Ranch Hand Profile
The Ranch House is very selective about the ranch hands we accept given the limited number of beds available (six). Our goals are to ensure that we are the best placement for you and to also preserve the safety of our current ranch hands.
The Ranch House was created to help young adult men overcome the following:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Low Self Esteem
- Failure to Launch
- Lack of Independence & Life Skills
- Low Motivation/Direction
- Substance Abuse (no detoxification)
- Unhealthy Behaviors
- Technology Dependence
- Lack of Vocational Skills/Training
The safety of the young men in our care is a priority. For this reason, we do not accept those with:
- Need of Detoxification
- Psychosis
- Felony Convictions
- Sexual Disorders
- Violent Tendencies
- Non Ability to Fully Participate in the Program
We are here to help you determine if our program is suitable for you. Please call Mike with any questions you may have at (435) 691-1118.
Enrollment
The Ranch House is not a one size fits all program and offers flexible lengths of stay depending on the ranch hand and his family’s specific needs. Generally six months is the average length of stay. Longer lengths of stay are available if needed. We have a one month probation period where we will determine if our program is right for you. At that time, depending on how fast the ranch hand is progressing, we can more fully determine the probable amount of time needed to be successful.
How do I enroll?
- Contact us by calling Mike at (435) 691-1118. He will ask a few questions in order for us to determine your needs.
- Upon contacting us you are welcome to come visit with us at the ranch if you wish.
- Fill out and return the admissions application. We will review the application and either accept the applicant or recommend a different option.
- Upon acceptance we will then email you our contract.
- An admission date will be scheduled and plans for arrival will be carried out.
Cost
Because we know you are already going through a difficult time we want to make this as easy and hassle free as possible. For this reason we have up-front all-inclusive pricing. We will not tack on additional fees above the standard tuition and intake fee. Please contact us to learn more about tuition and intake fees.
Intake Fee and Tuition includes:
- Initial clothing and boots
- Toiletry and hygiene items
- Room and board
- Twice weekly individual equine therapy sessions
- Behavior change resources
Tuition does not include:
- Medical or dental expenses
- Additional outpatient therapy (if desired)
Optional Expenses with approval
- Cell Phone
- Car
- Car Insurance
- High School or College Education
FAQ
Do I need previous horse experience? No, many of our ranch hands come to us with no prior horse experience.
Are you affiliated with any religion? We are Christian based but are open to young men of all faiths as well as those with no religious background. Our family attends the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sundays. Ranch hands may attend with us or attend a church of their choice. We encourage church attendance but it is not mandatory.
Where are you located? We are located in the beautiful southwest corner of Utah just off Highway 9 in the city of Hurricane. The Ranch House is located just three miles from Sand Hollow State Park, 30 miles from spectacular Zion National Park and 136 miles from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
What is the closest airport? St. George Regional Airport is 10 minutes away and Las Vegas McCarran International Airport is only a two-hour drive.
What is the length of stay? We are not a one-size-fits-all program and offer flexible lengths of stay depending on the ranch hand’s and his family’s specific needs. Generally the average length of stay is around six months.
Is medication administered if needed? Yes, our staff is fully trained to safely handle and administer medication. All medications are locked up securely.
How often can the ranch hand communicate with his family? Every ranch hand’s needs are different but we generally start out with a once a week phone call.
Are cell phones allowed? Yes and No. Cell phones are not allowed at first but as we are trying to teach independence, life skills, and management skills there will come a time during the stay that a cell phone might be approved.
Are visits allowed? Yes, we encourage family visits although the first few months are better left to phone calls.
Is schooling available? Yes. We look at each ranch hand’s individual needs. If education is a possibility we will help them pursue it.
