About Align Adolescent Recovery
At Align Adolescent Recovery, we provide clinically sophisticated, relationship-driven treatment and community for young men in grades 9-12 facing struggles with mental health, academic trauma and challenges, substance use, and process addictions such as social media, video games, phones, etc. At Align we also provide therapeutic support for neuro divergent young men including ADHD and other neuro developmental differences. We foster growth in emotional regulation, communication, and executive functioning.
Nestled on 100+ acres outside Tucson, Arizona, our campus blends the legacy of a time-tested approach with the innovation and depth required to meet today’s complex adolescent needs. Through structure, connection, and purpose, Align helps young men find their footing—and their future.
A Trusted Legacy
Founded, owned and operated by the Barrasso family—adolescent treatment experts for decades— our offerings have expanded over time to better serve this generation of young men and their families. We are proud to remain family-owned, with an unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, strong mentorship, and deep family involvement.
Our Pillars:
Our Enhancements:
Expanded clinical services including full RTC licensure
Access to in-house psychiatry and medical providers
A semester-based, step-down model with multiple levels of care
Enhanced wellness offerings and somatic experiences
And More
The Align Adolescent Recovery Treatment Philosophy
Here, healing happens through connection, consistency, and courage. We meet each young man where he is—with compassion, structure, and evidence-based care—and guide him toward meaningful and lasting growth.
Our program is relational at its core. From peer mentorship and therapist rapport to family systems work and daily routines, Align is designed to help adolescent males develop the emotional regulation, identity, and self-respect they need to thrive in the world.
We know by the time young men arrive at our program they are struggling with identity and self confidence, often carrying a heavy burden of shame. We believe that in order to re-establish self- confidence they must believe they have established competence and purpose. Competence is the ability to do something successfully and involves having the necessary knowledge, skills, and judgement to fulfill a role effectively. At Align, young men may find a competence in academics, horsemanship, in the gym, on the soccer field or basketball court, in the art studio or music recording studio, in the maintenance or culinary apprenticeship programs. Or by feeling like a competent son, brother, leader, and friend again. The only way to re-establish self- esteem is through doing esteem-able acts.
What Sets Align Apart
Dual-Diagnosis Care:
We treat mental health and substance use issues concurrently with integrated therapeutic services.
Comprehensive Step-Down Model:
With a short term stabilization unit, PHP, IOP, and OP levels of care on-site, we provide a seamless continuum without disrupting progress.
Academic Integration:
San Pedro Valley Academy is our fully accredited high school, offering in-person instruction, small class sizes, and personalized support.
Family Programming:
Weekly family therapy, immersive family weekends, and parent groups offer deep healing for the entire family.
Experienced Professionals:
From psychiatrists and nurse practitioners to trauma-trained therapists, our clinical team is vetted, accessible, and compassionate.
12-Step Recovery Support:
We believe in the power of 12 Step Recovery for those struggling with drugs or alcohol use, and offer it as a resource.
Adventure & Somatic Therapy:
Equine-facilitated psychotherapy, international expeditions, cold plunge therapy, DBT meditation, paintballing trips, rock climbing, and more provide experiential healing.
Insurance Advocacy:
Our in-house billing team manages verification, authorization, and claims to reduce stress and financial barriers for families.
The Align Adolescent
Align Adolescent Recovery is designed for adolescent males (Grades 9-12) who may be struggling with:
- Depression, anxiety, or emotional dysregulation
- Substance use or early-stage addiction
- Family conflict or trauma
- School refusal, academic decline, or executive functioning issues
- Peer problems, isolation, or low self-esteem
- Process addictions such as technology, social media, phones, or video games
- Treatment resistance or relapse after previous care
- Neurodivergence such as ADHD, ADD, High functioning ASD I.
- The transition from residential treatment or wilderness
The Align Adolescent Recovery Campus
Located in the serene Sonoran Desert, just over an hour from Tucson, our 100+ acre campus features:
An immersive art studio, music room and music recording studio, a wellness center with saunas and cold plunges
This environment is beautiful and intentional. It’s designed to offer peace, structure, and the ideal space for young men to grow.
Guiding Principles
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Recovery is the first step in everything we do, the cornerstone upon which we build our lives and ultimately reach our personal potential.
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Recovery is a “whole person” process that involves physical, cognitive, emotional and spiritual growth and healing.
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Academic success is imperative for developmental growth of the adolescent and in creating resiliency.
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All of our students possess the potential to excel academically, to become strong leaders, and to live healthy, productive and happy lives. Together we will find the keys to unlock each young man’s potential.
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The support of family members and healthy family relationships are an integral part of our program and the recovery process.
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The staff help bring out each student’s talents and strengths, providing for a positive, realistic and optimistic future.
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Service to others is an essential component of daily life here. Our students give unselfishly to others as they realize their incredible potential to become leaders of change in their own lives and in their communities.
Learn More
To find out whether Align is the right fit for your son, we invite you to connect with our admissions team. We’re here to listen, guide, and support your family as you navigate this journey.