Les Peters Academy is a 26-bed residential treatment program located in Tampa, Florida, serving female youth ages 14 to 18 in a moderate-risk residential commitment setting. The program provides comprehensive care, supervision, and evidence-based intensive mental health services in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where young women can learn, heal, and grow.
Using a trauma-focused and strength-based framework, Les Peters Academy guides residents from initial assessment through treatment, skill development, and goal attainment, addressing both immediate challenges and long-term success.
Youth receive individualized treatment services, including individual, family, and group counseling, along with case management, education, health and wellness support, and structured pro-social activities that build resilience, self-efficacy, and life skills.
Through a youth-centered approach, evidence-based practices, and a commitment to empowering young women, Les Peters Academy helps residents develop accountability, emotional well-being, and the tools needed to thrive beyond the program.