Accreditation
- Joint Commission Accredited, LegitScript Approval
Nexus Teen Academy treats teen boys through holistic and comprehensive care for addiction, primary mental health conditions, and co-occurring disorders in a structured residential setting. They address self-harm, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, personality disorders, and more. Nexus Teen Academy offers expert care from compassionate clinical staff and personally tailored, evidence-based treatment combining individual, group, and intensive family therapy in an environment that fosters healing, connection, and growth.
Nexus Teen Academy understands the unique challenges that teen boys and their families face as they navigate addiction and mental health disorders. Their holistic program provides quality evidence-based care and teaches the life skills needed to maintain long-term sobriety. Their residential program offers a safe space for clients to be vulnerable, express themselves authentically, discover passions, and gain purpose to reduce their prior high-risk behaviors. Nexus Teen Academy offers a robust family program with weekly family empowerment groups, weekly visitations, and counseling sessions led by licensed therapists.
Individualized care at Nexus Teen Academy consists of holistic and evidence-based treatment modalities from licensed therapists and professionals. Clients participate in highly structured programs that combine individual therapy, group sessions, and family therapy. Evidence-based treatments include trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing (MI), interpersonal therapy, and mindfulness therapy.
At Nexus Teen Academy, each client is assigned a case manager who monitors treatment plans and offers assistance with outside matters such as legal cases, probation, bills, employment, and more. For lasting support, case managers also assist clients with in-depth aftercare planning. This may include ongoing outpatient care, sober living arrangements, facilitating connections with sponsors and community recovery resources, and securing an ongoing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) provider.
Nexus Teen Academy: Oak treats a wide range of substance use and mental health conditions, including Alcohol, Anger, Anxiety, Benzodiazepines, Bipolar, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cocaine, Depression, Drug Addiction, Eating Disorders, Grief and Loss, Heroin, Marijuana, Methamphetamine, Nicotine, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Opioids, Personality Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Prescription Drugs, Psychedelics, Schizophrenia, Smoking Cessation, Stress, Suicidality, Synthetic Drugs, Trauma.
Nexus Teen Academy: Oak provides treatment for Adolescents, Boys, offering a structured and supportive recovery environment. The program is designed to support individuals who need personalized care in a private and clinically focused setting.
Nexus Teen Academy: Oak offers a full continuum of care, including Residential. This allows clients to transition between levels of care while maintaining consistent clinical support throughout their recovery journey.
Nexus Teen Academy: Oak uses a combination of evidence-based and holistic approaches, including Holistic, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Evidence-Based, Family Involvement, Personalized Treatment. Treatment plans are tailored to each individual’s needs to support long-term recovery.
Clients at Nexus Teen Academy: Oak participate in therapies such as Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), 1-on-1 Counseling with Clinical Psychologist, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Art Therapy, Couples Counseling, Equine Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Life Skills, Meditation & Mindfulness, Mindfulness Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy (MET), Narrative Therapy, Psychodrama Therapy, Relapse Prevention Counseling, Stress Management, Trauma-Specific Therapy. These therapies are designed to address both substance use and underlying mental health conditions.
Nexus Teen Academy: Oak provides aftercare planning to help clients maintain progress after completing treatment. This may include Ability to Call a Counselor, Aftercare Home Support, Follow-up Sessions (in-person), Follow-up Sessions (online), supporting long-term recovery and relapse prevention.
Nexus Teen Academy: Oak offers a range of amenities designed to support comfort and recovery, including Access to Nature, Air-Conditioned Rooms, Outdoor Lounge, Private or Shared Rooms, Recreation Room, Theater Room, Walk-in Closet, Snacks, Shared Bathroom, Chef-prepared Meals. These features help create a supportive environment for healing and overall well-being.
Clients at Nexus Teen Academy: Oak may participate in structured activities such as AA/NA Meetings, Yoga, Physical Fitness, Swimming, Games, Reading. These activities help build routine, improve mental well-being, and support long-term recovery.
Nexus Teen Academy: Oak offers specialized support for individuals with unique needs, including Healthy Meals are provided, Dietary Accommodations, Center Pets, Smoke-free Campus, Family Program. Programs are designed to provide privacy, flexibility, and individualized treatment planning.
What people are saying
Nexus Teen Academy provides a residential recovery sanctuary for teen boys with views of the mountains. Their center in the Arizona desert offers the comforts of home with compassionate mental health experts guiding clients every step of the way. The home features shared bedrooms, individual and group therapy spaces, recreation rooms with games, and plenty of outdoor space with spikeball, cornhole, and more.
Read moreNexus Teen Academy offers a weekly Family Empowerment Group for parents to develop new social and emotional skills, along with weekly visitations. They provide tailored family therapy sessions to meet families' unique situations. The whole family can reexamine what is working and what can shift. Family involvement provides an opportunity to see what family dynamics work and which can improve, and the entire family system is equipped with new skills.
Read moreNexus Teen Academy uses a combination of group therapy, individual counseling, family involvement, and holistic wellness programs to overcome addiction and build a brighter future. Clients participate in mindfulness therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and life skills development. Their residential program removes everyday stressors, triggers, and negative influences, allowing clients to focus entirely on their journey toward healing.
Nexus Teen Academy’s evidence-based approach delves deep into the root causes of mental health issues, including PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and more. Licensed health professionals use trauma-informed care to empower clients to build confidence in recovery, mend relationships, and create goals and inspiration for the future.
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Last reviewed: October 2025