Canyons House is Ascend Healthcare’s trauma-specific residential treatment facility, designed to meet the unique needs of adolescent girls aged 12-17 who have experienced or been exposed to traumatic events. Our program specializes in treating active symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression, and substance use, using a trauma-informed approach to address maladaptive coping strategies and promote healing. Canyons is uniquely located on a small animal farm, providing clients the opportunity to form meaningful connections with the animals they care for daily.
Girls Trauma at
Canyons House
Girls Trauma at
Canyons House
Girls Trauma at
Canyons House
Girls Trauma at
Canyons House
Girls Trauma at
Canyons House
Girls Trauma at
Canyons House
Girls Trauma at
Canyons House
Specialized Residential
Approach for Girls
Location:
Santa Clarita, CA
Residential Treatment
Who We Treat:
Girls age 12-17
Conditions Treated:
Length of Stay:
Minimum 45 days,
Up to 120 days
A Nurturing Farm Environment That Promotes Healing
At Canyons House, we prioritize creating a safe and nurturing environment that promotes emotional healing and personal growth. Clients engage in therapeutic activities designed to enhance self-awareness, self-compassion, and healthy identity development. Daily interactions with animals on campus, including farm chores and caretaking of horses, goats, sheep, chickens, and a pig, further support their therapeutic journey.
What Makes Canyons House Unique?
- Located on a small animal farm with daily animal interactions
- Trauma-informed approach addressing maladaptive coping strategies
- Farm chores and caretaking of horses, goats, sheep, chickens, and a pig
- Gender-specific programming designed for adolescent girls
- Comprehensive assessment addressing both medical and psychological needs
Facility Amenities
Designed for
Trauma Recovery
This girls trauma treatment facility offers the following amenities:
Dedicated onsite staff providing 24/7 trauma-informed care and supervision
Small animal farm with horses, goats, sheep, chickens, and a pig
Private chef offering personalized nutrition and regular meals
Outdoor recreation and therapeutic spaces
Creative arts studios for expressive therapy
Classroom with academic support resources
Comfortable residential living spaces designed for healing
Evidence-Based Residential Treatment
for Lasting Recovery
The multidisciplinary team at Canyons House develops individualized treatment plans incorporating both traditional and holistic therapies to ensure comprehensive trauma recovery.
Our Expert Team Includes: Licensed therapists, addiction specialists, psychiatrists, and clinical staff
- Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners
- Primary therapists specializing in trauma treatment
- Substance use counselors
- Registered dieticians
- Doctorate and master’s level clinicians
Daily Individual & Group Therapy: Addressing trauma symptoms and co-occurring mental health concerns
Holistic Wellness Practices: Yoga, restorative drumming, martial arts, and animal-assisted therapy
Therapeutic Approaches Used at
Canyons House
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Evidence-based treatment specifically designed for trauma recovery
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Building emotional regulation skills and distress tolerance
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Developing psychological flexibility and values-based living
Trauma Resilience Model (TRM)
Specialized approach for trauma healing and resilience building
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Therapeutic interactions with farm animals to reduce stress and enhance communication
Expressive Arts Therapy
Photography, painting, clay work, videography, music, and digital arts for trauma processing
Family Voices
The Heart of Our Success
“Canyons helped my daughter rediscover her joy and purpose. ”
Family Involvement &
Aftercare Planning
Family involvement is a cornerstone of the Canyons program, ensuring families are active participants in their child’s recovery journey.
- Minimum of five hours of clinical programming for parents each week
- Twice-weekly family therapy sessions
- Multi-Family Skills Group for peer support
- Parent Skills Group and Parenting with DBT sessions
- Comprehensive aftercare planning for continued healing
Resources
At Canyons House, we believe that education is a powerful part of the recovery journey. Explore our resources to better understand the conditions we treat and how our approach fosters lasting healing.