Jack T.

While our daughter has only been at DRA for 4.5 months, my wife and I can see a dramatic improvement, and can't wait to see how she'll progress over the next 6+ months. Before coming to DRA, she was in and out of juvenile detention, failing high school, involved with the wrong crowd, self esteem was low and her passion for sports had disappeared. After years of counseling, in-school and out-of school help, we felt we were out of options until discovering DRA. Our latest visit was this past weekend, and what a blessed weekend. Our daughter's passion for life is back. She is consistently getting A's and B's in school; she is succeeding in her favorite sport of soccer, and even now is talking about college. This is the same young lady who just 5 short months ago didn't care if she graduated from high school. While her and our journey has just begun, it is looking incredibly bright thanks to the DRA program. They have not only given us hope, but also provided a clear vision of the future our daughter can have. DRA's program addresses the overall health of the student from therapeutics to academics to athletics to faith. Simultaneously, DRA provides family counseling to help the family heal, and prepare for the road ahead once the student comes home. Helping students realize their potentials, and healing families is DRA's mission. A mission that we are eternally grateful for, and thankful for the help we are all receiving. My hope is that DRA's program can be duplicated and grow beyond Utah to provide the means to help many more families having similar challenges. If you have a troubled teen, and feel you are alone in what you and your family are facing, don't hesitate to reach out to DRA for assistance. You'll learn that your family situation is not unique, and DRA is very well equipped to help. Yes, it's a painful decision to make, but a decision for the well-being of your child and a means to give them a bright future. We are so thankful for what DRA has been able to do for our daughter and our family over these past few months, and look forward to progressing toward her graduation.