Testimonials

We Didn't Know Where Else to Turn

I am writing in regards to the treatment my teen received at your facility. First a little background. My teen was diagnosed with Bi-Polar at age four and has been in and out of counseling since that time. We have tried short hospital stays, behavior modification techniques and residential treatment, always with the same result a short-term fix and resentment for being placed in any kind of a treatment. That was until my teen attended your treatment center.

What a change it made in our lives. I can never thank you enough for giving us the gift of a child who can function in a home setting as well as social settings. For the first time we can say no without fear of retaliation. Our teen learned how to be responsibile and accountable. We are able to talk at a level of respect that we have not had in our home with this particular child.

We are so impressed with the care our teen received in your center as well as the love and feeling of belonging. Our teen explained talks with counselors that were probably the best real life lessons they could have learned. Our teen worked in groups with other teens and was confronted by thier peers for thier actions. Our child shared stories of outdoor trips, games, groups, cooking and other experiences that helped make the stay there enjoyable. The strict and structured scheduling was extremely helpful as well as keeping the kids on task.

We are so grateful for the follow up care and concern for our child and feel as though you are all an extension to our own family. Before we brought our teen to your facility we felt like there was not place else to turn, that we were out there alone and nobody cared. Thank you!!! Thank you for all that you have done. We can never repay for what you have given us.

Warmest Regards,
Dan and Lisa

The Most Important Experience of My Life

Like most girls that arrive here, I hated Eagle Valley Youth Ranch. I hated the fact that my mom sent me off to Utah of all places. Being in a program was probably the worst thing that could happen to me at that moment at time. I didn't even want to speak to my mom at all. I felt so much hate but I had to deal with it.

When I first walked through that door, there was a group of staff and a few girls standing in the lobby. They all welcomed me with a smile.

Soon after I came here I got the hang of how things worked.Therapy was all I looked forward to every week. It didn't take long until my mom and I started talking again. It turned out that we didn't know much about each other anymore or what has been going on in our lives. Our relationship started building at that point.

That made me realize what this program can do for not only me but also my parents.

I think that the support you have here makes a big difference and influence on your program.

Though I've had many ups and downs, I'm happy to still be alive. I've made so many friends and changed so much since I came through that door. I will never forget this experience or the great people I've met here.

This program has helped me to develop my strengths, have an awesome relationship with my mom, to be more open with people, and to stay honest with others and myself.

My experience at Eagle Valley has been the most important yet.

Thanks!
Pony

It's Nice to Have Our Daughter Back

I just wanted to give you an update. I know you love it when you hear of ex-students successes.

My daughter has passed all of her BYU courses which will add 20 credits of mandatory classes for her. She is a Junior but started with less than one-term of freshman credits completed!

Now through summer school, BYU and our district she is quickly getting caught up. The exciting thing for me is that she is actually learning and retaining.

Another good thing is she and I are getting closer again. I was afraid that might not happen! She now has a job, so far it is going very well. They like her enthusiasm and hustle.

We all think of you guys and will always appreciate what you were able to do for us. It is nice to have her back.

Thanks again,
Fred.

The Best Thing that has Happened to Me

When they came to pick me up to take me to EVYR I didn't want to go. I was crying and mad. What I used to do when I got mad was cut myself so that's exactly what I did.

The staff at the Children's home where I was living told me if I tried to kill myself or even threaten to they could send me to a hospital and keep me there. I said I would just give Eagle Valley a chance.

It turns out Eagle Valley was the best thing that could have happened to me and if I didn't go I would not be with my family, off of drugs, over cutting and happy like I am now. If I didn't go I would probably be dead on the side of the street somewhere.

I am extremely grateful for Eagle Valley Youth Ranch.