Local clinical care without sending them away to camp
Mental Health Summer Camp Alternative for Teens in Phoenix
We Accept Insurance
Stabilize emotional crises with daily clinical support
Keep treatment local to your teen’s school
Lower out-of-pocket costs using your insurance
Structured behavioral support keeping your family together
Losing the routine of a school schedule often causes a struggling teen’s behavior to spiral, leaving you to spend your whole summer trying to prevent the next blow-up.
Avery’s House replaces that lost structure with daily therapy and psychiatric support—giving you the space to safely return to being their parent.
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(480) 360-4989
Keep your teen safe without sending them out of state
In Phoenix, the extreme summer heat forces a kind of “indoor hibernation” that can be dangerous for a teen already struggling with their mental health. When triple-digit temperatures trap a vulnerable kid inside for months, their isolation often turns into a clinical crisis that working parents simply cannot monitor from the office. But for teens facing severe mental health challenges, a recreational camp model doesn’t offer the medical safety required to keep them safe.
- When a camp fits: A short-term camp works well for general confidence building or mild anxiety when your teen does not need medication oversight or intensive psychiatric support.
- When Avery’s House fits: Our Residential Treatment facility is designed for teens facing severe depression, self-harm, or substance use who need licensed therapists and medical safety daily.
- The family connection difference: Summer camps require physical separation, while our local clinical programs keep you actively involved in mandatory family therapy every week.
- The back-to-school transition: Out-of-state summer camps end abruptly in August, whereas our care coordinates directly with your Phoenix-area high school for a smoother fall return.
Choosing a local clinical setting means your teen gets robust psychiatric care without the shock of returning to an unchanged home environment when the summer ends.
Avery’s House in Phoenix is an incredible resource for teens and families who need real support. The staff is compassionate, patient, and truly committed to helping each teen feel safe, understood, and empowered. Their communication with families is clear and consistent, and you can tell they put intention into every part of their program. The home is clean, calm, and thoughtfully structured to help teens reset and rebuild confidence. I’m grateful for the work they do and would highly recommend Avery’s House to any family looking for genuine care and long‑term healing.
When summer free time turns into an unmanageable crisis
Avery’s House serves teens aged 12 to 17 who need more professional help than a once-a-week therapy appointment can provide, especially when the unstructured summer months make behavioral symptoms worse.
- Escalating mood swings: Your teen is experiencing severe depressive episodes, intense anger, or sudden emotional crashes that disrupt the entire household.
- Safety and self-harm risks: You are constantly worried about them being left alone during the work day because of escalating suicidal thoughts or cutting.
- Substance use concerns: The lack of a school schedule has led to increased drug or alcohol use to cope with underlying trauma or anxiety.
- Failing outpatient care: They are already seeing a local counselor, but their behavior continues to spiral and requires a higher level of daily oversight.
If you feel like you’ve transitioned from being a parent to being a full-time crisis manager, our structured programs can take over that daily stress.
We’re here to help. Call us!
(480) 360-4989
What happens during a full day of clinical support
We match your teen to the appropriate level of care ranging from residential stays to partial hospitalization (PHP) or intensive outpatient (IOP) based on their immediate safety needs and professional assessment.
- A structured daily routine: Your teen’s schedule is set by their clinical need, ensuring their days are filled with productive therapeutic work.
- Individual and group sessions: They will participate in specific therapies designed to improve emotional regulation and peer communication in a safe, monitored setting.
- Psychiatric medication management: If your teen needs medication adjustments, our medical staff monitors their response closely rather than relying on an outside doctor.
- Family involvement: We require family therapy sessions so parents learn the exact same de-escalation skills their teen is learning.
This structured approach ensures your teen is getting comprehensive medical and behavioral support, giving you the breathing room to step back into your role as a parent.
(480) 360-4989
“We primarily focus on loving ourselves and accepting ourselves and teaching them how to be comfortable in their own skin.”
Why Phoenix families choose local care over out-of-state summer camps
Staying in the Valley for treatment removes the logistical nightmares of long-distance care and ensures your teen's primary support system remains completely intact. It also means that the progress your teen makes over the summer is built for the reality of their daily life here in Arizona.
Avoiding out-of-state travel
You eliminate the high costs and stress of moving a volatile teen to a remote out-of-state summer camp.
Local educational continuity
We work directly with local school districts so your teen doesn’t fall behind on credits when the new semester starts in August.
Accessible family therapy
Because we are located near Phoenix, you can easily attend mandatory family sessions without taking major time off work or booking hotels.
Our Arizona houses
We operate two state-of-the-art adolescent residential treatment centers in the heart of Maricopa County, Arizona. One is conveniently located in Apache Junction and the other in Fountain Hills In these peaceful environments, teens get the compassionate care they need to successfully overcome mental health challenges.
Clarify your insurance coverage and start treatment this week
The cost of care should not stop your teen from getting help right now, which is why we run a streamlined, transparent admissions process.
- Free initial consultation: You speak directly with our admissions team to discuss your teen’s behaviors and determine if our programs are a realistic fit.
- Upfront insurance verification: We check your specific benefits to provide a clear picture of what is covered and what your out-of-pocket costs will be.
- Navigating network approvals: Our team handles the heavy lifting of communicating with your insurance provider to authorize the necessary level of care.
- Fast start scheduling: If Avery’s House is the right clinical match, we work to get your teen admitted quickly to relieve the pressure on your family.
By verifying your insurance before you commit, we ensure you have the financial clarity needed to make a confident decision for your teen’s health.
We work with leading health insurance plans
Your insurance provider may cover 100% of your child’s treatment costs
Check if your insurance will cover mental health treatment for your teen
How we stabilize your teen’s behavior in the first weeks
Starting intensive treatment can be intimidating for both parents and teens, so we make the first phase highly structured to reduce anxiety and get things under control.
- Comprehensive first evaluation: A licensed professional conducts a thorough assessment to determine the right level of care and identify any immediate medical risks.
- Diving straight into the routine: Your teen is integrated into their daily schedule of therapy and activities, providing a fast sense of predictability.
- Setting a path to safety: We develop concrete goals for the first month, focusing heavily on stopping self-harm, severe outbursts, or substance use.
- Early family communication: You will receive clear updates from our team so you know exactly how your teen is adjusting and what the ongoing plan entails.
Within a few weeks, the chaos at home begins to settle as your teen starts relying on our clinical staff for support instead of acting out.
When weekly counseling cannot contain the summer escalation
Many teens try standard weekly counseling first, but an hour a week is rarely enough to counteract the isolation and lack of structure during a long Phoenix summer.
- Symptoms are outrunning therapy: Your teen has a counselor, but their anxiety, depression, or anger is actually getting worse between sessions.
- Safety cannot be guaranteed: You are missing work or taking away all their privacy because you cannot trust them to stay safe alone in the house.
- Daily functioning has stopped: They are sleeping all day, refusing to leave their room, or completely withdrawing from the family.
If weekly appointments are failing to hold the line, stepping up to a residential or PHP model provides the daily medical and emotional oversight necessary to stop the downward spiral.
We’re here to help. Call us!
(480) 360-4989
Questions parents in Phoenix ask about our Residential Treatment Program
Speak with a clinical specialist to evaluate your options
You do not have to spend the rest of the summer managing your teen’s mental health crisis alone. A quick conversation can provide clarity on your options and a concrete path forward. Reach out right now to take the first step toward stabilizing your teen and bringing peace back to your home.
1- Call Avery's House
Speak with an admissions specialist who understands complex teen behaviors.
2- Verify your coverage
Let our team run a fast, confidential check of your insurance benefits.
3- Plan the transition
Discuss your family’s specific situation to map out a safe start date.