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    Rio Rico Schools

    3.0 (1 review)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    In Balance Ranch Academy

    In Balance Ranch Academy

    2.8(15 reviews)
    49.8 mi

    There is no residential treatment facility that is "perfect". You can go to any site and find…read morenegative reviews. You need to dig deep and look beyond and figure out the best placement for your child. We did that and are beyond grateful for the Barrasso's and In Balance Academy. Our son thrived there! We were told 12-14 months and he was there a total of 13 months. He had a few setbacks (some poor decisions, i.e. a shoving/shouting incident and intentional rule-breaking) which kept him there for a few additional weeks. He loved the food and the cook, who took the boys who were interested in the kitchen and taught them to cook! In Balance physically cannot accommodate more than 50 students and the most that were ever there was 48. (Because the Barrasso's are committed to getting kids healthy and not just in it for the money, they always tried to have a few beds open for emergency placement. Also, re: how they are just in it for the money, we are still paying for our bill 5 years later. Jobs have come and gone and NEVER ONCE have we gotten a call or a letter requesting payment for what we still owe. We have whittled our debt down but they couldn't have been more understanding.) My son excelled in the school program and was accepted to the college of his choice and the program of his dreams! To keep this review objective, I will tell you that he also entered the TL program and did, indeed, take up smoking (which I abhor). After spending 13 months in a program with lots of supervision, the In Balance TL program (transitional living) gives the boys opportunities to make their own decisions since they are learning to live on their own. Just as your kid may go off to college or move out on their own after high school, the opportunity to "sow your wild oats" will arise. In the case of TL, smoking is one of those "oats". They are drug-tested regularly, have continued (but less) scheduled therapy, work or attend school in the area and make their own meals. As a parent, it is difficult to see some of the choices your kid makes (mine smoked and got a tattoo....another thing I hate!) but they were his choices. It has been a few years since he has been completely independent and he has quit smoking and regrets his tattoos. His lessons, not mine. Again, whatever program you may be researching, you will find pros and cons. Chances are, whatever program you pick will have great things to offer your kid. It's up to him/her to engage and stay motivated and committed to THEIR OWN recovery. We found In Balance the perfect place for our son to learn the tools to overcome his addiction, the loving support to work through his issues, the guiding support given to us as parents to work alongside him and own up to our role in the problems, and the continued growth we experience years later in growing closer as a family. We are forever indebted to Patrick, Betsy and the In Balance family.

    Sending my son to In Balance Ranch is the single largest regret of my life. He has PTSD from his…read moreexperience there.

    Rio Rico Schools - elementaryschools - Updated September 2026

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