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Review of Sunrise RTC

My 13 yr old has been there for almost 6 months an...

My 13 yr old has been there for almost 6 months and I am amazed at the progress she has made. It was very scary sending your child across the country but we were no longer able to keep her safe at home. She was cutting daily and expressed suicidal thoughts. 2 inpatient programs and 3 outpatient programs and extensive therapy had not helped. She was angry with us at first and every letter and phone call she begged us to pull her. After a short period of time her letters got more positive and she seemed resigned to her fate. It wasn't long and she was calling the girls and staff her family!! Sunrise is very open, we have weekly Skype therapy sessions with our daughter and her WONDERFUL therapist. We can visit any time! We've been to two Family Weekends where we've met other parents going through the same thing we are, and attended very intensive counseling sessions. Sunrise is all about healing and helping kids be able to get back into society with a plan on how to deal with their issues (many different issues there - self harm, sobriety, sexual abuse, eating disorders, etc). My daughter seems like a new person. She has had one home visit and will have two more (the last one her therapist will come with her) to help with her transition home. Sunrise is based on a level system where each time you are "promoted" you receive more privileges and responsibilities. It is a very controlled environment with a strict routine/schedule. The girls also attend an accredited school so no time is lost. The location in southwestern UT (about 2 hours from Las Vegas) is almost spiritual in it's beauty! I can't say enough about Sunrise! We are fighting with our insurance to have them pay for it, but even if they don't, it is well worth the money to have a happier healthier child! Thank you Sunrise for all you are doing for our whole family!