
Residential Treatment Services in Minnesota
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 Minnesota
Short and long-term treatment programs for youth who need intensive support and care. Click through for information on each program offered.
Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility
East Bethel, MN
Males and females ages 10-21
Qualified Residential Treatment Program
Austin, MN
Males and females ages 9-18
Qualified Residential Treatment Program
Onamia, MN
Males ages 10-18


Group homes in Minnesota
Our group homes provide a safe, supervised setting for youth transitioning from a residential treatment program. Click through for information on each program offered.
New Trails Group Home
Onamia, MN
Males ages 14-18
Willow Trails Group Home
Andover, MN
Females ages 12-18
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 knew ‘home’ could be people, like my best friends or favorite people. I never knew “home” could be a place. When I think of the word ‘home,’ I think of Nexus.” – Youth


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
Hormel Foundation $5.3m Award Supports New Youth Dormitory at Gerard Campus
Nexus Family Healing has been awarded a grant of $5.3 million by The Hormel Foundation toward construction of a new youth dormitory on the Gerard campus in Austin, MN.
Stories of Hope/Impact
A Family’s Tough Decision Leads to Transformation
Sara and Mike Schneider’s dream of a complete family came true with the adoption of Luke and Bella, followed by the unexpected birth of Noah. From infancy, Luke showed unusual needs and destructive behaviors. Despite years of doctor visits and therapy, answers remained elusive until they contacted his birth mother when Luke was nine.
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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.

Our accreditations
Nexus’ programs in Minnesota are accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). Our programs are also licensed by the MN Department of Human Services, with certifications for mental health and restrictive procedures, and hold licensure and certification from the MN Department of Corrections.



