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Braveminds Academy

Largo, Florida

Level of care
Residential treatment (RTC), Residential
Ages
11 to 17
Insurance
United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana and 4 more

Listed as operating. 9 sources, newest retrieved Oct 11, 2026. Record researched May 23, 2026.

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Published program summary

Small residential program for adolescent boys ages 11-17 in the Tampa Bay/Pinellas area.

Services and populations

Genders served
adolescent boys
Specialties
Adolescent boys, anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, substance use
Program categories
Adolescent rtc, Mental health, Dual diagnosis, Trauma / mood / anxiety
Modalities
CBT, DBT, family-based therapy, trauma therapy, academic support
Approximate published capacity
16

Admissions

Admissions process
  • We can typically complete the admissions process within 24–48 hours. In urgent situations, we can expedite admission and get your teen the help they need within hours.
  • The process begins with a confidential phone call or form submission. During this conversation, our admissions team will learn more about your child’s situation and help determine whether residential treatment may be appropriate.
  • On arrival day, families complete intake paperwork, review program guidelines, and meet members of the care team who will support your son throughout treatment.
Typical length of stay
30 to 90 days

Daily life and family

Daily life
  • We provide a daily structure that includes lessons in budgeting, time management, self-care, and more, ensuring adolescents leave prepared for adulthood.
  • Yes. Family involvement is a crucial part of our treatment approach. We have scheduled visitation times and family therapy sessions. The specific schedule depends on the program level and phase of treatment.
Family involvement
  • We believe that family support is a critical part of recovery. We offer regular family therapy sessions to foster communication and strengthen family bonds during the treatment process.
  • At Braveminds Academy, families are considered partners in the treatment process, not bystanders. Regular family therapy sessions and ongoing communication with the clinical team are built into the program from the start.

Insurance and payment

Insurance listed
United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Kaiser, TRICARE, Medicaid, Cigna
Payment notes
Works with major insurers including Humana, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Tricare, Optum, and UMR.

Credentials and public record

Accreditation
ACHA
Public record
Not yet checked
License or state record
Official site says AHCA-accredited/licensed; verify license before referral.
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Location

Address
405 7th Ave SW, Largo, FL 33770
County
Pinellas County

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