There are certain moments in life when you wonder if things will ever get better. When we made the difficult decision to send our son to Eagle Ranch Academy, our family was really hurting emotionally, mentally and in many other ways. We loved our son deeply, but, despite our very best efforts over an extended period of time, we knew he needed help that we simply couldn't provide on our own, primarily with overcoming video gaming and screen addiction, participating in illegal substances; theft, declining grades, lack of positive and productive activity, extreme disrespect, and an unwillingness to take responsibility and accountability for almost everything. It was one of the hardest decisions we've ever made as parents. Looking back now, we can honestly say it was one of the best decisions we have ever made both for him and for us. From the moment our son arrived, the staff at Eagle Ranch Academy embraced him with patience, compassion, and genuine concern and caring. They didn't see him as a problem to be fixed--they saw a wonderful young man with tremendous potential who simply needed guidance, structure, and people who believed in him. What touched us most was knowing that the staff truly cared, especially the Clinical Director, his incredible Therapist, and those who led the seminars. They celebrated his successes, encouraged him through setbacks, held him accountable with kindness, and never gave up on him. We could tell they weren't just doing a job--they were investing their hearts in the lives of these young people every single day. Following the program and principles at ERA, we watched our son, little by little, begin to change. His confidence grew. He became more responsible, more respectful, and more thoughtful. He learned to believe in himself again. The young man who came home was stronger emotionally, more mature, and equipped with tools that will bless him for the rest of his life. But the miracle didn't stop with our son. Eagle Ranch Academy helped heal our entire family. The weekly phone conversations with our son and the on-site Parent Seminars with other parents were absolutely amazing! They taught us better ways to communicate, to listen, to encourage, to set appropriate boundaries, and to rebuild trust. Relationships that had become strained began to heal, and our home became a place of greater peace, love, and hope. We are a stronger family today because of what we learned together. Our son has also participated in sharing with other youth his journey and many of the principles he learned at ERA. As parents, there is no greater gift than seeing your child discover who they are capable of becoming. We will always be grateful to the remarkable men and women at Eagle Ranch Academy who believed in our son during a time when he desperately needed someone to believe in him. To every teacher, counselor, mentor, house parent, and staff member who poured your time, energy, patience, and love into our son--thank you so very much!!!!! Your influence has reached far beyond your campus/facility. You have forever changed the course of our son's life and, in doing so, changed the future of our entire family. He finished High School with excellent grades, participated in school athletics, got accepted to and started his college career, he is currently working full-time with a good company, and is in a meaningful relationship with a nice girl. He is honestly a pleasure to be around. We recently held a family reunion with all of our children and grandchildren. Our son took the entire week off from work and participated in every activity and event with us. If you are a parent facing the heartbreaking decision of whether Eagle Ranch Academy is the right place for your child, we understand exactly how you feel. We walked that road ourselves. Today, we look back with overwhelming gratitude. Eagle Ranch Academy gave our son hope, helped him discover his strengths, and gave our family the fresh start we desperately needed and prayed for. We will never be able to fully express how thankful we are. Eagle Ranch Academy will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we will forever be grateful for the love, dedication, and life-changing impact they had on our son and on our family. read more

Last time I put a review up for this facility, I was receiving emails that were threatening lawsuits against me I don't wanna be scared and into not having a voice anymore I was at the facility when I was 14 years old because I struggled a lot with my autism and suicidal ideation I've blocked out most of my stay there as well as a lot of my other childhood years, but I do wanna say that this place was absolute hell If you want honest review, don't listen to the parents listen to the people that have been through the program Listen to the people that aren't scared to speak up They would physically restraint us to the point where we had bruises up and down our arms and one kid got his ear, partially ripped off They would grab us by her hair, ears, pressure point us bend our wrists and much more one person even win as far as Indian burning me Several of the staff enjoyed restraining kids in the program I have so much trauma from this place. I don't know what it's like now it could be a lot better than it was when I was there. I am 19 now almost 20 and I was 14 when I was there. But I do want all parents to have a warning before they go into this program It's not as it seems Be aware of what your kid might be going through The workouts they put us through would make kids throw up pass out and much more at one point I saw a kid get thrown on the floor outside on the asphalt when it was 100° out and held on the ground there getting burned while he was there. I one point I was struggling with my eating. I felt very self-conscious because the other kids were bullying me. I didn't eat for six days and they did absolutely nothing except bullying me and yell at me. At one point they just said you're not gonna get anything out of this. We're just gonna take you to the hospital and shove tubes down your throat and then take you back here and you'll have to stay with us for longer. it was a horrendous place, and there was only so many people staff wise that were actually good people often times he would just get yelled or screamed at. They had us bunked in tiny rooms with at least four people in a room sometimes six, they took away my favorite stuffed animal for me and they withheld a ton of gifts that my parents had sent for me to make me feel a little more comfortable in my stay the only form of communication we had with our parents for most of the time there was postcards and they would read them and everything that said anything along the lines that we were being abused was thrown out and did not get sent to our parents And if you said anything on your phone calls about what was happening there, they would shut the phone call down Please parents I warned you before you send your kids to a place like this. Talk to some of the kids who have been through the program talk to people who are influenced by society or their parents to say that they actually liked it there because I'm doubt that people actually liked it there. We were just scared of what they would do to us if we spoke up about what was happening to us My best friend was sexually assaulted multiple times by one of the staff members and all the only thing that happened to him was he got a slap on the wrist and was fired from the program because they didn't have a camera in the laundry room at that time BE AWARE THIS PLACE IS DAMAGING AND DANGEROUS read more

I've been out of ERA for 4 years now. I was there for 16 months and saw the program go through many changes so I think I can vouch for the genuine experience better than the parents reviewing this, whose children are simply telling them what they want to hear in order to come home. Not a single night goes by that I don't have nightmares about my time there. My peers and I were abused daily. Children as young as 12 cry themselves to sleep every night, only to wake up the next morning and repeat it all again. You are lucky if you see your therapist once during a week, and half of the rest of the staff are 20 year old college students at Dixie State. The vast majority of the staff who aren't college students are members of three extended families. This all leads to a complete and utter lack of accountability or even basic knowledge. One of the nurses was caught SAing multiple of the boys during my stay, and she simply quietly quit, no legal action, not even fired. Why? Because her mother is one of the therapists. There are many stories like this from my stay. Kids are pitted against each other to keep them in line; it truly is the ultimate panopticon. Any "progress" you see is simply the children being beaten into submission (sometimes literally). If you are a parent considering sending your child here, I BEG you not to. Consider intensive outpatient therapy instead, where your children will still be able to communicate with you if they are being abused. At ERA all of your child's communication is monitored and it is made abundantly clear to them that if they say anything negative, visits/calls will be immediately terminated. If you are a parent of a child currently attending ERA-- I'm sure you've been told all kinds of things about how your child will manipulate you to go home. Maybe you went to seminar 1 and they sold you hard enough to keep your kid there until they finish the program. I beg you to put deep thought into this. I know you sent your kid away because you love them, but I can promise you this is not the way to help them. I won't be surprised if they respond with some PR ad-hominem comment on this. I hope anyone reading this will take the time to genuinely consider what I have said. It haunts me every day that there are children still there suffering. I understand that you, as a parent, are doing everything you can for the child you love. Unfortunately, ERA has lied to you and taken advantage of that love. read more

I am a former student who graduated this program, and i would not recommend this program for any struggling child. My previous review was removed so don't trust the ratings, and my experience aligns with Bridgett's earlier review. The staff are untrained and unqualified, with high turnover and frequent abuse of power. One of the first goals of the program is breaking the students will to resist the program and follow the culture, however the lengths staff and the program will go to make students buy into the program are unhealthy, inherently manipulative and mentally traumatizing. For example, one such punishment is restricting diet to plain oatmeal for breakfast lunch and dinners until they comply to rules. They are also forced to strip naked and be subjected to a visual cavity search by an adult staff upon arrival to prevent contraband, and all manner of humiliation rituals are common as learning exercises to make the student receptive and compliant to the ERA program or staff's instructions. These harsh measures leave the child with few options but to fake accepting the program and better behavior to convince parents to let them back home asap. meanwhile they are surrounded by fellow troublemakers who they can learn further tricks from and laws to break once released. Students physically fighting eachother or staff is common, with one of the few trainings staff undergo being how to grab and pin a students arm painfully without leaving bruises as evidence. Before sending your child here speak personally to an adult former student to see if this is your only option for changing their environment and situation, as i promise signing away parental rights to an out of state institution is not the 1st, 3rd, or 10th best place to look unless legally forced here to avoid jail. (facebook or youtube is a good place to start finding a graduate to contact) read more

I want to share my experience with Eagle Ranch Academy because it truly changed my son's life--and our family's. Finding the right treatment program was one of the hardest journeys I've ever been on. Before ERA, my son had been to two other facilities, and neither was the right fit. With each disappointment, I found myself losing hope. Then, after countless hours of searching, I found Eagle Ranch Academy. As a parent, there is nothing more heartbreaking than leaving your child with complete strangers, knowing you're doing it because it's the only way to save their life. It's a decision that changes you forever. From our very first conversations, the staff at ERA were compassionate, patient, and reassuring. They walked alongside me through every step leading up to drop-off, and when the day finally came, they reminded me that my son would be in good hands. They were right. It took some time for my son to accept that ERA wasn't just another stop--that this was where he would stay until he was ready to regain control of his life. Looking back now, I can't say enough about the people, the program, and the genuine care they provide. They didn't just help my son survive; they gave him the tools, confidence, and support to build a healthier future. Today, I have my son back. He graduated from the program, and while our journey isn't over, we are in a place I once wasn't sure we'd ever reach. That is a gift I will never be able to repay. If you have a teen who is struggling, I encourage you to learn more about Eagle Ranch Academy. I only wish I had found them sooner, and I wish more families had access to this kind of life-changing treatment. ERA didn't just change my son's life--it changed mine as well. read more

I left here 7 years ago and still occasionally have nightmares of abandonment and wanting to Go home.. this place is truly traumatizing even in my adult life and insane to even think about. My mind has blocked as much of my 18 month experience out as it can, just give your kids attention, that was the stem of all my issues that ended me up there was my parents didn't give me enough attention and I sought it out in dangerous ways. They lied to my dad and admitted me without his permission and told him I was NOT there after I had been there 10 days. My dad did NOT want me there and he was lied to on multiple levels. They're a bunch of greedy liars and really don't care about your kids. The staff just sit around and do nothing but criticize/ taunt your children and eat outside food in front of them and play on their phones. Everyone is encouraged to be a tattle tale it really is a rip others down to make you look better/be a favorite and get out kind of an environment. If you want your kid to resent you and probably get restrained and get their wrists broken then definitely send them here. This place is a shithole I'm surprised it's still open. Once a staff member I believe TJ was his name, was giving me 'group feedback' and started talking shit about my mom? Saying she was a bad parent ect and it obviously upset me, it was my 1st month there, I got upset and threw his phone at the wall and then I was restrained on the floor for 4 hours. They taunt and taunt and kids are expected to just take everything. This place teaches you, to not stand up for yourself and rip others down. We had cockroaches as pets in our soap boxes and would smuggle food in for them. At least they loved us back. read more

I was a sent to Eagle Ranch last year and spent 6 months here. Do not believe the bullshit you see online they are full of it. After i left i was looking at the recent ¨graduates¨ and the people i saw in the pictures weren't even at the facility when they apparently finished the program. I can almost guarantee your child will come out more rebellious than he or she went in because of how much BS they will be forced to deal with. Some kid decided to literally shit on the walls so they made me and 8 other kids sit in a room on the floor staring at each other and they wouldn't even let me use the bathroom. You arent aloud to use the bathroom on your own schedule here. Imagine having to take a piss on someone else's times. Once your child is there they are literally forced to keep their mouth shut about all the bad that goes one so that the parent will believe the staff instead and keep you there as long as possible. And if you don't keep your mouth shut they will take things like shoes, food portions, and sleeping in a bed privileges. One time my pod was put on strict and they took our privilege of speaking. WE WERE NOT ALOUD TO OPEN OUR MOUTHS. You spend most of your time filling out paperwork with those packets you hear about. And sometimes you don't even get your therapy session for the week. And the daily staff including the higher ups take out there personal issues on the students. It is a seriously fucked up place. I was asked one time how i was doing as a whole and it was only because my mother was trying to take me back home. Do what you want with this information but this is first hand experience. read more

We cannot speak highly enough of Eagle Ranch Academy. A few years ago, we made the difficult decision to send our son there, and it has been a life-changing experience for him and for our family. From the moment we arrived, we knew we were in the right place. The values that Eagle Ranch instills--such as responsibility, respect, and personal growth--have had a profound impact on our son. We've watched him transform into a young adult with more self-awareness and maturity than we could have ever hoped for. What truly sets Eagle Ranch apart is the dedication and care of the staff. Each counselor, therapist, and mentor genuinely cares about the well-being of the students. They went above and beyond to help our son face his challenges, while also providing us with the support we needed as parents. We were kept involved and informed throughout the entire process, and their guidance helped us navigate the difficulties we faced as a family. We felt like partners in our son's journey, not just bystanders. Since returning home, our son has made incredible strides. His relationships with us, his friends, and his school have all improved, and we attribute much of that to the strong foundation that Eagle Ranch helped him build. We are forever grateful for the work they do and wholeheartedly recommend Eagle Ranch Academy to any family in need of help. They are truly making a difference in young lives. read more

Eagle Ranch turned our child from impossible to manage and a physical threat to others in the house into receptive and self-improving. Where we once wondered how long she might stay out of jail we now ponder trades .vs. college, with her already attending one of these while working, attending a church of her choice, and finishing her high school education. Eagle Ranch did not make all of this progress, but they turned the core steps that enabled it. She is proud to be an example that things really do change. Eagle Ranch cannot help everybody - no place can - but they absolutely helped us! read more

Eagle Ranch has one of the best programs for Troubled Youth Schools. My good friend had a daughter that needed a lot of help. She was addicted to your Cell phone and started getting into trouble with drugs. Over time my friend had enough and couldn't handle her. She looked at a lot of different programs and decided Eagle ranch academy would be the best fit. She liked the 3 core values. It turned out to be a great decision. She highly recommends them to any parent who has a struggling Teenager and is looking for help. It's not an easy decision, but a necessary one. Good luck read more

My son is currently at Eagle Ranch Academy, the growth we have seen in 3 1/2 months is incredible. The decision to send him here was one of the hardest of our lives but we know we made the right decision. After our visit this past weekend he expressed how hard the program was but it was but assured us that he likes and trusts his Therapist-and is confident that he is getting the help he needs for a bright future. read more

Sent a child here. Not only saved my child, saved my family. I've seen couple negative reviews, and honestly don't believe they had a child in this program. They are who they say they are, and they do what they say they will. I have my son back because of the help they provided. I am forever grateful for Eagle Ranch Academy. From the owners, to the therapists, and to the staff. Thank you!! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Eagle Ranch Academy their program is one of the top out there and the owners really do care about the kids. I would visit the facility if you were thinking of putting your kid in a program. Lots of staff and therapist. read more

This facility offered great treatment to one of my close family members. I really want to thank everyone there that was compassionate towards their background. I rated it 4/5 due to how far it is away from our families home. Other than that 5/5! read more

I am so grateful for ERA helping my son. The staff are great and program is designed to help the kids learn and develop skills. They also have amazing support for parents. read more

We sent our son to Eagle Ranch Academy when he was really struggling. The structure, support, and hard work changed his life--and ours--for the better. read more

Eagle Ranch Academy gave our teen the structure and support they needed. Caring staff and real growth made a lasting impact on our family.

Highly recommend Eagle Ranch. Compassionate team and great communicators. They want nothing but the best for everyone who comes here.

This placed saved my brother's life. Don't hesitate to get your family member the help they need. I couldn't recommend them enough.