Comprehensive care for adolescents ages 12-17

Residential Treatment for Tacoma Teens

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Teens stay in a safe and inviting, home-like setting

Compassionate staff and masters-level therapists

Improve skills in coping & maintaining emotional stability

More than therapy – A mental health retreat for adolescents

At Modern Recovery, we prioritize the safety and happiness of your teen, especially during their mental health care away from home. Avery’s House, our residential treatment center in Boise, focuses on recovery and comfort. Here, families from Tacoma and surrounding areas will find a nurturing environment that supports their teen’s path to well-being.

Proximity & accessibility

  • Families from Tacoma have a quick 1-hour flight or a 8-hour drive to Avery’s House, enabling easy visits to their teen.

Resilient recovery

  • A change of scene can help teens concentrate on healing, developing coping skills, resilience, and self-reliance.

Nurturing environment

  • Avery's House gives teens a safe home with comfy rooms, good food, and a regular routine.

Proximity & accessibility

  • Families from Tacoma have a quick 1-hour flight or a 8-hour drive to Avery’s House, enabling easy visits to their teen.

Resilient recovery

  • A change of scene can help teens concentrate on healing, developing coping skills, resilience, and self-reliance.

Nurturing environment

  • Avery's House gives teens a safe home with comfy rooms, good food, and a regular routine.

We provide comprehensive assistance for a wide range of behavioral and mental health conditions including:

  • Depression & Bipolar Disorder
  • Suicidal & Self-Harm Thoughts
  • Anxiety Disorders & PTSD
  • Bullying & Victimization
  • ADHD or Attention Difficulties
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Trauma & adverse life experiences
  • Family conflict and relationship problems

Note: We do not provide treatment for aggressive and violent behaviors, severe substance abuse with criminal history, court-adjudicated adolescents, arsonists, extreme sexual issues, or other extreme diagnoses.

Expert care and support

Experience in teen therapy is important for our team. In our teen residential treatment programs, we employ professionals who are well-trained and pass strict safety checks.

We’re always ready to help and answer any questions you have while your teen is with us.

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Clinical Director

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Executive Director

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Our residential program for teens may be the right fit if…

  • They require a break from everyday life to concentrate solely on their mental well-being.
  • They're concluding or have recently finished a hospital-based psychiatric stabilization program.
  • Outpatient programs haven’t been enough, so they need extra support and a more organized setting.

Tacoma, Washington

Avery's House

Getting to our Residential Treatment Center for Teens

  • Driving: The drive from Tacoma to Boise, Idaho, generally takes approximately 8 hours, considering typical traffic patterns.
  • Flying: A direct flight from Tacoma International Airport to Boise Airport averages 1.5 hours, but accounting for check-in, security, and baggage claim, the whole process may extend to approximately 3-4 hours.
  • Bus: Taking the bus from Tacoma to Boise typically lasts about 14.5 hours when factoring in the necessary transfers and scheduled stops along the route.

Help for troubled teens in Tacoma

We understand there’s a growing need for support for teens in crisis. Our residential treatment for troubled teens offers the support and guidance they need to grow in important areas of their lives.

  • 🌟 Elevated self-esteem: Teens build confidence and foster a more optimistic view of life.
  • 🤝 Strengthened family relationships: Treatment helps your teen strengthen bonds with family.
  • 🌱 Wholesome habits: Teens develop routines that promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
  • 🕊️ Trauma healing: Teens learn to confront and heal from traumatic experiences.

Lasting change through compassionate support

We guide your teen toward positive growth. They learn skills to handle their emotions and stay healthy. Our full support and therapy help them stay on the right path for their future.

Family involvement

  • During your teen's treatment, we ensure families stay updated and are part of the healing journey.

Academic services

  • We ensure learning continues to keep your teen on track and ready for school success.

Medication managment

  • We manage therapy and medication together to ensure kids receive the best possible care.

Family involvement

  • During your teen's treatment, we ensure families stay updated and are part of the healing journey.

Academic services

  • We ensure learning continues to keep your teen on track and ready for school success.

Medication managment

  • We manage therapy and medication together to ensure kids receive the best possible care.

Additional therapeutic services included

  • Weekly individual sessions
  • Case management
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Art & music therapies
  • Community-based activities
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Child psychologist
  • Aftercare planning & outpatient services
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Lena Moses

Director of Community Relations

“We primarily focus on loving ourselves and accepting ourselves, and teaching them how to be comfortable in their own skin”

We accept insurance

Concerned about the cost of teen residential treatment? We work with most major insurance providers to help minimize out-of-pocket costs.