A loving and compassionate treatment approach

A Boot Camp Alternative for Troubled Teens in Chandler

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Treating root causes of problems—not just symptoms

Tailored therapy for each teen’s unique journey

A warm, home-like setting for healing and recovery

Are boot camps for troubled teens worth it?

🚫 Minimal mental health care: Boot camps often lack comprehensive mental health support, focusing instead on behavior suppression.

👮 Confrontational tactics: They enforce discipline through a rigid, military-style approach that is ineffective for complex psychological issues.

🔄 Need for a nuanced approach: A more detailed treatment plan that addresses root causes rather than just symptoms is necessary.

Inadequate for severe issues: Boot camps are typically not equipped to manage serious mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder.

You do not need to take this journey alone. Reach out to us today for guidance and support!

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Limitations of boot camps for teens

If you’re a parent of a behaviorally challenged adolescent, you might be tempted to send your child to a teen boot camp. However, keep in mind their many limitations, which include:

  • 👥 Inadequate clinical staff: Often, there aren’t enough trained professionals to effectively address complex behavioral challenges.
  • 📜 Ignoring psychological histories: Treatment plans frequently overlook the individual’s psychological background.
  • 🧩 One-size-fits-all approach: These programs fail to recognize and accommodate each teen’s unique needs.
  • 👪 Underestimating family impact: Boot camps often do not acknowledge the family’s crucial role in a teen’s recovery.
  • 🧠 Surface-level solutions: They typically do not address the root causes of mental health issues.
  • 🚫 Focus on obedience: Programs emphasize blind obedience, often at the cost of the teen’s psychological health.
  • 📚 Limited academic support: There is generally a lack of sufficient educational help for attendees.

Tailored teen residential treatment

At Avery’s House, we know that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t cut it when treating troubled teens. That’s why we offer highly individualized treatment designed to meet the unique needs of each young person in our care. Our residential program near Chandler provides a nurturing, supportive environment that fosters healthier behaviors, sparks emotional growth, and accelerates recovery. 

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A compassionate alternative to teen boot camps 

Avery’s House offers a unique and highly effective alternative to traditional teen boot camps in the Chandler area, thanks to our specialized approach to residential mental health treatment for adolescents. This approach is characterized by several key elements:

  • 💬 Empathetic environment: A nonjudgmental space where teens can openly express themselves and grow.
  • 🔍 Specialized professionals: Our team is expertly trained to address the unique mental health needs of adolescents.
  • 🌱 Root cause focus: We delve beyond symptoms to tackle the underlying causes of mental health issues.
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family involvement: We encourage family participation to improve treatment outcomes.
  • 🧠 Emotional intelligence training: We teach skills to identify and manage emotions and recognize others’ emotional cues.
  • 📚 Academic skills building: We provide support to enhance academic success.
  • 💊 Medication management: Comprehensive management for those needing medication.
  • 🔄 In-depth aftercare: Planning to ensure smooth reintegration into daily life.

Our program is ideal for Chandler teens who…

  • Are transitioning from or about to transition from an inpatient or hospital psychiatric stabilization program
  • Tried outpatient programs, such as a partial hospitalization program (PHP) or intensive outpatient program (IOP), but found they need more comprehensive support
  • Need a change from regular environments to focus on recovery

Shawna Chandler

Chief Clinical Officer

Therapeutic services offered at our alternative to military boot camp for teens

We customize each teen’s therapeutic journey based on their unique personality, challenges, and goals. Here are a few of our services:

  • 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

We Accept Insurance

We work with most major insurance providers to help minimize the cost of treatment. Let’s check to see if your provider will cover your treatment.