
Residential Treatment Programs in Illinois
Short and long-term treatment programs for children, teens, and young adults who need intensive support and care.

As experts in mental health, behavioral health, and trauma for children, teens, adults, and families, we do everything possible to keep families together, bring them back together, and equip them to stay together. We don’t just treat a child, we support the entire family.
We specialize in issues like: depression, anxiety, trauma, oppositional behavior, ADHD, borderline personality, bi-polar conditions, relational problems, attachment issues, parenting support, family conflict, sexually problematic behaviors, and emotional/physical/sexual abuse.


Residential treatment programs in Illinois
Short and long-term treatment programs are provided for youth who need intensive support and care. Click through for information on each program offered.
Qualified Residential Treatment Program
Manteno, IL
Males and females ages 12-18
Qualified Residential Treatment Program
Onarga, IL
Males ages 10-20


Group homes in Illinois
Our group homes provide a safe, supervised setting for youth transitioning from a residential treatment program. Click through for information on each program offered.
Manteno Group Home
Manteno, IL
Females ages 14.5-18
Onarga Group Home
Onarga, IL
Males ages 14-17.5
Our approach to treatment
Nexus residential programs are designed to keep your family engaged throughout the treatment process—and to ensure you’re wrapped with all the support you need during this difficult time. While we’re helping your child build skills and stability in their lives, we’ll also help the rest of your family deal with the impact of trauma and mental health issues.


“I was in residential here for 3 years. I will never forget the impact it had on my mental health, as well as my ability to recover and transition back into the world. My recovery has been nothing but a complete success.” – Former Client


For professionals and referral partners
If you are a state or county social worker or a community partner seeking residential treatment services for a child or youth, Nexus Family Healing programs are designed to meet complex needs. Select the appropriate program above to learn more about each location’s services and referral requirements.
Learn, connect, and get involved
Latest News
New Executive Director Joins Nexus Family Healing
Nexus announced that Melissa Webster, LCPC has joined the agency as Executive Director.
Stories of Hope/Impact
Finding Purpose
Andrea Arens is a Special Education Teacher at Nexus Family Healings’ Safe Harbor School in Manteno, IL, teaching Functional Academics, or Independent Living Skills, to her students. Skills that would normally be taught by family, friends, or in a public school.
From the Blog
Empathy Is Essential in Residential Treatment
We are quick to judge parents, even when we don’t know the backstory. In residential treatment, we work hard to recognize the parent’s effort in trying to find help for their child, no matter how they show up throughout the treatment process.



