families in Utah, making it easy to stay connected during your child's stay.

New Perspective

  • A change of environment can help teens break free from problematic routines, providing space and time to get better.

Structured Routine

  • A structured routine that includes therapy, education, activities, and rest to develop discipline and healthy habits.

At Avery’s House, we evaluate, diagnose, and stabilize a variety of mental health conditions, including

  • Depression and bipolar disorder
  • Suicidal thoughts and self-harm
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Bullying and victimization
  • ADHD and other attention difficulties
  • Substance use disorders
  • Mood swings and anger
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Note: We cannot work with adjudicated teens or those with violent behaviors, extreme substance use, a criminal background, severe sexual dysfunction, or any other extreme diagnosis.

Committed to your teen’s wellness

Our meticulous team is dedicated to the well-being of the teens in our care. We carefully select empathetic and skilled professionals who undergo comprehensive background checks and rigorous training. Our staff are readily available to provide the support and compassion you and your child need during this critical stage.

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Clinical Director

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Executive Director

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Salt Lake City, Utah

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Getting to Avery’s House from Utah

  • By Car: The most common route from Salt Lake City, Utah to Boise, Idaho is via I-84 W, a distance of about 345 miles. The journey takes approximately 5 to 6 hours, depending on traffic and speed.
  • By Air: Flying is the quickest option. Non-stop flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Boise Airport usually take around 1 to 1.5 hours. Including check-in and travel to and from the airports, the total journey typically takes 3-4 hours.
  • By Bus: This is the most time-consuming method. Greyhound operates a service from Salt Lake City to Boise which can take anywhere from 7 to 10 hours, including layovers and transfer times.

The Avery's House teen residential program might be the right choice if…

  • They need to step away from their home, school, or social surroundings to fully focus on their mental well-being.
  • They've recently concluded, or are close to concluding, a hospital-based psychological stabilization program.
  • After trying outpatient programs, it was determined that they require more structure and support.

Help for troubled teens in Utah

Avery’s House recognizes the growing need for tailored mental health programs for teenagers in Utah. Our teen residential program has demonstrated its effectiveness in improving adolescents’ overall wellness. We achieve this by:

  • Teaching them coping and emotional regulation skills tailored to their specific case and needs
  • Helping them repair relationships with family and friends
  • Developing healthier routines and habits that allow them to live a more fulfilling lifestyle
  • Improving their self-esteem and overall outlook
  • Resolving underlying traumas and emotional issues

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Director of Community Relations

Lasting behavioral change requires comprehensive support and personal accountability

We aim to help teens make positive and lasting behavioral changes by providing them with effective coping strategies and a dependable support network and emphasizing self-responsibility. The following are some key aspects of our holistic teen residential program:

Family Involvement

  • We keep families actively involved in their child’s treatment through regular updates, family therapy sessions, and aftercare planning that helps teens transition smoothly back to life at home.

Academic Services

  • We offer convenient schooling options to prevent academic setbacks and equip teens with practical skills—such as organization, communication, and collaboration skills—for effectively managing various aspects of school.

Medication Managment

  • For teens who could benefit from medication, we provide medication management services based on clinical recommendations, supplementing therapy to optimize treatment outcomes.

Family Involvement

  • We keep families actively involved in their child’s treatment through regular updates, family therapy sessions, and aftercare planning that helps teens transition smoothly back to life at home.

Academic Services

  • We offer convenient schooling options to prevent academic setbacks and equip teens with practical skills—such as organization, communication, and collaboration skills—for effectively managing various aspects of school.

Medication Managment

  • For teens who could benefit from medication, we provide medication management services based on clinical recommendations, supplementing therapy to optimize treatment outcomes.

Additional therapeutic services

Each of our services is carefully designed to support and enhance each teen’s unique journey toward improved mental health. Our services include the following:

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Paying for treatment with insurance

Concerned about how to pay for your teen’s residential treatment? We work with most major insurance providers to help decrease your personal out-of-pocket cost. Contact us to see if your provider will your child’s treatment.