Residential Treatment for Adolescent Boys in Largo, FL

Braveminds Academy offers specialized residential care for adolescent boys aged 11-17 in Largo, FL. Our 16-bed facility provides personalized, evidence-based treatment with a 24/7 clinical team.
The intimate environment allows for individualized therapy, family involvement, academic continuity, and life skills training, creating a path to lasting recovery.
Recognized as Best Adolescent Mental Health Treatment Program 2026 by multiple awards, our program combines CBT, DBT, trauma therapy, and family-based interventions to address depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and more.
With a low staff-to-client ratio and comprehensive aftercare, alumni return for ongoing support at 30, 60, and 90 days, ensuring sustained progress.
Families can rest assured knowing that our facility is licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, accepts major insurance, and offers free clinical assessments to determine the right level of care.
At Braveminds Academy, every teen is treated as an individual, with a focus on emotional regulation, confidence building, and future readiness. Our supportive community nurtures growth, resilience, and hope.
Our therapeutic team comprises licensed clinicians, psychiatrists, nurses, and educational specialists who collaborate to create a seamless treatment plan tailored to each boy’s unique challenges.
Beyond clinical care, we provide experiential activities such as basketball, pickleball, beach trips, and structured life skills lessons that foster physical wellness, teamwork, and real-world competence.
Our alumni program extends the bridge to adulthood by offering mentorship, peer support, and quarterly follow‑ups, ensuring that the gains made in treatment translate into lasting success.
The campus features a state-of-the-art medical wing, a quiet meditation garden, and a fully equipped classroom that mirrors a typical high school environment, allowing teens to maintain academic continuity while receiving intensive therapy.
Parents can participate in weekly progress updates, family therapy sessions, and educational planning meetings, fostering open communication and ensuring that home life supports the therapeutic goals set in our program.