About this facility
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.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, 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.), SET, Residential/24-hour residential
Facility Type, FT, Residential treatment center (RTC) for children
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Cognitive behavioral therapy; Couples/family therapy; Group therapy; Individual psychotherapy
Emergency Mental Health Services, EMS, Crisis intervention team
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private for-profit organization
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Clients who have experienced trauma; Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Children/Adolescents; Adults
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services, AS, Diet and exercise counseling; Family psychoeducation; Suicide prevention services; Education services
