In her free time, she loves to spend time with her husband, two daughters, and large extended family. The family weekends, scheduled quarterly, will include a face-to-face family therapy session, parenting seminars, scheduled theraputic activities and off-campus visits with the family and student. var arString = url.split('?') Jenn was born and raised in Ogden, Utah and loved it here. She has also worked with youth and teens as a coach and a mentor for over 30 years. + Low Self-Esteem The Utah Counseling Association Some had a difficult time moving from a highly structured placement to home and needed another step in the process. As Waterfall Canyon evolved, we noticed many of our students struggled with transitions. We have beenserving studentsnationallysince 2006 andare nowaccepting international students. All rights reserved. Phone: 605-444-7500. info@lsssd.org. Community Outings/Events Ken graduated from the University of Utah and is a board certified Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. A team of journalists at The Salt Lake Tribune, KUER and APM Reports worked to bring you this database. She is also a certified instructor for Positive Control Systems. This is a checklist that a worker with the Office of Licensing takes with them when they walk through a youth residential treatment center or wilderness program. With the money from the crowdfunding campaign, we were able to expand the database to include youth wilderness therapy programs. She has worked for Waterfall Canyon Academy since 2009 at the North Campus Program. He likes that progress was easily measured and so do we., After years of struggle, we were finally guided to a remarkable program that understands the unique challenges that come with various exceptionalities and more importantly, the many gifts that accompany the children and young adults who they serve. Waterfall Canyon Academy is a licensed private home for adolescent males, ages twelve to seventeen, with cognitive disabilites. In this supportive therapeutic environment, your son or daughter will benefit from the guidance of caring professionals who know each student as unique individuals with specific strengths, weaknesses, hopes and fears. Karen Nickel, M.S., Ed., M.S. If you would like contact or other public information about a provider, please contact CARF. She has a Masters of Education, as well as a Masters of Counseling from University of Phoenix. Before you decide on a program, take a minute and call a family consultant to review your situation and reccomend the program that is right for your child! Support also came from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Specializes in dual diagnosis female clientele and families Therapists offices are onsite, in the programs, where they interact with our students casually & formally. The ownership and administrative team at Waterfall Canyon Academy has provided residential care and therapy services to Utah youth and their families as Progressive Youth, Inc. since 1996. Through the individual therapy process, students learn skills which give them tools to identify and dispute the self-defeating beliefs they have acquired. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Weber State University, and his Master's degree at University of Phoenix. Utahs new state flag takes another step, but time is short, Its go time: Utah lawmakers to push through a flurry of bills in the sessions final days, Study of bromines relationship to Utahs bad air clears Senate committee, Nios latinos estn sobrerrepresentados en el sistema de acogida temporal en Utah, Calls for regulation hope to get a handle on troubled teen transporters. Certified MRT (Moral Reconation Therapy) counselor Additionally, while participating in our social activities, students have the opportunity to demonstrate appropriate social skills, coping skills, and interpersonal skills as well as develop new talents. Ryan is a certified MRT (Moral Reconation Therapy) counselor, a Certified Positive Control Instructor and was recognized by The Utah Counseling Association, Utah Mental Health Association and University of Phoenix as Counselor of the Year in 2006. The ownership and administrative team at Waterfall Canyon Academy have provided residential care and therapy services to local Utah youth and their families since 1996. And well be adding more records to this database in the days to come. His work experience includes psychiatric hospitals (for adults, adolescents, and children), group homes for people with disabilities, DCFS, occupational day-treatment, and as a tracker for troubled youth. She began as Support Staff and is now the Medical Liaison for both South Campus Girls and South Campus Boys Programs. Diane and her husband have been married since 1978 and they have two daughters together. We are beyond thrilled with the progress our son has made at WCA. Ten of those years have been off and on with Waterfall Canyon Academy since 1998. He is a work in progress. Our therapist offices are onsite, in the programs, where they interact with our students casually and formally. | Rich haslifelong experiences in hunting, fishing and the outdoors.Rich@waterfallcanyon.com, Bree has worked for Waterfall Canyon Academy since 2006 as the Program Coordinator of the North Campus. Owner and Director of Operations A Springdale, AR 72762. His work experience includes psychiatric hospitals (for adults, adolescents, and children), group homes for people with disabilities, DCFS, occupational day-treatment, and as a tracker for troubled youth. Thousands of children are sent away to Utah for treatment at troubled-teen centers and wilderness programs. Frank NickelFrank is Father to Kathy and Karen Nickel. All students will have a minimum of one family therapy session each week. The dedicated and compassionate staff at Milestones Ranch Malibu is committed to offering clients state of the art, research based residential dual diagnosis, drug and alcohol treatment services delivered with compassion, dignity and understanding. Our own OakGrove School offers academic services to our middle and high school students. if (arString.length > 1) { url = url + "&cmsMode=Preview"} Family therapy sessions will be conducted at Waterfall Canyon Academy or via telephone conference calls. In his spare time, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife and their 3 children. Students entering the home on current psychotropic medications will be required to attend medication management sessions once a month. At this time, all violations are weighed equally, so a ripped van seat counts the same as kids complaining they arent given enough to eat. Darlene Pinkston, LCSWSchool Administrator/TherapistDarlene was born in Southern California but has lived the majority of her life in Northern Utah. Copyright 2000-2023, Caring 4 Youth. She has a son that keeps her busy when she is home and in her free time she likes to read and be outdoors with family and friends. How Utah became the nation's top place to send troubled teens, Avalon Hills Residential Eating Disorders Program, Catalyst Residential Treatment (Grey House), Discovery Academy (Discovery Connections), Pine Ridge Behavioral Health (FV Canyon)*, Utah Youth Village (Alpine Academy/Lakeview Campus/Cedar Creek Home), Utah Youth Village (Beverly Taylor Sorenson Home), Waterfall Canyon Academy (Oakgrove - Girls Program), Waterfall Canyon Academy (Oakgrove - North Campus), Waterfall Canyon Academy (Oakgrove - South Campus), Young Women's Empowerment Center (House #1), Young Women's Empowerment Center (House #3), Youth Health Associates (Cedar Valley Ranch), Youth Health Associates (Lakeside Academy), Provo Canyon School Intermediate Secure Care. When a violation is found, the state can take the following actions: Written notification: The office can give written notice that a violation took place with no formal follow-up. And we'll be adding more records to this database in the. return url; When The Tribune initially asked for these records, the Office of Licensing estimated it would cost more than $6,250. The facilities must keep these records on file. She enjoys hiking, camping, reading and playing with her kids. While in the PNW, Mateo earned an A. She also helps at the school serving lunch and all of the students love when she is there! var url = self.location.href; She takes great care of our students in the North Campus Program and Transitional Living. Organized Cardiovascular Training Find out which program best suits the needs for you or a loved one. EMDR. The trained staff support our students as they navigate through the day to encourage a healthy routine. Diane has always loved working with and taking care of our students. degree in Criminal Justice from Weber State University We believe through our team approach, therapeutic services, and nurturing environment, each student can define and achieve "their success." She also enjoys writing poetry, making crafts, and "paying it forward". Corner Canyon Health Centers is an Inpatient EMDR treatment center that specializes in treating trauma with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Brainspotting, which builds on EMDR and shortens the therapy process. Diane also has three grandsons: Tyson, Carter and Andy who are the light of her life. This is a checklist that a worker with the Office of Licensing takes with them when they walk through a youth residential treatment center or wilderness program. Certified Lifeguard and Safety Trainer Specializes in cognitively impaired adolescent programming Kathy received her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Weber State University. Local Theaters/Plays Length of Stay Parents should plan on a time frame of twelve to sixteen months of enrollment. Scenarios of potential conflict are modeled by the staff and role-played by the students, followed by the exchange of feedback on performance and discussion on conflict resolution by the entire group. She has three children: one girl and two boys that she absolutely adores and loves spending time with. This means, in total, the cost of receiving these records was just under $2,000. Karenreceived her BS degree in Administration of Justice from Wichita State University. He left the financial world to go back to something he completely enjoys, which is working with youth! She also works hard taking care of her Mother. Waterfall Canyon Academy accepts male students, ages twelve through seventeen. In 2006, he acquired his Bachelors Degree from the Art Institute of Phoenix but his passion for helping young people kept him anchored in the mental health field where he can utilize his creative abilities and extensive experience to inspire and lead others. There are two types of reports included in this database: Inspections and critical incident reports. Although many of our students share similar diagnosis, we recognize success looks different for every student. if (arString.length > 1) { url = url + "&cmsMode=Preview"} Shortly after graduating from school in Wichita, Kansas, he moved to Idaho to pursue a career as a Snowboard Instructor. B.S. Once Kim began working with older children and teens, she felt like she has found her calling and knows what she wants to do in life. Jenniferd@waterfallcanyon.com, Mateo ChavezIndependent Living Program Community AdvisorMateo was born and raised in Ogden, UT. Others didnt have less restrictive options close to home or were anxious about starting over at a new program. Aside from this he has spent the greater portion of his life involved in the scouting program, youth leadership training and has had the opportunity to teach private school. Shaun is born and raised in Ogden, Utah and she has three sons and eight grandchildren that call her "Grand-zilla". Gain Access To The Best Drug Treatment Centers, Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center Lake Jackson VA Outpatient Clinic. She is very proud of her daughters as they have both graduated from different Universities here in Utah with high honors. The Nation's Leading Teen Treatment Center for Mental Health We bring teens from a path of self-destruction to a place where they can build self-esteem by treating the primary mental health issues that are the underlying causes of high-risk behavior. All students will have a minimum of one family therapy session each week. He moves at a snails pace, but thats okay because he keeps moving further and further along. Our students typically have problems with one or more of the following: Call our administrative office. Bree has worked for Waterfall Canyon Academy since 2006 as the Program Coordinator of the North Campus. Water Canyon. Sexual reactivity Kim grew up all over the Western U.S. and Indonesia. This money paid for the state to fulfill records requests. Our students have access to the Ogden Weber Applied Technology College and Weber State University, both within close proximity of our programs. Degree. The Ranch is home to 74 children, ages 5 to 17. Experienced in working with diverse populations The group therapy process follows the MRT (Moral Reconation Therapy) Model that is designed to enhance ego, social, moral and positive behavioral growth in a progressive step-by-step fashion. We also have a small private school. We pride ourselves on establishing a feeling of safety and security from the moment you drive through the gate. Dave joined Waterfall Canyon Academy in August 2013. 16 years of residential treatment center experience Past Board Member of Utah State Office of Licensing He is blessed with the companionship of his beautiful wife and is the proud father of four incredible children. Felicia has worked for the company for 9 years. Utahs Office of Licensing inspects and regulates each facility, and sometimes finds neglect, child abuse or sexual misconduct. It is a gut-wrenching feeling to send your child far away from home. Springdale Treatment Center. She started at WCA in 2009 as a support staff, then moved to a full time staff in 2010 and is now a Resident Advisor in the Girls South Campus. "Center For Discovery has been providing excellent behavioral health treatment since treating our first client in 1997. OakGrove Bulldogs have school spirit! This means, in total, the cost of receiving these records was just under $2,000. Mateo is currently working on an internship to complete a B.S.W. The staff was amazing, and truly cared about educating her, as well as keeping her excited and positive about learning. Upon graduation, Felicia moved back to Utah and returned to the company as the Clinical Coordinator. Shara began working at Waterfall Canyon Academy in July of 2010 as a Resident Advisor for the Independent Living Program. Kathy received her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Weber State University. She has an exceptional understanding of community services and options available to support young adults working towards independence. Jenn and her family enjoys camping and long road trips whenever they can get away. Dawna@waterfallcanyon.com, Diane BarlowMedical LiaisonDiane was born and raised here in Ogden, Utah. WCA let him progress at his own pace and he keeps exceeding everyones expectations. Support also came from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Kateri@waterfallcanyon.com. Legal notices  Careers  Contact Us, Text: 10 years experience in bookkeeping and quality assurance Please submit a referral form online to start the application process. For more than 12 years, Turning Point Centers has . Jaymee enjoys spending time with her husband and in her free time is found skiing, snowboarding, biking, and hiking. This team is continuing to collaborate on a reporting project on youth residential treatment centers. Degree with an emphasis in research, worked as an educator on a 600 acre organic farm, displayed his artwork in various galleries and worked for a public mental health agency in Port Angeles, WA. Darlene received her Bachelor's Degree from Utah State University and her Masters from University of Utah. A. She is a working mom of husband, three kids, and three creatures. That information should be easy to get. Physical Education When determining the best starting point for each student we evaluate their current treatment requirements, functioning ability, age, maturity level and family objectives for their future. Jaymee has worked for Waterfall Canyon Academy since 2009 in various roles with the youth. The Tribune created a crowdfunding campaign that raised more than $11,000 from 136 donors. Is dedicated to helping our students and their families overcome current and past difficulties in order to live happy and productive lives. Calls are routed based on availability and geographic location. Jenn has worked for WCA since 2012. Our Residential Program for Girls provides a safe, predictable, structured setting where students focus on improving social and daily living skills, managing emotions, controlling behaviors, and forming habits that will lead them to a less restrictive environment. Gabe has worked in the Transition Program for WCA as a Resident Advisor since September 2011. Owner and Director of Admissions The continuum of care at WCA, is available for all of our students to take advantage of. Email us at teentreatment@sltrib.com. Enjoys outdoors, fishing and marathon running Beverly has been with Waterfall Canyon Academy since September of 2007. The group ends with a discussion on how to take this skill into the community. We offer highly structured residential placements through Support Services. Felicia has held the position of Medication Coordinator since 2007. Kateri has a great rapport with the girls and they all love spending time with her. She is currently pursuing her Bachelors Degree in Human Services. You also may write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. She has worked for Waterfall Canyon Academy since 2009 at the North Campus Program. Waterfall Canyon Academy wanted to apply our community based philosophy to our academic setting leading to the opening of OakGrove School in 2008. Activities The contributing thoughts, feelings and behaviors resulting in the out-of-home placement must be processed with the family in order to retain positive changes when the student returns home. All students must have a current (completed in past eighteen months) psychological evaluation. We also have a small private school, OakGrove School, which is licensed and accredited through the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools. Here are a few ways to get more information. He worked with youth in recreation and sports for many years and began working with Waterfall Canyon Academy in 2009. Jen attended Weber State University and has attended multiple trainings and seminars on working with individuals with a vast array of diagnosis. Certified USA Swimming Coach The contributing thoughts, feelings and behaviors resulting in the out-of-home placement must be processed with the family in order to retain positive changes when the student returns home. While in the PNW, Mateo earned an A. She came to Utah from New Mexico and fell in love, deciding Utah would be a great place to raise a family and has been her for 20 years. Of course, all medical and dental emergencies will be addressed immediately through the appropriate provider. Prior to that she worked for two years as a Case Manager at Weber Human Services, a county mental health agency, assisting transition aged teens find independence and build self-esteem. She started at WCA in 2009 as a support staff, then moved to a full time staff in 2010 and is now a Resident Advisor in the Girls South Campus. Prior to working for us she spent two years supervising a boys and girls residential program for Youth and Family Centered Services and three years working on Intermountain Health Care's Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Residential and Acute Units (coed). 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