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SOMMERSET PROGRAM [website] 763 North 1650 West Springville, UT US | |
| Phone: | 1-888-488-8949 |
| Ages: | 8-13 |
| Gender: | Boys and Girls |
| Description: | The Sommerset program is a residential treatment center for boys and girls ages 8 – 15 located in Springville, Utah. Sommerset has been in existence as a distinct program successfully treating students since 1993 and is owned an operated by Provo Canyon School. The program is designed to meet the needs of boys and girls who have unique behavioral, emotional and social delays. The structured living environment provides separate boys and girls programs and allows therapists, cottage staff, and teachers to dedicate their time to the distinct developmental needs of the student body. The staff to student ratio allows therapists to provide immediate feedback, support in setting daily goals, while leaving time for learning, exercise, fun and play. |
| Student Profile: | The Sommerset Program serves students experiencing behavioral, emotional, educational and substance abuse problems. With an emphasis on individuality, the services offered address specific and co-occurring issues such as: * Depression * Asperger's Syndrome * Anxiety * Social and Emotional Delays * Attachment Disorders * Parent/Child Conflict * ADD/ADHD * Learning Disabilities * Self Injury * Bipolar Disorder * Poor Peer Relations * Post Traumatic Stress Disorder * Oppositional Defiant Disorder * Obsessive Compulsive Disorder * Pervasive Developmental Disorder |
| Academics: | The Sommerset Program offers a year round small setting academic program for elementary and middle school aged students. Students that come to the Sommerset Program often have struggled academically in a more traditional setting. We offer students the opportunity to work toward reaching their full potential through a supportive academic environment. Students attend school Monday through Friday. They will take classes in the four core subject areas as well as an elective, study hall, and PE class. Our average class size is 10 students. Our small class-size affords our teachers the opportunity to individually work with students to help them succeed. Our classes are offered by direct instruction. Our curriculum is challenging but attainable. During our year-round schedule, we offer three full semesters per year to help students catch up who may have fallen behind academically. Provo Canyon offers a curriculum that is challenging yet attainable. Through out the school's history, we have emphasized the belief that students have the ability to learn, change, progress, and grow. We are thankful and proud to have played a small part in the lives of the thousands of students who have made these changes in their life. We are accredited by Northwest Association of Accredited Schools (NAAS). The guiding principles for our academic program are: •All students have the opportunity to succeed •All students require physical, emotional, and social support •All students have the right to a safe, supportive learning environment |
| Activities: | NUTRITION / PHYSICAL FITNESS * Certified dietician and certified dietary manager * Consulting executive chef to develop quality, individualized menu plans * Quality food and preparation * Full sized gym with eventual climbing walls * Outside activity fields * Work out area and equipment such as stair stepper, treadmills etc. |
| Counseling: | The Sommerset staff represents proven leadership and an innovative approach to learning and treatment for youth and families dealing with a variety of behavioral problems. Through a wide array of academic and therapeutic offerings the school and program work together to provide a comprehensive approach to helping youth get on the right path to success. Therapeutic Services: •All therapies run by licensed and certified therapists •Board certified Psychiatrist on staff •60 minute weekly individual sessions •Weekly family sessions via phone •On site family visits as appropriate •Gender specific therapy groups •Recreational therapist devoted to program activities •Winter and spring overnight trips •Weekly leisure activities include swimming, fitness training, basketball, ropes course, canoeing, rock climbing, hiking, fishing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and bowling are among the activities offered. •Community Service projects •Weekly life-skills group |
| Campus: | Located just 45 minutes South of Salt Lake City in Springville Utah, the facility represents state of the art construction and was built from the ground up by owners who understand your childs needs. The 10 acre campus allows for plenty of space for youth to excel in therapy, academics, fitness, nutrition, art and recreational activities. Our holistic approach allows students to grow at an individual pace but yet become part of a larger peer group with responsibilities and expectations from other students and staff. Each of the four cottages houses 32 youth and are further divided into two, more manageable 16 bed sides named after the various mountain peaks surrounding the campus. |
| Length of Stay: | Average 12 months |
| Staff: | Experienced Staff Academy at Canyon Creek and its owners are involved in every aspect of program development and design. With over 85 years of combined experience in helping youth reach their full potential, this core management team of professionals have designed the best possible facilities and have combined the best possible treatment and education offerings available. Current management of the program and oversight includes: Robert E. Marshall, M.Ed., Chief Executive Officer Bob received his Master’s in Special Education from UNLV with emphasis in childhood development. Bob has over 35 years of experience and was initially trained in the Boy’s Town Positive Teaching Interactive Model. Later he received his certificate as a trainer. His experience ranges from working first as a therapist then Program Director and CEO for a number of residential treatment centers and schools. During his work history, Bob has overseen the development of over 12 residential model schools. He later served as Program Director then CEO for a number of state mental health, non-profit and other facilities around the country. Brad Gerrard, Chief Operating Officer Brad graduated from the University of Utah’s school of communications with an emphasis in Public Relations. Since 1986 he has spent his entire career working for a number of large behavioral healthcare corporations as Director of Business Development and interim CEO. He has worked with a variety of talented physicians, therapists, and school professionals in designing successful models of treatment for youth. As COO, Brad will oversee a variety of functions including marketing, intake and admissions and provide input on the overall development of the program. David H. Blackwell, L.P.C., L.S.A.C., Clinical Director David received his Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from Brigham Young University in 1980. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor in the state of Utah. David has worked in a variety of settings including Utah Valley Regional Medical Center as a therapist then 10 years as a therapist for a large residential school in Utah. For the past four years he served as supervising therapist where he also served as supervisor of Chemical Dependency Recovery Treatment. David will oversee program development and all aspects of the therapeutic milieu for the school including: therapy supervision, substance abuse and chemical dependency treatment, recreational therapy and student living supervision. Karen Stevens, Admissions Coordinator Karen comes to the team with a background in customer service and for the past two years as admissions coordinator for a local residential facility. She attended Brigham Young University and since has spent 30 years serving in community youth programs. Kelli Hamilton, Chief Financial Officer Kelli began her career in healthcare finance in 1994. She has worked in healthcare insurance, as well as, multiple behavioral health organizations. Kelli has held many positions within the industry, such as: Business Office Manager, Controller, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Corporate Chief Financial Officer. These experiences have enriched her professional development and documented a successful track record. Kelli received her accounting degree from the University of Phoenix and is a Utah native. |
| Alt Link: | SOMMERSET PROGRAM link (Alternate) |
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| Residential Treatment Center | |
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1-888-488-8949 | |
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