Long-Term Residential Treatment for Men 18–35
in Flagstaff, Arizona
At Back2Basics, we do more than treat addiction—we transform lives. Our long-term residential treatment program for young men, typically ages 18–35, combines evidence-based therapy, outdoor adventure, and hands-on life skills to support lasting recovery and personal growth.
If you’re searching for an approach that’s immersive, non-institutional, and built around real-world engagement, you’ve found it.
Weekly outdoor excursions like hiking, backpacking, and camping build resilience, self-awareness, and trust.
Clients receive 1:1 therapy, group therapy, and psychiatric support using CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and more.
From cooking and budgeting to academic and vocational guidance, we help men learn how to live—not just stay sober.
We create an intimate environment where every man is seen, supported, and held accountable.
Whether you’re a parent or loved one, you’re part of the healing process. We keep you informed and empowered throughout.
We’re different by design. Back2Basics offers structure, accountability, and clinical rigor—without sterile walls or isolation. Our Flagstaff location offers outdoor wilderness rehab programs that offer space to recover in nature and build the foundation for an independent life.
Whether you’re calling for yourself or someone you love, we meet you where you are—and walk with you the rest of the way.
We provide more than just another relapse prevention lecture
We specialize in treating a range of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges, including:
Not sure what level of care you need? We’ll help you figure it out. Just call us or click below.
Immersive clinical care, community, and accountability.
Dual diagnosis care for depression, anxiety, ADHD, and cannabis-induced disorders alongside substance use treatment.
OUR TEAM

Founder and CEO

MD: Psychiatrist and Medical Director
LMSW, DBH: Clinical Director
Residential Supervisor
Culinary Specialist

FNP-C, Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Therapist
We understand that most of our clients find us through a loved one—often a parent, typically a mom. That’s why we’re committed to transparent communication, compassionate support, and reassurance that your son is in capable hands.
You’re not alone, and neither is he.
Testimonial
We are proud to be licensed, certified, and accredited to provide substance abuse treatment.
Back2Basics works with many major insurance providers to make recovery more accessible
Whether you’re looking for help for yourself or someone you love, Back2Basics offers more than recovery—we offer a new way of living.
Back2Basics sits at 7,000 feet in the Coconino National Forest, just outside Flagstaff and about 90 minutes from the Grand Canyon. The setting isn’t scenery. It’s part of how the program works.
Most of the young men here didn’t grow up in Arizona. We admit from anywhere in the country, and our admissions team handles what distance adds: flights Arizona, ground transport to campus, and a family communication schedule that holds up across time zones.
Distance shouldn’t be what decides this. If your son needs long-term structure and it isn’t available where you live, call and we’ll walk you through what getting here actually looks like.
We combine licensed therapy with outdoor adventure, community accountability, and real-world life skills—all within a long-term, immersive setting tailored to young men.
Our core residential program is designed to provide the comprehensive care you need, with flexible options to transition into sober living and aftercare for continued support.
Center for treatment services :
1600 W University Ave Suite 205, Flagstaff AZ 86001
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Dr. Teresa Buot-Smith discovered her love for the sciences as an undergraduate at the University of Arizona, where she majored in Biochemistry. Afterwards, she completed her medical training at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, where she served as the Vice President of the local chapter of the American Medical Students Association, the Coordinator of the National Geriatric Task Force, and the Student Body Vice-Chair of the Honors and Awards Committee. After medical school, Dr. Buot-Smith completed her residency in Psychiatry at the Banner — University Medical Center Phoenix (formerly Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center). She has done presentations on Dual Diagnoses, Outpatient Detoxification and Closed Head Injuries.
Today, Dr. Buot-Smith operates a highly successful private Psychiatry practice, which she opened in 1994. She also currently serves as the Medical Director at Mark Allen Foundation, an adult behavioral health residential facility in Phoenix, Arizona. Her practice focuses on sensitivity, patience, communication, acceptance, and understanding, and she takes pride in her holistic, compassionate, and humanitarian approach to patient care.
In her free time, Dr. Buot-Smith enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, crafting, traveling and walking.
Bachelor of Social Work Northern Arizona University
Masters, Social Work and Doctorate, Behavior Health Arizona State University
Nurse Practitioner
Jeanine Yates, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who has been practicing since 2015. She began her nursing career after earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Portland. For the next 18 years, she served as the Clinical RN Supervisor at a private urology practice in Southwest Washington, where she is originally from.
In 2011, Jeanine returned to school to pursue advanced training, earning her Master of Science in Nursing from Washington State University with a certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Following her graduation in 2015, she spent three years working in orthopedics, gaining valuable experience in both clinical and surgical settings as a first assistant to an upper extremity specialist.
After relocating to Arizona, Jeanine returned to the field of urology, joining a Phoenix-based group practice. In 2022, she transitioned into locum tenens work, taking on diverse assignments in Parker, Williams, Scottsdale, and back in her home state of Washington.
More recently, Jeanine has focused her professional interests on promoting healthspan and longevity. She is passionate about educating and guiding patients on evidence-based strategies to enhance quality of life, including the use of emerging therapies such as peptides. She believes that healthcare should prioritize not just extending life, but improving the way we live it.
Jeanine is excited to be part of the Back2Basics team, viewing her role as an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient care and outcomes. Now proud to call Flagstaff home, she enjoys spending her free time with family and friends, and traveling whenever possible.