Redcliff Ascent

Enterprise, Utah

709 East Main Street
Enterprise, UT 84725

About Redcliff Ascent

Located in Enterprise, Utah, a small town in the southwest corner of the state, RedCliff Ascent is a unique wilderness program for teens aged 13-17. They help teens who are dealing with mental health issues, including substance use disorders. Wilderness therapy, sometimes called outdoor behavioral healthcare (OBH) has been shown to be an effective treatment option for addiction treatment.

RedCliff Ascent uses an integrated approach to healthcare and evidence based treatment methods. It’s a well rounded holistic treatment model that addresses physical and mental health.

While some insurance providers cover the cost of therapy sessions, insurance doesn’t usually cover other costs associated with OBH. Many families opt for a healthcare loan to cover costs.

All therapy takes place outdoors, including individual and group therapy sessions. What many parents appreciate is the supportive environment. Caring professionals here truly understand what your child is going through. Therapists and mentors work hard to help teens understand their emotions. They teach coping strategies that stick, even after the program ends.
If you’re wondering what a day looks like at RedCliff Ascent, here’s what to expect. Every day starts with a balanced diet. A registered dietician plans meals that include fresh fruits and vegetables, rice, beans, and meat. No caffeinated or carbonated drinks. Hiking, camping, and rock climbing are just a few outdoor activities. Each week, your teen will hike about 15 miles.
Parents stay involved by writing letters. Those letters can make a big difference in showing your support! Parents participate in family therapy over the phone once a week. They can also participate in a journaling activity called The Parent Narratives.
If you decide this is a good fit for your teen, plan on a minimum stay of 30 days. Most kids stay an average of 80 days. Depending on how well they respond to therapy, some teens need a little more time in the program.
Choosing a program like this is a big step for both you and your teen. It’s one that could lead to lasting positive change.

Payment Options

Private insurance
Self-pay options
Financial aid
Medicaid
Medicare
Military Insurance

Levels of Care

Inpatient Rehab

Addiction treatment at an inpatient rehab center is significantly more intensive than outpatient and community-based care. Clients remain at the facility for the duration of their program, though many centers offer supervised group excursions. Inpatient treatment typically consists of extensive psychotherapy, often including group and family counseling. Many programs also prioritize addiction education and recovery-focused life skills training. Holistic therapies, such as yoga, art therapy, EMDR, and meditation, are commonly available as well.

Aftercare

Clients receiving services in a rehab aftercare program have generally been stable and sober for a period of weeks and months and no longer require high intensity treatment. Many have stepped down from inpatient rehab to outpatient treatment. Others have been discharged from formal treatment but need support in maintaining their sobriety. Clients typically work with their case manager and care team to develop a long-term care plan that aligns with their unique needs and goals.

Programs

Program for men

Program for women

Young adult program

Settings & Amenities

Recreation room
Art activities
Residential setting
Private rooms

Insurance

Our Policy: Redcliff Ascent works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact us to verify your specific insurance provider.

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna

Humana

UnitedHealth Group

Treatment

Alcoholism

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug Addiction

When you enter a drug rehab in Utah, the process usually involves four stages: treatment initiation, early abstinence, maintaining abstinence, and advanced recovery. Treatment methods can rely on medications, counseling, or both, in either an outpatient or inpatient setting.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid Addiction

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Clinical Services

Group Therapy

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

Individual Therapy

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Family Therapy

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Nutrition Therapy

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

Recreational Therapy

Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Creative Arts Therapy

Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.

Experiential Therapy

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Accreditations

State License

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Utah

Joint Commission

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

NAATP

The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) is a professional association that represents organizations in the field of addiction services. Founded in 1978, NAATP's mission is to advance addiction services and ensure that high-quality addiction treatment is available and accessible.

NAATP Member: Yes
Member ID: 19127

Contact

(435) 334-5815

Website

709 East Main Street
Enterprise, UT 84725

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Reviews

3.51 (123 reviews)

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Google Rating

3.5 (122 reviews)

Kanniga

2 months ago

Danielle Loutzenhiser

3 months ago

My experience with the Red Cliff Ascend therapy program has been nothing but exceptional. I have professionally worked with several therapist and staff at Red Cliff. They highlight professionalism, empathy, and effective treatment for each of their clients and families.

Eleanor Hagan

This is nothing but an organization that thrives on the abuse of youth. I was at Red Cliffe from the end of 2015 until Feb 2016.During my intake, I was pinned against a wall and stripped naked by three male staff because the women who originally intended to do the intake claimed I was too "violent" and "unwilling to listen". I was told to be quiet and the men driving the truck to where I would be dropped off had made a joke about taping my mouth.On average, we hiked over 5 miles per day through all temperatures in the winter, through mountainous and desert terrain, averaging around 40-60 miles per week. We were allowed to eat minimal amounts of food that lacked proper nutrition for the extreme exercise that went on. Water was unsafe to drink, many kids experienced bouts of dysentery and diarrhea, only worsening dehydration and proper food intake to help combat the sicknesses. A "nurse" would come 1-2 times per week to check on our feet and hands for hypothermia. The showers outdoors using a sack of water were not private, I had felt male staff watching me multiple times. Any injuries that occurred involving skin blistering or open wounds were not treated in an adequate time frame. Any communication of these health and medical issues to the nurse would not be taken seriously. A child was only ever allowed to leave in the case of a broken bone or persisting fever/throwing up/diarrhea.Although I learned minimal skills for survival, I learned the most about manipulative abusers and delusional adults who enjoy using mind-control therapy tactics to psychologically and emotionally break down a child. Thanks for the trauma.

Response from the owner2 months ago

The internet is a tricky place, especially for mental health providers bound by HIPPA privacy laws and can't challenge or defend themselves against internet reviews. This means anyone, anywhere, can say almost anything in a review, and we can't challenge specifics, tell the other side of the story, or reveal identities. It leaves us and other healthcare providers vulnerable to the picture anyone wants to paint, regardless of whether or not they were even at our facility. If I were a reader of a review like this, I would 1) call the Iron County police department and ask for public records on RedCliff Ascent to See if there is any evidence, in our history, of a staff-on-student assault. I would encourage a reader to call the Utah Department of Child and Family Services to see if there has ever been a substantiated claim of abuse. I would then call the Department of State Licensing to see if they have ever found any evidence of any type of staff-on-student abuse or neglect. Finally, I would call the Joint Commission, which accredits most hospitals and treatment programs, and ask them about such a claim. If, after reaching out to these four governing bodies, you came back with the consistent answer, "No, we have no evidence of this thing happening," I would put all that information together and draw my own conclusion as to whether this is a safe place where students are treated with dignity and respect. Thank you!

Trenton Schuttler

4 months ago

As a survivor of Redcliff Ascent, I feel compelled to share my story and shed light on the disturbing realities behind the polished fools-gold facade of this "wilderness therapy" program.During my time at Redcliff, I endured forced march hiking, physical & psychological deprivation, constant monitoring, dehumanization, removal of bodily autonomy, and the use of isolation and punitive measures. These were not tools of healing, but rather instruments of indoctrination control and domination.The lack of proper medical care, the complete disregard for basic human dignity, and the erosion of any sense of self left scars that go far beyond the physical. The psychological toll of Redcliff's "treatment" is devastating and long-lasting, impacting every aspect of survivors' lives. Haunting memories of egg contaminated water from animal troughs like some foul boba tea, treated only with iodine drops, the constant fear and humiliation, these are just a few horrors that continue to plague those of us who have endured this program.It is clear that Redcliff Ascent, like many others in the troubled teen industry, operates with impunity, shielded by a lack of oversight and a culture of silence. The glossy brochures and slick websites cannot mask the harsh truth of what happens behind closed doors.As a survivor and an advocate, I believe it is my duty to speak out against these abusive practices and demand accountability. Redcliff Ascent must be held responsible for the harm it inflicts on vulnerable youth and their families.I add my voice to the growing chorus of survivors demanding justice. Our stories serve as a warning, a wake-up call, and a catalyst for desperately needed reforms. No child should ever have to endure what we have survived.It is time for the veil of secrecy to be lifted, for these abusive practices to be exposed and eradicated. The path to true healing and growth must be paved with compassion, understanding, and a commitment to putting the well-being of youth first. Redcliff Ascent, and programs like it, must be held accountable for their actions if we are to create a safer, more just world for all.

Caitlin S

6 months ago

Judging by how many survivors are sharing similar experiences and the response from RCA is that isn t true , I really hope parents are not scammed into sending their children here to potentially cause a lifetime of trauma. If they have to constantly deny allegations of child abuse, it really isn t worth it to take the risk and send your child here. It s all a money game, don t let them steal yours.

Shannon Virgin

Red Cliff has such an amazing dedicated team! They are passionate about changing lives and it shows. I m lucky enough to know a few of their teams members over the years and continue to be so impressed by the work they are doing at Red Cliffs.

crawlmods dad and son

7 months ago

I spent 6 months in this program, and i loved it. Thanks to all staff. i am 37, i was 16 then, lol I learned things I still use today.

bree

8 months ago

i went here when i was 14 and i ended up getting kicked out but for the time that i was there it was really fun i think it jus depends on the attitude that u have going in i mean i had already come from another residental place so id heard a lot of reviews about it and people said it was fun i wanted to go but at the same time didnt. the first group of staff i had was really great but the second group was so bad bruh like i think it was Sun and Obsiddian (i dont know how to spell it) they were both INSTIGATORS RUDE AND DISRESPECTFUL they did not respect ur emotions AT all. on ur birthday u get OCP's (oatmeal cream pies) and the girl was sad because she was spending her birthday in wilderness and they were like if u dont fix ur attitude were gonna eat ur OCP's in front of u. which i thought was pretty messed up and it obviously made the girl more sad. but anyways yeah when a new kid comes ur not supposed to hike until theyve had their "med run" to make sure that there medically fit to hike and we got a new kid and they made us hike. but we only moved camp like literally 10 steps away. so we had to break down camp move and set it up all again jus to move 10 feet away. but other than those two staff I LOVED EVERYONE ELSE. I LOVED THE LIFESTYLE i didnt learn much but i had a lotta fun and yeah :)

Response from the owner8 months ago

Hi Bree! Hope you are doing well! Thanks for taking time to share about your time here. I love the lifestyle also!

Nathan Cook

9 months ago

I was sent to this program in the summer of 2016. There are many things I agree and disagree with but in the end, it benefitted me personally. I think the idea of being forced to go against your will is absurd, and should be illegal. I also think that individuals should be able to have more contact with family (at least parents) rather than a brief letter once every several weeks. I think the extreme isolation and complete solitude from humanity is overwhelming, and I can understand how it would traumatize certain individuals. When I first showed up, I was forced to do an intake and get completely naked. Upon being driven what felt like endless miles into the terrain, of course, I tried to escape. I was immediately put into a submissive army hold for the remainder of the time. (45mins or so.) There were many times we had no wells for water, and had to access it through cow trough!.. The staff literally brought our group to a trough, filled our bags with poo/bacteria water, and dropped our 2 drops of bleach into the water, waited 30 minutes until it was "good to drink". Although we were told it was clean after, I still vividly remember the taste of that! I still even remember the staff leader, "Cappy" (for Capuchin Monkey due to his apparent hiking abilities). My least favorite of the staff by far. Now, I would like to talk about some of the good things I recall and think are noteworthy.. 1st and most important- my therapist was fantastic. They called him, "Running Bear", and to this day, I still view the man like a second father in a way. Brilliant man. Full of wisdom. Extremely savvy. The man helped me find myself in my time out there. Regardless of the circumstances, he helped me at least try to maintain a level head. He did his best to be straight-forward and real with you. I remember I had finally finished all my phase work, and he encouraged me to read a book that he personally brought out to me called, "The Alchemist" 25th edition by Paulo Coelho. I read it within the first 3 days haha, still have it (with all my other RCA equipment / collections). Anyway, the staff out there is iffy. Some are way better than others. I heard of some other students that were not so lucky with their provided therapist which just prolonged their stay. I also have heard and been told students are typically sent to another program AFTER RCA, typically coordinated between therapists / parents. DO NOT let this place groom you into sending your kid off again. At the end of the day, if someone wants true change they will make it happen. I don't know how much of this context applies here but, I'm sure you've heard the quote, "fake it 'til you make it"... This place gave me a great push in the right direction but the rest was up to me. It gave me all the values I needed for success and prepared me with wonderful insights for how life really is.. However, within 3 months of being back, I was already getting back to my old ways. This time though, much less severe. I knew in the back of my head what COULD happen again. I ended up dropping out of Highschool and threw away an opportunity to play baseball at LSU / UofI.. BUT with a little faith in JESUS and a lot of lessons learned, I pulled it together and got a GED, I am now finishing my last semester for my bachelors in Political Science, I am healthy and have a very stable relationship with my family, I am full of life! I was sent to this place in 2016, so my story will not be the same as yours or your childs.. but with all being said, I will NEVER forget my experience at Redcliff Ascent. I hope to be back for a shindig one day. This place will always hold a special spot in my heart for the values it taught me and the spirituality that was brought to life. I still look back thinking it was all a dream sometimes. I still talk with my peers that I met out there (at least the majority). We became brothers! I still think Darkmoon has the coolest signature on my fire log. Hoping we can reunite and play some wow sometime.

Hi Nathan!! Good to hear from you! Hope you are well! I really appreciate you taking time to share. I love hearing from alumni!

Cecilia Ortiz

As someone who experienced this over 20 years ago, I had an amazing experience that changed my life for the better. I m forever grateful to the program and my parents who sent me for allowing me to discover the power within myself and foster an environment which allows for communion with nature in a way most people will never experience in their entire life.

Hi Cecilia! I wasn't here that long ago but I love that you are willing to share your experience. I have grown and changed just from working here so I relate to discovering the power within. Thank you!

Ren Tsung

10 months ago

The entire program is steeped in blatant indigenous cultural appropriation. They give each student an "earth name" and force them to go by that name for the rest of their stay. I was called "Falling Water Dragonfly".

Response from the owner1 year ago

Hi Ren! I don't see that you have an experience with our program so if you would like to find out more feel free to reach out to hear about the work we do! Thanks!

Emma Garvey

11 months ago

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