Residential Treatment for Boys

Our behavioral health inpatient facility provides structured care for adolescents dealing with mental health and behavioral issues. We help young men between the ages of 13 and 17 who struggle with:

• Substance use disorders
• Mental health diagnoses
• Aggression, opposition, truancy, and running away
• Self-harming behaviors and suicidal ideation

If your teen displays any signs or symptoms of behavioral health issues, finding help can prevent the problems from escalating. 

Our inpatient behavioral health treatment for teen males is a secure 34-bed residential treatment center (RTC) that offers 24-hour nursing care as well as a school on-site so that your teen does not fall behind as they get the treatment they need. 

Many of our residents stay for at least 30 days, but we can also offer longer-term care. 

Individual Therapy Sessions: Getting to the Cause of the Problem

Individual therapy is the cornerstone of our BHIF program. We rely on a variety of evidence-based treatments to help your teen understand the root cause of the challenges they face. 

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is the main therapeutic option we offer at our BHIF. CBT is a type of talk therapy that can help your teen identify the negative patterns of thought and self-talk that influence his moods and behaviors. Once he can zero in on these, he can start making changes to those patterns. 

Changing patterns can involve learning how to understand the motivations of others better, using problem-solving skills to manage difficult situations, and recognizing when thoughts are distorted. 

CBT can also involve teaching the teen to face his fears while using techniques to calm his mind and body. 

Program-Led Therapy: Handling Issues with Structured Counseling

For teens with anger management or substance abuse issues, we may turn to one of two programs that have seen great success. The first is aggression replacement training (ART), a program that specifically targets out-of-control anger. With ART, your teen will learn to better manage their anger, reduce aggressive behavior, and improve social skills and moral reasoning. It’s a well-regarded approach that’s been implemented worldwide in various schools and treatment centers.

If your teen struggles with drug or alcohol use, The Seven Challenges might be an ideal program. This program specializes in substance abuse and empowers adolescents to take control over their lives by identifying problematic behavior and making informed, mature decisions to steer their lives in more positive directions. Though its primary purpose is treatment and behavior correction, it also takes a motivational approach to inspire patients to evaluate their circumstances, consider better alternatives, and implement positive life changes.

Group Therapy Sessions: Breaking Through the Barrier of Isolation

Adolescent males, in particular, tend to isolate themselves when battling mental health and behavioral health issues. Because they are not used to expressing their feelings, they may not realize that other boys may be going through similar difficulties. 

Group therapy at our residential treatment center can help address that isolation. By giving your teen a chance to hear from peers and speak with others who are also struggling, they can see that they are not alone. 

Group therapy can also offer the chance for teens to start learning how to communicate their emotions better, which can serve them throughout their entire lives. 

Family Therapy: Helping to Heal the Family Unit

Behavioral and mental health concerns can impact your entire family, fracturing it and making communication almost impossible. 

During family therapy, we can help address the issues that may be keeping you and your teen from understanding one another. Only with the right communication strategies in place can you and your teen learn how to work as a family unit once again. 

Holistic Therapy: Helping Your Teen Meet All Aspects of Himself

Holistic therapy, which can include art therapy, music therapy, sports therapy, and equine therapy, can help your teen relearn how to express himself in healthier ways.

Our therapy options include the following: 

• Equine therapy
• Art therapy
• Weekly psychiatric care
• Family therapy
• Individual therapy
• Music therapy
• Group therapy
• Sports therapy

Over the course of these sessions, your teen can learn new skills, release tension and stress, and awaken interest or passions he may never otherwise have known he had.