Medical-model residential treatment for female teens with behavioral needs.
Helping adolescent females reach new heights.
For teen girls facing behavioral and psyhciatric challenges, the right care setting can make all the difference. The True North Residential Program at Nexus Neurorecovery Center – San Antonio serves patients fro Texas and across the country, providing a safe, structured environment where residents can stabilize clinically, address trauma through evidence-based therapies, and develop the coping skills needed for a successful return to home and community. Every step of the treatment process reflects our committment to mending minds.
Residential care for teen girls facing behavioral challenges.
Nexus Neurorecovery Center
Located in a dedicated campus in downtown San Antonio, the True North Residential Program provides the ideal environment for female adolescents struggling with behavioral challenges. This single-gender setting allows residents to focus on healing emotionally and physically as they work toward behavioral goals. From comfortable gathering areas to spaces for therapeutic and educational work, every element of the facility is designed to support treatment goals.
it’s time to find your true north
Our program coordinators will help you find the right setting based on individual needs.
Providing a steady point of direction for young people navigating some of the most difficult behavioral and psychiatric challenges of their lives.
The True North Residential Program integrates psychiatry, medicine, and psychotherapy to deliver whole-person care. Our uniquely integrated approach bridges the gap between mental and physical healthcare, providing comprehensive care for the teens we serve.
Program features:
- Individualized treatment planning and goals, reviewed regularly by the interdisciplinary team
- Individual therapy performed by licensed, master-level clinicians with modalities including CBT, DBT, and EMDR
- Routine visits with a physician, nurse practitioner, and psychiatrist
- 24/7 licensed nursing staff
- Ongoing medication management
- Token economy system that rewards participation and reinforces prosocial behavior
- Trauma-informed therapy and behavioral counseling
- Off-site activities allowing residents to practice skills learned in the program
- Concurrent education accredited by the Texas Education Agency (TEA)
- Guided, individually paced curriculum
- 1:1 guidance from onsite teachers
Admission criteria:
- Female ages 13 up to 17
- Symptoms are interfering with ability to function in significant life domains and activities
- Requires 24-hour supervision due to emotional or behavioral challenges that have caused safety concerns
- Exhibits significant maladaptive behaviors
- Has been unsuccessful in less restrictive environments
Meet a True North Program champion.
“I have seen Maggie face her fears, try new things, learn effective coping skills, and become a source of encouragement to her peers. She has grown in her ability to advocate for herself and her desire to stay healthy.”
— Nexus social worker
Common psychiatric and medical diagnoses.
The True North Residential Program provides medical-model residential treatment for psychiatric and behavioral challenges, as well as complex medical needs.
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Major depressive disorder
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Anxiety disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar disorder
- Borderline personality disorder
- Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD)
- Reactive attachment disorder
- Schizophrenia
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Trauma history, including PTSD
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Substance use disorder (when secondary to another primary diagnosis)
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Somatization disorders
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Seizure disorders
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Diabetes
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POTS or Dysautonomia
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Functional neurological disorder
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Spina bifida
How to choose the right treatment setting for your teen’s psychiatric, behavioral, and medical needs.
Finding the right residential treatment center that can address all of you or your loved one’s needs can feel daunting. The following tips will help you narrow down your options and select the best fit.
- Understand the diagnosis. It’s essential to enter the search for a psychiatry program with a solid understanding of you or your child’s diagnosis, including all co-occurring conditions. Does the individual need primary care in addition to psychiatric or behavioral treatment? With a clear understanding of needs, you’ll be fully equipped to ask the right questions before you commit to a program.
- Ask a lot of questions. As you speak to clinicians and facility representatives, ask as many questions as possible. What types of care are they equipped to offer? What credentials do their clinicians hold? What are the most common diagnoses treated by the facility? In addition to general inquiries about the program, it can be helpful to question individual staff members. What do they love about their work? What inspired them to pursue their profession? The answers to such questions will suggest how invested staff members are in their patients’ wellbeing, and thus the overall effectiveness of the program.
- Check reviews. Even if you feel you’ve found the perfect program after conducting research and meeting with clinicians, it’s always a good idea to check a facility’s online reputation. Are the program’s ratings generally positive? Do current and former patients report feeling supported and safe? Bear in mind that many factors can affect patient satisfaction, but a high percentage of positive reviews is a good sign.
When it’s time to talk to your at-risk youth about residential treatment, remember to choose a calm, unhurried moment, be straightforward and honest about why residential treatment is necessary, and actively listen to their fears and concerns.
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