RedCliff Ascent
Enterprise, UT Joint Commission

Founded

1993

Program Length

90 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

RedCliff Ascent, located in Enterprise, Utah, specializes in wilderness therapy for adolescents aged 13 to 17 facing mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. By immersing teens in a natural environment, RedCliff Ascent aims to disrupt unhealthy patterns and promote personal growth. The program incorporates evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and experiential therapy, all set in a wilderness setting. Licensed clinicians design individualized treatment plans that include individual, group, and family therapy. Participants hike approximately 15 miles weekly and engage in mountain biking and other activities, combining physical challenges with therapeutic work to build resilience, healthy relationships, and essential life skills. Established in 1993, RedCliff Ascent is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a founding member of the Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Council. Their commitment to research-driven therapy and individualized care distinguishes them in the field of wilderness therapy, offering a unique and effective treatment environment for struggling adolescents.

RedCliff Ascent
RedCliff Ascent
RedCliff Ascent
RedCliff Ascent

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Residential/24-hour residential

Facility Type

Residential treatment center (RTC) for children

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Group therapy Individual psychotherapy

Emergency Mental Health Services

Crisis intervention team

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private for-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents Adults

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Diet and exercise counseling Family psychoeducation Suicide prevention services Education services

Contact Information

Address

Enterprise, UT, 84725

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