Local clinical care keeping your family together
Mental Health Summer Camp Alternatives for Teens in Meridian
Stabilize behavioral crises with daily psychiatric oversight
Treatment is aligned with West Ada school schedules
Insurance coverage to reduce treatment costs
Glowing Reviews
4.8 – Based on 49 Reviews
We found Avery’s House to have caring, invested care givers. Our son felt safe, supported, and had necessary tools for when he completed his stay. We (parents) felt supported, encouraged, and given tools to help when our son came home.
Tara Doest
Avery’s house is a wonderful facility with kind and caring staff that truly puts the patient’s first. There is no other facility that is up to par with Avery’s!
Katie Ksobiech
Avery’s House was an incredible journey for our daughter and our family, from beginning to end. Cole was just fantastic—so helpful, understanding, communicative, and an all-around great guy.
Juan Mencias
Behavioral support for troubled teens
When your teen is in crisis and weekly therapy is no longer enough, considering a summer program is a sign that you are taking the situation seriously. You recognize the need for a higher level of structure to stop a dangerous spiral.
But sending your teen to an outdoor program comes with valid concerns about safety, clinical depth, and family disconnection. Avery’s House offers an alternative: a home-like residential program in Boise, about 20-45 minutes away from most families in Meridian. We provide the 24/7 structure and supervision your teen needs, grounded in psychiatric care and therapy, not survival skills.
This local approach means your family can be deeply involved in the healing process, making the transition home smoother and more successful.
Why a clinical setting is safer than a Summer Camp for Teens
While a “pattern interrupt” in nature can seem appealing, if your teen’s struggles are driven by underlying mental health conditions, a clinical environment is essential for safe, effective treatment.
This path may be a better fit if your teen is struggling with:
- Underlying mental health conditions: If depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD), bipolar disorder, or OCD are the primary drivers of behavior, they require psychiatric oversight that adventure-based programs are not equipped to provide.
- Safety and medical concerns: For teens with a history of self-harm, suicidal ideation, or complex medical needs, the 24/7 medical and psychiatric supervision in a residential setting is non-negotiable for safety.
- A need for family healing: If you believe that learning to communicate and heal together is critical, a local model with integrated family therapy is a better path than one that isolates your teen.
- Previous failed treatments: If other, less-structured interventions have not worked, your teen doesn’t necessarily need a more rugged experience; they need a more precise and comprehensive clinical diagnosis and treatment plan.
Choosing a local clinical path ensures your teen gets the professional intervention they need without the shock of being separated from their primary support system.
Why Meridian families choose Avery’s House
For families across Idaho, from the Treasure Valley to Coeur d’Alene, choosing a local alternative to out-of-state summer programs is a practical decision for safety, connection, and long-term success. Sending a teen hundreds of miles away creates emotional and logistical barriers that can complicate healing.
Reduced travel burden
- The financial cost and time commitment of traveling to a summer program in another state are significant. A local program removes this stress, allowing you to focus your energy on healing.
Smoother school transitions
- We work directly with West Ada and Boise schools to keep your teen on track. This prevents them from falling behind and makes going back to class much smoother.
Aftercare planning
- Going back home is often the hardest part. Because we are local, we set your teen up with Idaho therapists to make sure they have help long after they leave.
We welcome your teen into a warm, safe environment where the healing process can begin immediately. Here’s what to expect:
Safety and stabilization
- When your teen arrives, our priority is making them feel safe. We immediately focus on settling the crisis and building a comforting, predictable routine.
Comprehensive assessment
- Our clinical team, including therapists and psychiatric providers, will conduct a thorough assessment to understand the full picture of your teen’s mental, emotional, and physical health.
Initial treatment plan
- Based on this assessment, we develop an individualized treatment plan. This plan includes a schedule of individual, group, and family therapy, medication management if needed
Navigating insurance to lower your summer costs
The cost of intensive care shouldn’t be the barrier that keeps your teen from getting help. We lead with financial transparency to ensure Meridian families can move forward with confidence.
- Upfront benefit reviews: We perform a thorough check of your insurance policy to identify covered services and clarify any out-of-pocket expectations.
- Direct network coordination: Our admissions team handles the complex authorization paperwork directly with your provider to secure the necessary care.
- Start-up clarity: We provide a transparent financial roadmap before admission, ensuring your family isn’t surprised by unexpected billing later in the summer.
By resolving the financial friction first, you can focus entirely on your teen’s clinical progress rather than the budget.
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
Common questions about our Residential Program vs. Summer Camps for Teens
Take the first step towards helping your teen
A confidential consultation with our admissions team is not a commitment to enroll. It’s a dedicated time to discuss your teen’s specific needs, compare the clinical residential model to wilderness therapy, and get a clear recommendation you can trust.
1- Schedule a clinical consultation
Discuss the specific risks present in your home with a team that understands high-risk teen care.
2- Verify your insurance coverage
Receive a clear, line-by-line breakdown of your benefits to eliminate financial uncertainty.
3- Set a path to stabilization
Identify the right level of care to ensure your teen is healthy and ready before the next school semester begins.