Claudia Black Young Adult Center

Claudia Black Young Adult Center is a private, inpatient treatment facility in Wickenburg, Arizona, specializing in residential care for young adults ages 18 and up.

The center treats addiction, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder and cooccurring conditions through gender specific programs for men and women.

Part of Meadows Behavioral Healthcare, the program focuses on individualized healing, peer support and family recovery that addresses underlying causes rather than diagnoses alone.

EMDR and Somatic Experiencing

The center's core specialty is residential treatment designed exclusively for young adults navigating addiction and cooccurring mental health conditions.

Programming is informed by Dr. Claudia Black's pioneering work in family systems, codependency and developmental trauma, with residential stays typically structured around a 45 day framework.

Care includes medically monitored detox, individual counseling, group therapy, 12 Step connections and aftercare planning.

Treatment follows The Meadows Model, built on Pia Mellody's Developmental Model of Immaturity, alongside individualized planning.

Sessions may incorporate EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, neurofeedback, experiential therapy and expressive arts to help young adults heal trauma at its roots during the pivotal transition into adulthood.

Equine Therapy, Yoga and Tai Chi

Beyond clinical care, the center emphasizes family-focused recovery and a holistic, immersive approach.

Set on a 14-acre Sonoran Desert campus, the program integrates equine therapy, yoga, tai chi, mindfulness and a meditation labyrinth. These experiential elements pair with peer support to build lasting connection and resilience.

Care, Access and Next Steps

The center provides in person residential treatment in Wickenburg, about an hour from downtown Phoenix, with 24 hour admissions support.

Claudia Black Young Adult Center and The Meadows hold ASAM certification associated with 3.5 and 3.7 levels of care.

The facility works with several in-network plans, including TRICARE, as well as out of network benefits, which should be verified with admissions.

Reach out today to learn how this young adult program can support recovery.