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Is your teen struggling? You’re not alone.
We understand that finding effective help for a teen with emotional or behavioral issues can feel overwhelming to parents. But if you live in or near Tempe, there’s hope. Avery’s House is far more than a group home. We can help your child develop self-awareness, resilience, and coping strategies, allowing them to reclaim their bright and happy personality as they head toward a successful future. The expert staff at our homelike residential facility provide immersive and comprehensive support for teens with behavioral challenges.
What is a group home for teens?
A group home is a supervised living space for teens who need special mental health care. It offers therapy, support, and 24-hour supervision to a small group of residents.
What are the limitations of teen group homes?
Traditional group homes for troubled teens provide a stable environment but often cannot adequately address severe behavioral, mental health, or substance use challenges. Here are some common shortcomings:
- Minimal personal attention: Group homes tend to employ a one-size-fits-all approach and are ill-prepared to offer personalized care.
- Limited or no academic support: Group homes have structured routines but most fail to offer robust educational help, leaving troubled teens to fend for themselves in school.
- Only basic skills training: Group homes teach basic skills but lack comprehensive training for teens with severe mental health struggles.
By contrast, our teen residential treatment program provides comprehensive support specifically tailored to each child’s needs, strengths, goals, and progress.
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 immersive, with all activities—including academic work—completed at the facility. The residential treatment program at Avery's House provides specialized and comprehensive care for Tempe teens, offering additional features and benefits:

Specialized Therapy
Our experienced staff delivers therapies specialized for teens, including behavioral and substance abuse counseling.

Tailored Treatment
We customize each teen’s treatment, varying length and methods based on individual needs and clinician recommendations.

Structured Environment
Within our structured, supportive environment, teens can focus on healing, building resilience, and forging a successful future.
Avery’s House might be a good fit if your child…
- Would benefit from specialized attention from mental health experts
- Just completed a hospital stay or inpatient psychological program
- Finds the structure of outpatient programs like PHPs or IOPs insufficient
- Needs time away from home and/or school environments to concentrate on healing
Our approach supports lasting change
Your teen deserves a fulfilling life of success and happiness. In our comprehensive mental health program at Avery’s House, each teen receives personalized care, including the following evidence-based services:
- 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

Is Avery’s House the right place for your teen?
Adolescence is a tumultuous time for everyone, which makes it difficult for parents to determine whether their teenager needs special care. As a parent, you want the best for your child, and watching them struggle is heart-wrenching. It’s natural to feel confused and unsure: Is Avery’s House the solution you’ve been seeking, or would another resource be a better fit? That’s why we offer families a consultation with a licensed teen counselor to help them make an informed decision.
In this free, no pressure consultation, you’ll
- Share your teen’s challenges: Talk freely about what your child is going through and what you hope for them. We’ll listen without judgment.
- Learn about your options: We’ll share information and resources to help you determine whether our program—or another path—is the best way forward.
- Develop a clear plan: Come away with steps for improving your teen’s mental health, even if Avery’s House isn’t the right fit.
Your teen’s well-being is our priority. Whether or not you choose our program, we’ll ensure you leave our consultation confident and prepared to improve your teen’s mental health.
Speak to a teen counselorWe accept insurance
We work with most major insurance providers to minimize the cost of treatment. Let’s check whether your provider will cover your teen’s treatment.

We’re in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield

Our homes for troubled teens near Tempe
Avery’s House has two residential treatment centers in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Our Apache Junction and Fountain Hills locations are easily accessible for those in Tempe and neighboring regions.
FAQs about teen residential care
Why do teens go to a residential facility?
Because most group homes and outpatient care can’t offer high levels of care, it is often better to consider a residential treatment center for teens struggling with substance abuse or significant mental health conditions. For example, residential treatment may be appropriate for teens who have a history of running away, self-harm urges or suicidal ideation, an eating disorder, frequent disruptive or dangerous behaviors, or significant depression or anxiety.
How long do kids stay in residential treatment?
Length of stay depends on a teen’s needs, conditions, and rate of progress. Typically, a teen will stay between 30 to 90 days, though some may benefit from staying longer. Our experienced clinical staff assesses each individual and monitors progress to make the best recommendation.
What are days in a residential treatment center like?
Like group homes, residential treatment centers have structured days. However, they also provide residents specialized therapies, which may include individual, family, group, art, music, and equine therapies. They may also offer academic support and training in holistic activities like yoga, mindfulness, and meditation.
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.
Do teens in residential treatment continue 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 throughout treatment. This allows teens to seamlessly transition back to school as soon as they are ready.
What happens after residential treatment?
The best residential treatment programs continue to support teens after they return to their daily lives, helping them apply their new skills to real-world activities and avoid relapse. Avery’s House develops meticulous aftercare plans to help its young clients continue progressing toward a bright future.
How to get started
Your teen has a bright future. We can help them reach their potential! 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 and discuss treatment alternatives, and 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 teen started with treatment.