Braveminds Academy | Residential Mental Health Program for Adolescent Boys
Largo, FL
Galen Hope provides specialized, individualized, flexible, and evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and adults living with primary mental health diagnoses, primary eating disorder diagnoses, or co-occurring disorders.
Galen Hope, founded by renowned mental health and eating disorder experts Dr. Wendy Oliver-Pyatt and Dr. Amy Boyers, provides comprehensive and highly individualized treatment for both adolescents (ages 13–18) and adults. The center serves individuals navigating primary eating disorders (such as anorexia, bulimia, and ARFID), primary mental health conditions (including depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma), and complex dual diagnoses. Committed to an inclusive healing environment, their programs are explicitly neurodiversity-affirming, weight-inclusive, and actively welcoming to all genders, LGBTQI+ individuals, and BIPOC communities. To support clients at various stages of recovery, Galen Hope offers multiple levels of care, including an Adolescent Residential Program, extensive Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) that can run up to 8 hours a day, flexible Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and supervised supported housing options for adults. Clinically, their "whole-person" approach combines psychiatric and medical oversight with high-frequency individual therapy, robust family programming, and evidence-based group therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
A cornerstone of their clinical model is "community integration," in which clients are paired with dedicated care partners who provide hands-on, real-world support to help them practice coping skills, build independence, and successfully transition back into everyday life.
They are located in Coral Gables (Miami area) and Delray Beach, Florida. They are accredited by the Joint Commission and hold a license from the State of Florida.
How much does Galen Hope cost? If you use an in-network plan (such as Aetna, Optum, ComPsych, MultiPlan, or PHCS), you will pay your co-pay. For out-of-network insurance, it will depend; Galen Hope's admissions team will verify benefits and may negotiate a Single Case Agreement (SCA) or arrange scaled payments. If you are paying cash (self pay / private pay) or do not have participating insurance, program fees are billed at a daily or monthly rate.
