Cedar Valley Ranch

Trauma-Focused, Theraputic Ranch

Situated on 40 picturesque country acres, Cedar Valley RTC is a working ranch that includes farm animals, a large pond, a full basketball court, and more.

At Cedar you’ll find a nurturing and trauma-focused environment, holistic/developmental approach, highly structured academic programming, psychiatric and medication management, and high recreation emphasis.

Meet the Cedar Valley Leadership Team

Nathan Giles

Home Supervisor

Nathan is a dedicated professional with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Brigham Young University. He began working at YHA in 2022 as a line staff and has grown a passion for YHA's purpose. Nathan loves working at YHA because of its commitment to provide a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for every client. Possessing an unwavering passion for mental health, he finds purpose in cultivating enduring connections. His appreciation for nature and the outdoors not only underscores his love for outdoor experiences with YHA clients, but also shapes his commitment to a holistic lifestyle. At Cedar Valley Ranch, Nathan commits to exceptional care and the nurturing of a connected and compassionate community.

  • Brittney Grant

    Therapist

  • Breann Jones

    Leadership Coordinator

  • Maple Crevey

    Leadership Coordinator

  • Bri Duke

    Education Coordinator

About Cedar Valley RTC

Who We Serve

Cedar Valley Ranch is a cognitive behavioral, offense-specific residential treatment home that serves male adolescent youths 16-18 years of age who present as moderate risk as assessed by nationally-recognized risk-assessment tools.

How We Serve

  • NOJOS Certified Therapists

  • Ropes Course

  • Sex-Specific Treatment

  • High Recreation Emphasis

  • Holistic/Developmental Approach

  • Sex-Specific Treatment for DDMR, Asperger’s, and Autistic Disorder

Advanced-Level Programming

Youth admitted to Cedar RTC have significant abusive-behavior patterns that require long-term treatment intervention. The length of stay is twelve to eighteen months, with six to twelve months of follow-up aftercare services. Due to our experience and advanced level of programming, Cedar RTC is generally able to graduate a youth from the program in twelve months.