Discovery Ranch South

“Mere words are not enough to express how grateful we are... You recognize these folks work very hard with a bunch of teenagers all day and somehow are always professional, friendly, and caring! You’re a fantastic lifeline to families in crisis. Thank you for giving us the hope and tools to continue a bright future.”

“I am doing well in school and enjoying it a lot. The program truly did prepare me for college and how to learn and enjoy learning again. I cannot believe it’s been a year since I graduated and yet I am so grateful for everyone who impacted my year.”

“I was struggling a lot with self-harm and suicidal thoughts... It has been a bumpy ride, but in the end, I came out healthier and stronger mentally than I was before! Staff are so kind and loving... your child will get the love, attention, and care they need to succeed.”

“As a steppingstone to a meaningful life, you certainly provide a bridge for families in crisis to get their children to the other side of whatever challenges block them. We thank you for your dedication, professionalism, care, and forward-thinking approach.”

“Since returning home, she has completed high school early and just completed her cosmetology program. Our relationships in the family are extremely strong as a result of everyone's openness and willingness to put in the work.”

“Because of everything I learned, I decided to attend college as an Adventure Education major... I'm working as a river raft guide this summer. If I hadn't joined advanced rec or met you, I would never have been doing this and I am SO happy.”

“Many young people who cannot be safe in their family homes need appropriate, therapeutic treatment—not just containment. This is what our family ultimately had to face... While this road is long and still full of challenges, I can honestly say this program saved her life. Thank God they are there.”

“This place was wonderful for our daughter, who was suffering from severe depression and anxiety. She loved bonding with the animals and the other girls in the program. Thanks to their teachings, our daughter is a much better communicator and is better equipped to cope with whatever life throws her way.”

“I fell in love with Cedar City so much that I'm currently attending college here, and am still very connected to the staff and friends I made... It felt impossible every step of the way, but in the end I still did it. I still graduated and am still alive to this day.”

“Our teenage daughter had been struggling for years with increasingly deeper levels of depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and cutting... We are thrilled to say that our bright, talented, capable daughter is back! She is excited for her future and believes in herself, something we haven't seen since elementary school... As parents, we have felt included every step along the way.”

“You cannot put a price on what I experience and the life I get to share with my family on a daily basis. I will forever be grateful for all you did for us and all that everyone at DRG did for us.”

“My life has definitely gotten a lot more whimsical and blissful. I'm definitely a lot happier. I have so much passion for life , and I just have so many goals and things I want to do.”

“DRS saved our daughter's life. ... Our family has hope again and I could not be more thankful. My succinct definition of DRS is this: DRS is an oasis of love and healing in the high desert of southern Utah.”

“When I say it saved my life I really mean it because it really did save my life. ... I learned how to cope with my mental health, I learned how to communicate my emotions to others, and I learned how to appropriately advocate for myself.”