Avery’s House - Boise

Support for teens

The facility is appropriate for clients who need more support than outpatient care or are stepping down from hospital-based psychiatric stabilization. Care addresses depression, anxiety, trauma, thoughts of self-harm, attention difficulties, bullying, relationship concerns, and substance use disorders. The environment also provides the opportunity to connect with peers who may be facing similar concerns.

Clinical care and skill building

Clinical services include weekly individual therapy, child psychologist services, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, art and music therapies, case management, and medication management when appropriate. Treatment is intended to help clients practice emotional regulation, communication, assertiveness, empathy, and self-awareness. Additionally, clients can develop methods that help them respond to triggers or high-risk situations. Community-based activities are part of care and may provide the opportunity for clients to apply these skills outside of therapy sessions.

Academic support

Academic support is integrated into treatment and includes help with managing assignments, workload, classroom expectations, and social situations while clients continue attending school during treatment. Practical skill development helps clients return to school after residential care with additional tools.

Family involvement and length of stay

Family participation may include family therapy, support groups, visitation, progress updates, emotional support strategies, and aftercare planning. The facility focuses on providing family programming that creates strategies families can continue using at home. The youth mental health program typically lasts five to six weeks, but length can vary based on clinical recommendations and insurance requirements.

Client reviews

Reviews of Avery’s House are largely positive, with families and former clients frequently highlighting caring staff, useful treatment tools, and meaningful progress during and after treatment. A small amount of critical feedback describes concerns with staff interactions, peer dynamics, and treatment effectiveness.

• Staff & care experience (95% positive): Reviewers frequently describe staff as caring, attentive, professional, and invested in clients. “Staff are professional and attentive.”
• Treatment quality & outcomes (90% positive): Families and former clients often describe gaining practical tools, addressing underlying concerns, and seeing improvements after treatment. “Walked away with so much useful knowledge.”
• Support & community (85% positive): Reviews describe support for teens, parents, and families, including guidance during treatment and connection with the broader community. “We (parents) felt supported, encouraged, and given tools.”
• Access & process: Several reviewers specifically praise admissions, organization, and clear communication with parents. “So helpful, understanding, and communicative.”
• Facility & environment: A few reviewers describe the home and facilities as clean, comfortable, and attractive. “Sparkling clean houses and facilities.”

Facility transparency

• Verified by Start Your Recovery: On September 10, 2026, our research team conducted a comprehensive review of this facility's advertising claims, registrations from public health departments, national accrediting bodies, and SAMHSA.