Program Overview

The Birdseye RTC (BRTC) is located in the rural, mountain community of Birdseye, approximately 30 miles south of Provo, Utah. The 55-acre ranch has a beautiful mountainous backdrop and an abundance of clean air, wildlife, and recreational opportunities. The surrounding area consists of land governed by the Division of Wildlife Resources, the Federal Bureau of Land Management, Manti-La Sal National Forest, and the Uinta National Forest. In the ranch setting, young men live outside the mainstream community and yet have access to community resources for medical, dental, and recreational services.

The BRTC is a community-based residential program, providing care and specialized treatment for adolescent males ages 13 through 18 who have inappropriate sexual issues. The program is licensed and monitored by the State of Utah Department of Human Services and is a member of NATSAP (National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs). The program provides direct supervision with a one to four staff-to-youth ratio during the day and a one to six staff-to-youth ratio during sleeping hours. The program is relationship-based offering comprehensive therapy by adopting the philosophy of the "Good Life Model" of acquiring the skills and primary human goods necessary to live a good life.  This is accomplished by focusing on individualized education, promotion of healing, improving self-awareness, increasing personal accountability, developing empathy, exploring values, learning new skills, developing self-regulation strategies, and improving relationships.