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Group home for girls in Houston, TX

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Clinical sanctuary where girls are people, not patients

Healing through doing with life skills on our 40-acre ranch

Whole-family reset through therapy and ranch weekends

If you’re searching for a group home for girls in Houston, you may be feeling worried, worn out, and unsure what to do next. Home may feel tense. School may be calling. You may be concerned about mental health, substance use, or unsafe choices.

Roots Renewal Ranch offers a healthy alternative to traditional group homes. Our live-in program supports girls 13–17 in Texas with structure, therapy, school support, and a family focus.

Beyond typical teen group homes

For some Houston families, home has become a place of constant conflict with a daughter in crisis mode:

  • Anxiety, depression, or isolation
  • Self-harm, substance use, or vaping
  • Skipping school or failing classes
  • Explosive anger or complete shutdown

When outpatient therapy isn’t enough, you need more than a group home—you need a clinical reset.

At Roots, we move past surface behaviors to treat the root cause of a girl’s pain. We replace your daughter’s fear and exhaustion with a convicted belief that she is worthy, capable, and enough.

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A nature-based alternative to group homes for teenagers

We offer more than just a place to stay—we provide a path to lasting change:

  • The OT bridge: In our occupational therapy program, i”healing becomes action.” Girls don’t just talk about change; they practice it through budgeting, cooking, and social skills to prepare for life after the ranch.
  • 8 weeks of intentional growth: We guide girls through a specific curriculum that tackles maladaptive behaviors, shame resilience, and healthy boundaries.
  • A non-punitive approach: We don’t use “boot camp” tactics. We use natural consequences and relationship-based care to build real trust and lasting change.

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Who thrives in Roots’ specialized clinical environment?

Our group home for teens program supports adolescent girls 13–17 who may be dealing with

  • Anxiety or depression that is too heavy to carry
  • Intense emotions or pulling away from family
  • Substance use driven by deep emotional pain
  • Continual conflict at home
  • School refusal or risky choices with peers

We know your daughter is facing a lot at once. We create a personal roadmap that meets her exactly where she is.

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Life at the ranch: A community-first approach

Our daily schedule is built on the Healthy Mind Platter, a science-based approach that balances seven types of daily activity to help the brain heal.

A typical day is much more than therapy—it’s about a lifestyle of wellness:

  • Focus and reflection: A daily Morning Huddle and quiet moments for Roots Reads.
  • Physical and play time: Reconnecting with her body through archery, hiking, and “sober fun” activities.
  • Connection time: Building a sense of belonging during animal time with Alfredo the donkey and sharing chef-prepared meals with staff and her ranch sisters.
  • Down time: Giving her nervous system a chance to rest and process the clinical work she’s doing.

Transforming the teen group home experience with therapy

We believe that teenagers heal best by doing. Along with her weekly therapy, your daughter will engage in hands-on activities that build her self-esteem. From music and art to clinical skill-building, we offer many ways for her to find her voice and develop the tools she needs to navigate life with confidence.

Medical peace of mind for your family

Some girls require specialized help for sleep, mood, or anxiety. We provide a high level of clinical safety so you can rest easy.

  • Daily nursing support to monitor her health
  • Early psychiatric assessment to ensure she has the right plan from day one
  • Ongoing medical oversight to keep her stable
  • On-site labs and testing when necessary
  • Nourishing meals designed for brain health and wellness

This deep level of support is what sets our ranch apart from other group homes in Houston.

Partnering with parents for long-term change

You are the “secret sauce” to your daughter’s success, so we never shut you out.

We provide weekly family therapy and one-on-one parent coaching to help you stop being the policeman and start being a parent again.

Through our Family Intensive Weekends and the Family Trail Guide app, you’ll learn the same tools your daughter is using, so the whole family is ready for her return to Houston. Roots also provides

  • Direct check-ins with your daughter’s therapist
  • Sibling support to help the whole household

We want your Houston home to be a place of peace when she returns.

Balancing recovery with academic growth

School shouldn’t be a source of constant conflict. We take the pressure off by managing your daughter’s academics on-site. Whether she’s using an online platform from her home school or the Texas Virtual School Network, we ensure she stays on track.

  • Daily supervised study
  • Hands-on help with assignments
  • Pathways to catch up through credit recovery and virtual classes
  • Coordination with her school to ensure a smooth transition back

A roadmap for life after the ranch

Our support doesn’t end when your daughter leaves the ranch. We provide a 90-day aftercare bridge that includes a personalized reintegration plan for her school and social life.

Your daughter will stay connected to her ranch sisters through our private Roots app and weekly alumni groups, ensuring she has a safety net as she steps into her new life in Houston.

A healing retreat worth the trip from Houston

Many families seeking a group home for girls in Houston will travel to get the right support for their daughter. Our ranch lowers day-to-day triggers and gives your daughter space to reset. Just a short drive from Houston, it makes family healing and partnership easy.

If you want more than supervision, we can help you decide if our specialized group home for girls is the right next step for your family.

FAQs about our group home for girls in Houston

Families often use “group home” to describe live-in support. We are a staff-secured, licensed residential treatment center. We focus on creating a safe, humane environment where girls feel comfortable enough to heal. At our 16-bed ranch, your daughter receives personalized care in a setting that feels like a home, not a hospital.

While traditional therapy helps her process why she struggles, occupational therapy (OT) helps her practice how to live. At the ranch, she will build executive functioning skills by managing her own space, cooking meals, and budgeting. This “learning by doing” ensures she is ready for the responsibilities of home and school.

Yes. Many girls struggle with both mental health and alcohol use. Our programs offer help for teen alcohol use and mental health conditions. This is called a dual diagnosis.

Absolutely. We believe family connection is vital. You will have regular family therapy sessions and phone calls. We also invite you to join us on-site for Family Intensive Weekends, where you can experience the ranch together and work on rebuilding trust in person.

If safety is a concern, behavior is escalating, or outpatient care is not enough, a live-in option may be appropriate. Admissions can help you think it through.

Progress is easier to protect when there is a plan. We help families prepare for the next stage with personalized transition planning and aftercare support, so the return to Houston feels stable, not fragile.

Talk with admissions about a group home alternative for girls in Houston

If you’re looking for a group home for girls in Houston, Texas, we can help you understand your options and next steps.

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