Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, this center helps teens ages 12–17 who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, ADHD, self-harm, and other mental or behavioral health challenges. They offer multiple levels of care including
partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive
outpatient (
IOP), and outpatient programs with daily therapy, academic support, and skill-building in a safe, structured, and school-like environment.
The center uses proven therapies like
cognitive behavioral therapy (
CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), along with art therapy, mindfulness, and family counseling to treat the whole teen. Each teen gets a custom treatment plan with 1-on-1 therapy, group sessions, and family involvement. This mix of therapeutic support helps teens build coping skills, emotional strength, and confidence in a safe, healing space.
The center feels welcoming with cozy therapy rooms, a group kitchen, and a game room to relax in. Teens spend time in both shared and personal spaces that support learning and healing. On-site, they enjoy meals, receive academic help, and take part in fun, skill-building activities designed to support social growth and personal success.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like NexStep Teen Academy provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)