Adolescent Residence

Teen Treatment Center

Adolescent Residence Treatment Facility

Avalon Hills is built on 11 acres of beautiful, rolling hills near Petersboro, Utah. The main building resembles a castle-houses a maximum capacity of 12 girls. More than 50 staff members attend to their individual progress, through a variety of experiences and activities.

Treatment Components

Individual therapy
Group therapy
Family therapy
Nutritional assessment and consultations
Consultations with Primary Care Provider
Daily health assessments
Family Week

Psycho Educational Classes

  • Medical complications of eating disorders
  • Managing principles and guidance
  • Dealing with conflict
  • Life management skills
  • Relationship skills
  • Body image
  • Coping with social pressures
  • Compulsion management
  • Overcoming perfection
  • Therapeutic activism
  • Relapse management

Therapeutic Experiential Activities

  • Animal assisted therapy
  • Equine assisted psychotherapy
  • Pet rescue and rehabilitation
  • Outdoor experiences and challenges
  • Expressive therapies (music, art, movement)
  • Fitness for fun (non-compulsive exercise and play)
  • Facing food and body fears
  • Therapeutic assignment and activism

Special Topic Groups

  • Spirituality and mindfulness
  • Relaxation
  • Trauma (as needed)