MK Boys Academy is a residential treatment center for substance use and mental health that providesa safe, structured environment where adolescent males can heal, learn, and grow. From depression and suicidality to alcohol and drug addiction, they provide 30-90 days of compassionate residential care that supports both physical and emotional well-being. Using proven clinical methods tailored to each young man, they help both the teen and their family navigate this journey with clarity, support, and hope.
MK Boys Academy nurtures mind, body, and spirit, combining therapy, academics, and healthy daily and weekly routines. They provide a range of evidence-based therapies, includingindividual, group, and family sessions. Their team uses methods like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), tailored to each adolescent’s needs. They also partner with families, offering guidance and resources to foster healing and growth both at home and within the program.
Teen boys thrive in thesecure, welcoming homesurrounded by horses and hiking trails just outside Los Angeles. With 2-3 staff per teen and a maximum of six clients at a time, they receive attentive support in a safe environment where all staff pass background checks. Teens stay in private or shared en-suite bedrooms that are fully furnished with large beds, flat screen TVs, and walk-in closets. Teens enjoy a recreation room with billiards and a full arcade, as well as on-site gym with boxing and yoga instruction.
Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.
