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Silverado Ranch’s therapists are doctoral and master’s level clinicians. They have extensive experience working with adolescents in a variety of settings, and are committed to providing high quality services to students and their families. The ranch is a unique owner-operated facility in which therapists have a vested interest in the program and the students.

Clinically, the ranch offers a relationship based, experiential program model in a therapeutic natural setting. Therapy is not reserved for the office; it occurs in all aspects of the program and is an ongoing process. Silverado Boys Ranch is an environment that can interrupt negative behavior patterns, remove unnecessary distractions, and allow healing to occur.

Therapist with Student

We believe boys respond best to therapy when they are actively and physically engaged. As they begin to internalize and achieve balance with the core principles of work, love, and play, they begin to grow emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Every day begins with a team cabin meeting, daily chores, and academics. Individual therapy and family phone therapy is offered once a week, and speciality groups are offered weekly. Fridays are reserved for experiential outings and recreational therapy. All activities are designed to help students overcome personal challenges, enhance problem-solving, improve communication skills, and increase self-esteem.

Ranch staff members are trained in the core principles and are taught to role model healthy living and appropriate communication. The core of our program is the process of building and maintaining genuine relationships; relationships that connect the student with staff, with peers, with family, and with himself. Every day at the ranch allows a student the opportunity to develop new skill sets, new attitudes, and new insights and to break the cycle of self-destructive thoughts, feelings and behaviors.

Residential

Inspiring Scenery

Each student, based on their respective cabin, will be assigned a coach. The cabin coaches will become very familiar to the student during the student’s time at the ranch. The coaches will be actively involved in guiding the student through the daily structure and schedule of the program. Their role is to support the student in their treatment goals and to challenge the student to learn and grow as much as possible during their time at the ranch. The cabin coaches are responsible for a vast range of functions from participating in issues and therapy groups to supervising chores and projects. One of the significant goals of the program is to teach each student the importance of learning necessary daily living skills. These skills will increase self-esteem and personal competency.

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Natalie S.

"The natural beauty and outdoor activities coupled with the fine academics and warm and caring staff made Silverado a natural and healthy choice for our son and for us."

Laurel & Chad B

"In a difficult time of turmoil for our family, SBR provided all of us a sense of comfort and order. They show love and compassion to each boy in their care and that gives us great piece of mind."

Lee D.

"The balance of academics and therapy in a family atmosphere has had a great impact on our son and our family"

Fay & Howard

" We can sleep at night knowing that at every level of care--from the therapists and teachers to the administration and support staff--Silverado provides a safe, nurturing haven for our son. In a short amount of time, our son's performance and attitude toward school, his relationships, and everyday functioning have greatly improved. The standards are high here, and the T.R.U.S.T. level system works!"

WGB

"The Staff at SBR is a very loving and supportive group of people, NOT only to my Son, but also to our whole family."

Randy B.

"The caring and sensitivity of the staff impressed us enormously. It was clear to us that staff had made the effort to engage our Son, and that they Knew him. This made us feel more comfortable knowing our son was living in a warm personal environment."

Julie K.

"The loving nurturing environment at SBR has been helping my son to mature and heal."

Dave S.

"Therapy at Silverado occurs in real-time, with any of the staff at any time. Even more, it occurs as part of a natural, healthy relationship. We're excited to see the progress our son has made in only a few short months in this environment."

Patrick S.

"The Staff at SBR has exceeded our expectations in both their professionalism and knowledge while working with our son."

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