About

Discovery Ranch South (DRS) is a residential treatment center located on a spectacular 60 acre campus just ten minutes from Cedar City, Utah. DRS's open campus is designed for experiential therapy in residential living, academics, and ranch responsibilities. Our treatment team protocol is founded on helping students develop self-esteem and identity through skill mastery. Discovery Ranch serves students ages 13-18 who struggle with a variety of emotional and behavioral issues such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, adoption, self-harm, substance abuse, etc. Relationships underscore our competency based model. Students, mentors, and therapists participate together in equine activities, caring for newborn calves, high and low ropes courses, community service projects, and academics. DRS offers one of the most veteran therapeutic teams in the industry. Clinically intensive, each student receives individual, group, and family therapy sessions each week. Real time therapeutic intervention through relationship based interaction is the heart of our program. Discovery Ranch South specializes in student centered academics. Students and parents work with teachers and therapists to develop a customized education plan with specific learning goals. Then, therapeutics and academics work in tandem to achieve a competency based progression. Coursework is fully accredited by the State of Utah and taught by licensed educators. Academics are complimented by remedial assistance, experiential learning activities, and small learning communities.