Sundance Canyon Academy
Herriman, UT

Program Length

30 days

Occupancy

6-15 beds

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.

Sundance Canyon Academy is a residential treatment center for boys ages 13 to 17 who are struggling with emotional and behavioral issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, school failure, and low self-esteem. With an average stay of 9–12 months, the program supports lasting change through personalized care, therapy, and academics in a secure, home-like setting. The center blends evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and child parent relationship therapy (CPRT) with holistic tools such as mindfulness, recreation, and service work. Each boy receives individual, group, and family therapy from licensed professionals. A relationship-based model builds trust and accountability, helping students grow emotionally, reconnect with family, and gain confidence in themselves. Students live in shared rooms within a staff-secure, family-style home in Utah, with access to sports, a recreation center, and weekly outdoor expeditions like rafting and hiking. Healthy meals, life skills training, and a culinary program build independence. Small class sizes and accredited academics keep students on track for graduation.

Sundance Canyon Academy
Sundance Canyon Academy
Sundance Canyon Academy
Sundance Canyon Academy

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment

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

Outpatient Residential/24-hour residential Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization Intensive outpatient treatment Regular outpatient treatment Long-term residential

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type of Opioid Treatment

Does not treat opioid use disorders

Treatment Approaches

Anger management Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

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

Private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds Private health insurance Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Adolescents Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive substance use assessment Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders Professional interventionist/educational consultant

Testing

Drug or alcohol urine screening

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training

Other Services

Treatment for other addiction disorder

Education and Counseling Services

Substance use disorder education Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents Adults Seniors

Sex Accepted

Male

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Case management service Mental health services Social skills development Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services

Contact Information

Address

Herriman, UT, 84096

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