Healing families through compassionate, proven teen mental health programs
For over 30 years, Ascent programs have been a catalyst for transformation. Nestled in the heart of Utah, our network of residential and nature-based programs provides holistic, personalized care to help your teenager find their way back to a brighter future.
Expert guidance is just a call away
Navigating mental health care is daunting. Angela Cazier, our admissions director, is here to help you find the right fit for your family. (385) 237-1116
Our family of programs
Long-term residential for boys ages 13–17 struggling with depression, anxiety, ASD, & ADHD. Includes experiential equine therapy & calf adoption.
Long-term residential for girls ages 13–17 focusing on trauma, anxiety, and school avoidance in a nurturing environment.
Specialized residential for boys ages 10–17 struggling with problematic sexual behaviors and compulsive issues.
Short-term residential (8–12 weeks) for boys and girls ages 12–17 focused on crisis stabilization and clinical assessment.
Short-term wilderness therapy (8–12 weeks) for boys and girls ages 12–17 dealing with technology addiction and ADHD.
Helping teens find stability and hope through specialized, compassionate acute psychiatric care for adolescents in crisis
Real results: data-driven outcomes
Why outcomes matter
Outreach Team
Angela Cazier
Admissions Director
Emily Phillips
Admissions Director
Janet Farnsworth
CMO & Business Development
Andrea Burgees
Director of Business Development
Leadership dedicated to your family
Steven DeMille, Ph.D. LCMHC
Executive director, RedCliff Ascent and ThreePeaks Ascent
Clinton Dorny
Executive director
Discovery Ranch
Shawn Brooks
Executive director
Oxbox Academy
MacKenzie Hall
Executive director
Discovery Ranch South
Brent Esplin, LMFT
Executive director
Oasis Ascent
Kreg D. Gillman, PhD, MBA, LCMHC
Executive director
Ascent Behavioral Hospital
Take the first step toward healing
Angela Cazier, admissions director (385) 261-5557