A safer alternative for Pima County families in crisis.
Wilderness Therapy Alternative for Teens in Tucson
We Accept Insurance
Psychiatric stabilization to restore safety to your home.
In-person treatment to keep your family connected.
Insurance-covered care to reduce out-of-pocket costs.
End the cycle of crisis without the stress of isolation
Remote programs often require significant travel and extended periods of family separation. This can add unnecessary stress to an already difficult situation. Avery’s House provides a high-intensity medical alternative just north of Tucson in Apache Junction.
We take over the daily safety management the moment your teen arrives. You finally get the space to breathe.
Our family had an incredibly positive experience with Avery’s House – Apache Junction location. When our son was in residential treatment we felt supported every step of the way. The staff truly cared about him as an individual, and their dedication made a huge difference in his growth and healing. Not only did our son benefit, but we as parents also received guidance and encouragement throughout the process. We are so grateful for the compassionate and professional care provided—this experience has been life-changing for our entire family.
Why Southern Arizona families choose our Northern alternative
Many Tucson families feel they have to choose between "nothing" or sending their child across the country. Our location in Apache Junction bridges that gap, providing an elite level of care within driving distance. Staying within the region makes the transition back to normal family life is a planned, supported process rather than a sudden event.
Bridging the Pima County service gap
We provide the high-intensity oversight often missing in local Southern Arizona outpatient networks.
Proximity for working parents
You can participate in weekly in-person family therapy without taking days off work or booking hotels.
Access to regional specialists
Our psychiatric team collaborates directly with your family’s existing pediatricians and doctors in Tucson.
Why medical oversight is the safer choice for Tucson families
Deciding between a remote forest and local care comes down to a single question. Does your teen need a “reset,” or do they need a medical intervention? Wilderness programs rely on physical hardship. At Avery’s House we use psychiatric stabilization to treat the actual diagnosis.
- When wilderness fits better: If your teen is involved in local gangs or needs total extraction from a dangerous Pima County peer group, a remote facility is a necessary move.
- Medical evidence vs. hardship: We treat the underlying diagnosis with 24/7 psychiatric oversight. This provides a level of medical safety that outdoor programs cannot match.
- Stop the Homecoming Shock: Since care happens in the region, your teen practices coping skills in their own environment. This prevents the relapse that happens when kids return from the woods.
- On-site psychiatric expertise: We don’t use “on-call” medical staff. Our facility features dedicated professionals who manage and adjust medications every single day.
By treating the crisis near Tucson, we ensure your teen is clinically equipped to thrive in their actual life.
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.
Use your Arizona health insurance for elite care
Wilderness therapy is notoriously expensive. Most families end up paying staggering out-of-pocket fees because these programs rarely accept insurance. Avery’s House is a licensed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. This means we can usually utilize your existing health benefits to cover the cost.
- Fast insurance verification: Our team checks your specific health plan for coverage immediately.
- Transparent cost review: We give you a precise breakdown of deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums before any paperwork is signed.
- Clinical level matching: We bill your insurance based on exact medical necessity. You never pay for more care than your teen clinically requires.
- Immediate regional admission: There are no transport agencies to hire and no flights to book. We often schedule admission within 24 to 48 hours.
We handle the insurance negotiations. You focus strictly on the emotional needs of your family.
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
The first 72 hours: Establishing a clinical buffer
The initial three days are designed to lower the temperature of the crisis. We act as an immediate environmental shift that removes the daily friction and safety concerns from your household.
- Baseline psychiatric stabilization: Our medical team reviews all history and medications to ensure your teen is physically and mentally safe.
- Active parent integration: You are never sidelined. We keep you involved in the healing process without the stress of managing the behavior.
- Breaking the local crisis cycle: We replace negative Tucson-area influences with a highly supervised routine that replaces chaos with predictability.
- Standardized family reporting: You receive frequent, objective updates on clinical progress. This ends the silence and uncertainty that defines a crisis.
By taking over the high-intensity daily boundaries, we allow your home environment to cool down so actual clinical work can begin.
For more information about our services, call us.
(480) 360-4989
“We primarily focus on loving ourselves and accepting ourselves and teaching them how to be comfortable in their own skin.”
Ensuring the appropriate clinical setting for safety
Avery’s House provides a high-supervision environment, but we operate as an open, residential facility. We help Pima County families determine if their teen’s current acuity requires the containment of a locked unit before transitioning to our care.
- Acute crisis stabilization: If your teen is experiencing a break from reality or severe hallucinations, they require a locked psychiatric setting for initial medical safety.
- Management of aggressive behaviors: For teens who pose an active, physical threat to others that cannot be verbally de-escalated, we provide referrals to local high-security containment programs.
- Supervised medical withdrawal: If there is a high risk of physical withdrawal from alcohol or benzodiazepines, your teen must complete a medical detox in a hospital-grade facility first.
If our screening indicates that your teen requires more secure placement, we will immediately connect you with the appropriate emergency behavioral health resources in the Tucson area.
Questions parents ask about our clinical care
Get a clear clinical plan for your teen today
When your family is in crisis, you need a clinical partner ready to restore safety and order to your home immediately. Avery’s House provides the professional medical stabilization your teen requires, offering a local treatment model that delivers the specific safety and recovery results you were looking for when you began your search.
1- The initial phone call
Share your teen’s history so we can verify if our medical model provides the necessary safety boundaries for their specific diagnosis.
2- Confirm your Pima County coverage
Provide your insurance details for a comprehensive review of your benefits and an estimate of any out-of-pocket costs.
3- Start therapy
Tour our facility, meet our team and other participants, and get your teen settled in.