Orem, UT
Family First Adolescent Services (BrentCare Behavioral Health) 📍 Located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida—and serving families across 49 states and four countries—Family First Adolescent Services is a Joint Commission and NAATP-accredited treatment center specializing in care for adolescents aged 12 to 18.
Levels of Care & Conditions Treated
Designed primarily around a premier residential program for teenage boys, Family First also offers co-ed Day Treatment (PHP) and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (IOP) options. They specialize in treating complex mental health concerns, trauma, substance use, severe anxiety, depression, and problematic gaming or screen addiction.
Accelerated Clinical Care
With a high-touch 3:1 staff-to-client ratio, the center stands out with an accelerated "5-in-7" clinical model, engaging new residents in five individual therapy sessions within their first seven days to quickly build trust and momentum. Clinical care includes full neuropsychological evaluations, weekly psychiatric oversight, and advanced trauma modalities like EMDR and NARM®.
Neurodiversity Support ("The Nest")
Family First features "The Nest," a specialized, neurodivergent-affirming residential track tailored specifically for youth with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
🌊 Coastal Experiential Therapies & Academics
Their South Florida location integrates active outdoor therapies, like therapeutic surfing 🏄♂️, paddleboarding 🚣, kayaking, and equine therapy 🐴 with alongside structured on-site academics to keep students on track with their home schools. 👨👩👧👦 Family Healing & 12-Month Aftercare
Recognizing that a child cannot heal in isolation, the program incorporates intensive family therapy, parent coaching, and 12 full months of dedicated post-discharge aftercare and alumni support to ensure a lasting, supported transition back home.
Family First Adolescent Services is licensed by the state of Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Joint Commission Accrediated.
How much does Family First cost per month? You can pay with out-of-network insurance benefits, PPO benefits, or Single Case Agreements. Family First is in-network with many insurance carriers, so call admissions to verify your benefits. Some insurance carriers include Carelon, TriCare, Magellan, Humana, United, and more. The self-pay (private pay) rate is $1,950 / day.
