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Mountain Homes Youth Ranch- [website] 80 East 100 South Vernal, UT 84078 United States of America | |
| Phone: | 866-781-2450 |
| Ages: | Ages |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Description: | Mountain Homes Youth Ranch offers two unique programs designed to help at-risk teens ages 12-17, and adults ages 18 to 25 |
| Director Name: | Marty Bingham or Rob Caldwell |
| Enroll Info: | Operates year-round |
| Student Profile: | Academic issues, crisis intervention, substance abuse, lack of self-control, poor decision making, defiance, disrespect, esteem issues, family conflict issues & resolution, lack of motivation, manipulative behavior, relationship problems, ADD, ADHD, and poor anger management. |
| Academics: | The curriculum focuses on Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, and Language Arts; students must complete the written educational booklets and experience activities in order to receive credit |
| Activities: | a variety of outdoor activities |
| Counseling: | Professional counseling services are delivered by a certified counselor. Our trained field staff is skilled in communication strategies, crisis intervention and group counseling techniques. An individualized treatment plan is created for you child based on their specific needs. We use tested, nationally recognized counseling strategies including H. Stephen's Glenn's successful model """"""""Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World"""""""" |
| Campus: | On our 15,000 acre private Ranch in Colorado |
| Family Involvement: | We work with the family to develop a success plan- |
| Length of Stay: | The minimum length of stay at Mountain Homes is 42 days |
| Philosophy: | The MHYR program uses a model of communication and behavior based on Dr. H. Stephen Glenn's """"""""Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-indulgent World,"""""""" which incorporates the philosophies of Cognitive Therapy, Love and Logic, and Dr. Jane Nelson's """"""""Positive Discipline"""""""". In order to change behavior we must first change perceptions. We focus on a model of communication based on the philosophy of unconditional valuing and respect of children and on the learning of seven essential tools of effective parenting. These tools are separated into perceptions and skills which are identified as essential elements in raising self-reliant children in a self-indulgent world. |
| Staff: | We value our staff very highly and their compensation is above the norm for our industry allowing us to recruit and retain the best possible associates. They receive pre-employment training and are required to attend continuing education courses throughout their employment. |
| Tuition/Costs: | Mountain Homes Youth Ranch is one of a few wilderness therapy programs in the United States to offer |
| Specialties: | The field operations are located 45 minutes from Grand Junction, Colorado. All flights for youth program are to fly into Grand Junction airport in Colorado. There are escorts available upon the request of parents or guardians. Also available is the tour of our facilities upon request. We will be happy to assist you in any way for lodging arrangements. |
| Alt Link: | Mountain Homes Youth Ranch- link (Alternate) |
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| Wilderness Programs | |
| For more information call: | |
866-781-2450 | |
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