Comprehensive care for adolescents aged 12–17

Residential Treatment for Teens in Boise, Idaho

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A caring and supportive environment

Highly skilled mental wellness specialists

Learn strategies that enhance psychological well-being

Today’s teenagers face unprecedented challenges, making it harder than ever to be a parent. At Avery’s House in Boise, we offer a helping hand in the form of teen mental health treatment meticulously tailored to their unique needs. In our state-of-the-art facility, youths aged 12–17 find the support they need to successfully overcome mental health challenges. Our team of highly qualified professionals bring not only in-depth expertise but genuine empathy and understanding to their work. This approach fosters trust and openness, allowing your teen to fully engage with the healing process.

Intensive support to encourage healthy and lasting behavioral changes

At Avery’s House, we’re fiercely committed to helping teens achieve their full potential. For many, this means transforming self-sabotaging behaviors into beneficial, life-enhancing ones. Located in Boise, our residential treatment center offers customized care that focuses on the multifaceted needs of adolescents. Our residential program for teens includes a range of treatments designed to address these needs:

Family Involvement

  • We facilitate family participation throughout treatment, understanding its pivotal role in healing. This includes family therapy sessions, progress updates, and comprehensive aftercare planning. Aftercare ensures a smooth reintegration into home life.

Academic Services

  • We offer an array of educational services to keep adolescents academically on track during treatment. Our offerings include instruction in completing assignments on time, structured study sessions, personalized tutoring, and more.

Medication Management

  • Understanding that therapy alone may not be enough for some teens, we provide comprehensive medication management for those who need it. We carefully select, accurately administer, and rigorously monitor each prescription.

Family Involvement

  • We facilitate family participation throughout treatment, understanding its pivotal role in healing. This includes family therapy sessions, progress updates, and comprehensive aftercare planning. Aftercare ensures a smooth reintegration into home life.

Academic Services

  • We offer an array of educational services to keep adolescents academically on track during treatment. Our offerings include instruction in completing assignments on time, structured study sessions, personalized tutoring, and more.

Medication Management

  • Understanding that therapy alone may not be enough for some teens, we provide comprehensive medication management for those who need it. We carefully select, accurately administer, and rigorously monitor each prescription.

Other therapeutic options

We offer a diverse selection of treatment modalities, meticulously chosen to enhance your teen’s overall mental well-being.

  • Child psychologist services
  • Weekly individual sessions
  • Case management
  • Art and music therapies
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
  • Community-based activities
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Outpatient services
  • Aftercare planning
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Lena Moses

Director of Community Relations

In our teen residential treatment center, we offer clinical assistance for a wide a range of behavioral and mental health conditions, including:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Suicidal and self-harm thoughts
  • Bullying and victimization
  • ADHD and other attention difficulties
  • Substance use disorders
  • Trauma and adverse life experiences
  • Family and relationship problems

Note: Avery’s House is unable to provide treatment for teens with a history of arson or other crimes. We also can’t treat individuals with severe substance abuse, aggressive behaviors, significant sexual issues, or other extreme diagnoses.

Why Avery’s House is the ideal adolescent inpatient mental health facility for teens in Boise


Parents considering residential treatment for their teen typically have concerns about their child’s safety and well-being while away from home. We know that these worries are a normal part of parenting, so we do everything in our power to ensure your teen feels comfortable and supported.

Close to Home

  • Located right here in Boise, our facility is just a quick drive away, making visits and check-ins a breeze. You’ll be comforted to know your teen is nearby, getting the care and support they need.

A Safe Haven

  • Avery’s House is a safe haven for teens—a place where they can get a break from daily stressors and challenges. Here, we equip your teen with coping skills that help them navigate life’s ups and downs with confidence and clarity.

A Nurturing Environment

  • At Avery’s House, we offer a nurturing environment where teens can focus on their healing journey. With its home-like atmosphere, our facility is a less intimidating and more comforting alternative to traditional treatment options.

Close to Home

  • Located right here in Boise, our facility is just a quick drive away, making visits and check-ins a breeze. You’ll be comforted to know your teen is nearby, getting the care and support they need.

A Safe Haven

  • Avery’s House is a safe haven for teens—a place where they can get a break from daily stressors and challenges. Here, we equip your teen with coping skills that help them navigate life’s ups and downs with confidence and clarity.

A Nurturing Environment

  • At Avery’s House, we offer a nurturing environment where teens can focus on their healing journey. With its home-like atmosphere, our facility is a less intimidating and more comforting alternative to traditional treatment options.

Our adolescent residential treatment program is a great fit for teens who…

  • Recently completed a psychiatric stabilization program in a hospital or other inpatient setting
  • Need a temporary break from regular surroundings to focus intensively on their recovery journey
  • Tried outpatient programs, such as Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) or Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), but found they needed additional support

We focus on your teen’s mental health and wellness

At Avery’s House, we pride ourselves on our team of skilled professionals, carefully chosen through a rigorous selection process. Each team member is not only profoundly compassionate but also has a proven track record of successfully treating adolescents. With our staff’s unwavering dedication to your child’s best interests, you can trust them to provide attentive, around-the-clock care. 

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Support for struggling adolescents in Boise

As a teen treatment center in Boise, Avery’s House uses evidence-based treatment to deliver the highest standards of care. We tailor treatment for each teen, ensuring we meet their unique needs. 

IIf you’re a parent or guardian taking care of a troubled adolescent, know that you’re not in this alone. Local support is within reach. At Avery’s House in Boise, our inpatient program for adolescents helps improve overall wellness by:

  • Teaching practical coping skills that address adolescent needs  
  • Facilitating family engagement to improve treatment outcomes 
  • Instilling healthy habits and behaviors
  • Boosting self-esteem through better self-care 
  • Offering comprehensive treatment for trauma and other mental health conditions

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Director of Admissions

Access affordable treatment with insurance 

We understand that paying for mental health treatment is a concern for many families—which is why we work with most major insurance providers to reduce out-of-pocket costs.  To check if your provider covers treatment, click the button on the right.