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As a parent or guardian of a troubled teen with serious behavioral health issues, finding the help that they need can be very overwhelming. Nonetheless, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone! If you’re in the Phoenix area, Avery’s House offers residential treatment centers that provide a nurturing, specialized alternative to traditional group homes for teens.
Our adolescent treatment center might be a good fit if your child…
- Requires personalized attention from therapists & clinicians.
- Recently completed an inpatient or hospital psych stabilization program.
- Tried outpatient programs (PHP or IOP levels) but needed more structure and support.
- Needs to disconnect from their current home, school and/or social life to fully focus on recovery.
What is a group home?
A group home is a residential facility where a small group of teens live together under supervision. It’s designed to provide a supportive and structured environment, promote social interaction, and help teens develop basic life skills. Group homes serve as a safe space for teens who, for various reasons, cannot live with their families. They can be state-run or private, and serve specifically as homes for boys, homes for girls, or co-ed.
It’s important to note that the quality of care provided can vary significantly from home to home, regardless of whether they’re state-run or private.
Limitations of traditional youth group homes
While traditional group homes provide a stable environment, they might not be fully equipped to cater to teens with serious behavioral issues, mental health disorders, or substance use problems. Here’s why:
- Lack of Specialized Care: Group homes typically offer basic care and therapy, but often lack intensive, specialized programs for severe mental health or behavioral issues.
- Less Individual Attention: Due to their structure, group homes for troubled teens may not provide the necessary individual attention and personalized care for teens with severe issues.
- Limited Educational Support: Although group homes offer a structured environment, they might lack robust educational support for continued academic progress.
- Basic Life Skills Training: While group homes teach basic life skills, they may not provide comprehensive training for teens facing significant challenges.
Understanding these limitations is vital to ensuring that your child receives the best possible care. But, it’s also important to know that there’s an alternative that might be a better fit for your child’s needs – specialized residential treatment centers like Avery’s House!
Residential treatment centers
The main difference between traditional group homes for teens and residential treatment centers, is the level of care and specialized treatment provided. Residential programs focus on equipping adolescents with more advanced life skills and coping strategies to help manage their challenges in the long term.
Specialized Therapeutic Interventions
Residential treatment facilities provide targeted therapeutic interventions, including individual, group, and family therapy.
Tailored Treatment Programs
Unlike a one-size-fits-all approach, residential treatment facilities tailor treatment programs to the unique needs of each resident.
Educational Support
Residential treatment facilities often offer educational support, ensuring residents continue their schooling while receiving treatment.
In essence, residential treatment facilities provide a more holistic, all-around care approach designed to address the root causes of your child’s challenges, guiding them toward long-term recovery and wellness.
Our homes for troubled teens near Phoenix
Avery’s House has two residential treatment facilities conveniently located in Maricopa County, Arizona. Our homes in Apache Junction and Fountain Hills provide easy access for residents of Phoenix and surrounding areas, delivering our comprehensive care in welcoming and serene environments designed for healing and personal growth.
Lena Moses
Director of Community Relations
Other specialized therapeutic interventions provided at our homes
- Individual Therapy Sessions
- Case Management
- Experiential Therapies
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Art Therapy
- Music Therapy
- Community Based Activities
- Family Therapy
- Trauma Informed Care
- LGBTQ Allyship
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We Accept Insurance
We work with most major insurance providers to help minimize the cost of teen residential treatment. Let’s check to see if your provider will cover your treatment.