Ascent Programs: A Unified Continuum of Care
Ascent Programs is a trusted, 30-year-old network of highly specialized residential treatment centers in Utah. We provide the security of a stable parent company combined with a precise continuum of care designed to guide a teen through every stage of crisis and recovery.
The Ascent Advantage
We offer a unique balance of scale and specialization to ensure quality across our network:
30-Year Legacy: A proven track record as an industry leader in ethical, effective treatment.
A Family, Not a Corporation: A network of highly specialized programs that avoids the quality dilution often seen in large corporate entities.
Clinical Autonomy: Each program maintains a sharp focus on its specific population to ensure the perfect match for every referral.
Seamless Transitions: We facilitate warm hand-offs within the Ascent family, ensuring uninterrupted therapeutic momentum.
Our Programs & Continuum of Care
Our programs are grouped by function to provide a clear path forward, from immediate stabilization to long-term healing.
1. Assessment & Stabilization (Short-Term Crisis)
Clinical Goal: Immediate stabilization, accurate diagnosis, and preparation for the next therapeutic setting.
Ascent Behavioral Hospital: Acute psychiatric care for adolescents (12–17) experiencing mental health emergencies.
OASIS Ascent: Short-term residential program providing observation, assessment, and intensive support for teens in crisis.
ThreePeaks Ascent: Short-term, nature-immersed stabilization for teens (12–17) with mental and behavioral struggles.
2. Residential Treatment Centers (RTC) (Long-Term Primary Care)
Clinical Goal: Deep, holistic healing, family system repair, and long-term coping skills.
Discovery Ranch: Premier RTC for struggling teen boys (13–18).
Discovery Ranch South: Premier RTC for teenage girls (13–18).
3. Specialized RTC (Hyper-Specialized Track)
Clinical Goal: Highly focused, evidence-based treatment for complex, sensitive issues.
Oxbow Academy: Specialized RTC for teenage boys (10–18) overcoming hypersexuality, compulsive sexual behavior, and sex addiction.