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Teen Residential Treatment Serving Yucca, Arizona
Families throughout Yucca and nearby communities such as Kingman, Golden Valley, and Lake Havasu City know that a teen’s struggles rarely wait for a convenient moment. Known as a small high-desert community in the Sacramento Valley set between the Hualapai and Black Mountains along the Interstate 40 corridor, the area is home to parents who want the very best for their children. When a young person may be showing signs of substance use or a mental health condition, having experienced care within reach makes a real difference, and Nexus Teen Academy serves Yucca families from our campus in the Scottsdale area.
Nexus Teen Academy is a residential treatment program for adolescents ages 13 to 17. Most teens stay with us for roughly 30 to 60 days, long enough to stabilize, build coping skills, and begin lasting change while staying connected to northwest Arizona and the highways, including Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 93, that link Yucca to our Scottsdale campus.
Many of the teens we serve arrive facing more than one challenge at once. Our dual-diagnosis approach treats co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions together rather than in isolation, because for many families in Mohave County, the two are closely connected.
From the very first week, our team plans for what comes after residential care. Families from Yucca leave with a personalized aftercare roadmap so progress continues once a teen returns home.
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Conditions We Treat
Substance Addiction
- Alcohol
- Nicotine / Vaping
- Marijuana
- Cocaine
- Meth (Methamphetamine, Stimulant)
- Heroin / Fentanyl
- Prescription Pills
- Opioids
- MDMA (Ecstasy / Molly)
- Hallucinogens (Psilocybin Mushrooms, LSD)
- Inhalants
- Cough Syrup (DXM)
- PCP (Phencyclidine)
Mental Health Conditions
- OCD
- PTSD
- Trauma
- Anxiety
- Self-Harm
- Social Anxiety
- Psychotic Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- LGBTQ+ Mental Health
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Low Self-Esteem
- Eating Disorders
- Impulse Control
- Mood Disorders
- Bipolar 1 & 2
- Depression
- ADHD
- Anger
Therapies We Employ
Evidence-Based Therapies
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Helps teens recognize and reshape unhelpful thought patterns.
Builds practical coping skills for daily challenges.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Strengthens relationships and mindfulness.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Encourages acceptance of difficult emotions.
Aligns actions with personal values.
Interpersonal Narrative Therapy
Helps teens re-author their personal story.
Explores relationships and identity in a supportive way.
Mindfulness Practices
Builds present-moment awareness and calm. Reduces reactivity and stress.
Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
Engages the whole family in positive change. Improves communication and problem-solving at home.
Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Addresses the effects of trauma with care and structure.
Combines coping skills with gradual, guided processing.
What Happens Next? Get Started in 5 Simple Steps
Getting started is simpler than many families expect. Here is what the journey to admission looks like in five steps.
Receive the Details
You reach out and our team shares clear information about our program, answers your questions, and listens to your family's story, with no pressure, just guidance.
Pre-Admission Stage
We complete a confidential assessment to understand your teen's needs and confirm that our program is the right fit.
Parents Input
Your insights as a parent shape the plan from the start; you are part of the team, not a bystander.
Individualized Plan
Our clinicians design a personalized treatment plan built around your teen's specific challenges, strengths, and goals.
Start Your Treatment
Your teen begins care in a safe, supportive environment, and the work of healing begins.
A Typical Day at Nexus Teen Academy
Structure and predictability help teens feel safe and make progress. While every day includes flexibility, a typical day at our program follows a steady, supportive rhythm.
Morning wake-up, wellness check, and a healthy breakfast
Individual or group therapy sessions
Academic support to keep teens on track with school
Skill-building workshops and psychoeducation
Nutritious lunch followed by structured downtime
Recreation, movement, or holistic activities
Family or additional therapy as scheduled
Evening reflection, dinner, and a consistent bedtime routine
Take a Tour of Our Facility
Our Teen Male Treatment
Facility
A Virtual Tour of Nexus Teen Academy: Oak
Our Teen Female Treatment
Facility
A Virtual Tour of Nexus Teen Academy: Mesquite
Our Teen Outpatient Treatment Facility
A Virtual Tour of Nexus Teen Academy: Willow
Why Nexus Teen Academy for Yucca Families
Families choose Nexus Teen Academy because our care is personal, comprehensive, and rooted in respect for each teen.
When appropriate, our medical team provides careful, ongoing medication management as part of a broader treatment plan.
We treat the whole person, mind, body, and spirit, through therapy, movement, nutrition, and mindfulness.
Balanced, nourishing meals support both physical health and emotional stability.
Teens heal alongside peers who understand, guided by staff who genuinely care.
We build on each teen’s strengths rather than focusing only on what is wrong.
Thoughtful, gender-specific programming helps teens feel understood and safe.
Our Team
Behind every teen’s progress is a dedicated, licensed team. Our clinicians, nurses, and counselors bring deep experience in adolescent mental health and substance use treatment, and they are here for your family at every step.
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Aftercare and Ongoing Support
Recovery does not end when a teen leaves our campus; it continues at home in Yucca and across Mohave County. Before discharge, our team builds a personalized aftercare plan that may include ongoing therapy, support groups, school coordination, and community resources close to Kingman.
We help families connect with trusted providers along the Interstate 40 corridor and throughout northwest Arizona, so the momentum built in treatment carries forward. Staying engaged with aftercare is one of the most important steps in protecting a teen’s long-term progress.
Reach Out Today
If your teen may be showing signs of a mental health or substance use struggle, you do not have to face it alone. Compassionate, professional help is close to Yucca. Reach out today to learn how Nexus Teen Academy can support your family.
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Directions to Our Scottsdale Campus
Our campus is located at 8611 E Cholla St in Scottsdale, Arizona 85260. From Yucca, families take Interstate 40 east to Kingman, then follow U.S. Route 93 south toward Wickenburg, connecting to U.S. Route 60 (Grand Avenue) and Loop 101 into north Scottsdale. The drive to 8611 E Cholla St covers roughly 190 miles and takes about three hours. Families are welcome to map the route to our Scottsdale campus using their preferred navigation app for real-time directions and traffic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nexus Teen Academy located in relation to Yucca?
Our residential campus is at 8611 E Cholla St in Scottsdale, Arizona. That is about 190 miles from Yucca via Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 93. That keeps care close enough for families in Yucca to stay involved throughout treatment.
What ages does Nexus Teen Academy serve?
We provide residential treatment for adolescents ages 13 to 17.
How long do most teens stay in residential treatment?
Length of stay is individualized, but most teens remain with us for roughly 30 to 60 days.
What conditions do you treat?
We treat a wide range of substance use and mental health conditions, from anxiety, depression, and trauma to substance dependence, often at the same time through dual-diagnosis care.
Do you offer dual-diagnosis treatment?
Yes. When a teen faces co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions, we treat them together for the best chance at lasting recovery.
How do families from Yucca usually begin the admissions process?
Most Yucca families start with a confidential phone call. From there we guide you through assessment, insurance verification, and a personalized plan before your teen arrives.
Will my teen keep up with school?
Academic support is part of daily life at our program, helping teens stay on track while they focus on healing.
Do you accept insurance?
We work with many major plans, including Beacon, Aetna, Cigna, and GEHA, and can often pursue a Single Case Agreement for out-of-network families. We will verify your benefits confidentially.
What types of therapy will my teen receive?
Teens take part in individual, group, family, and holistic therapy, using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and TF-CBT.
How involved are parents during treatment?
Parents are essential partners. Family therapy, regular updates, and your input shape your teen’s care from admission through aftercare.
What does aftercare look like?
Before discharge, we build a personalized aftercare plan that may include ongoing therapy, support groups, and community resources near home.
Is Nexus Teen Academy accredited and licensed?
Yes. Nexus Teen Academy is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services.