Supporting Our Military Families: Discovery Ranch is In-Network with TriWest

Expanding Access to TRICARE Residential Treatment Centers for Military Families

Military life comes with a unique set of challenges, and those challenges can take a toll on the entire family. Frequent relocations, deployments, and the stress of reintegration can disrupt a teen’s emotional stability, academic performance, and sense of identity. For some teens, the pressure builds quietly until it shows up as anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, or withdrawal.

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We Understand the Unique Challenges Military Families Face

At Discovery Ranch, we recognize the strength it takes to serve and the strength it takes to seek help. We are proud to partner with TRICARE to provide military families with greater access to the life-changing care we offer through our TRICARE residential treatment center.

Our commitment to military families goes beyond insurance coverage. We understand the impact that military culture, transitions, and stress can have on teens, and we’re here to help your son reconnect with himself, his family, and pursue a healthier path forward.

As one of the trusted TRICARE residential treatment centers, Discovery Ranch offers expert support, trauma-informed therapy, and academic continuity for military-connected youth.

You don’t have to figure this out alone. We’ll help you understand your TRICARE coverage and answer any questions you have about admissions.

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Transformative Journey: Testimonials from Alumni

Parent Alumni Review

Discovery Ranch prompted a change in our son and our family that probably would never have happened otherwise. I am forever grateful to his amazing family therapist and the other therapists at the ranch. They are so caring and knowledgeable. The ranch environment is second to none, harboring hard work and relationships. I'd encourage anyone that has been in the traditional counseling arena with their child to consider Discovery Ranch. It was a life changer for us and I can not be happier with the decision we made.

Student Review

I'm a successful graduate of the DR program. I can say it was tough, but for the better. I was able to turn my life around, mend my relationship with my parents and siblings, and go on to graduate college with a 4 year degree. I am now working in a successful career in the finance sector and recently bought a house in my early 20s. DR is not easy while you are there, but if your child applies themselves, it can help them straighten their life out. The staff are great and made my time there pleasant and am friends with them after the program.

What Your Teen Will Receive in Residential Treatment at Discovery Ranch

When a teen is struggling with their mental or emotional health, residential treatment can provide the structure, support, and clinical care they need to heal. TRICARE typically covers the essential services involved in residential treatment for adolescents, as long as the care is deemed medically necessary and pre-authorized.

As part of the TRICARE residential treatment center network, Discovery Ranch provides a comprehensive continuum of care tailored to meet the distinct needs of military families and their teens.

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Our comprehensive approach includes:

Clinical Services

  • Comprehensive psychological assessments and individualized treatment planning
  • Individual, group, and family therapy sessions
  • Psychiatric care and medication management
  • 24/7 support from licensed professionals

Academic Support

  • Fully accredited on-campus education
  • Individualized academic plans that meet your teen where they are
  • Coordination with home schools to support credit recovery and future success

Experiential & Therapeutic Activities

  • Equine therapy, adventure therapy, and recreation therapy
  • Life skills development, leadership training, and team-building experiences
  • Emotion regulation and mindfulness practices

Daily Structure & Responsibility

  • Feeding animals and completing daily chores
  • Hands-on learning through animal care and outdoor tasks
  • Practicing accountability, service, and self-discipline

Medical Oversight

  • Routine medical care and nursing support
  • Coordination with outside specialists as needed

Note: TRICARE requires pre-authorization for residential treatment, and coverage may vary based on your specific plan and location. Our admissions team can help you verify benefits and determine eligibility.

Eligibility & How to Get Started

Step 1: Check Your TRICARE Eligibility

We’ll help you understand exactly what’s covered by your TRICARE plan and whether residential treatment at Discovery Ranch is a fit for your family. There’s no cost and no obligation to verify benefits.

Step 2: Connect With Our Admissions Team

If your son is eligible, we’ll guide you through every step of the admissions process. We’ll answer your questions, review medical and clinical history, and work with TRICARE to get the necessary pre-authorizations.

Step 3: Begin the Journey Toward Healing

Once approved, we’ll help your family coordinate travel, pack essentials, and prepare for your son’s transition into care. From the first phone call to discharge planning, we’re with you every step of the way.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why Choose Discovery Ranch

Discovery Ranch is more than a treatment center; it’s a place where struggling teens begin to heal, reconnect, and grow into the people they’re meant to be. For military families navigating the complexities of deployment, reintegration, and frequent transitions, we offer a stable, clinically sophisticated environment designed to meet your teen where they are.

As a leading option among TRICARE residential treatment centers, we bring together structure, compassion, and evidence-based care for long-term healing.

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Evidence-Based, Trauma-Informed Therapy

We specialize in working with teens who are carrying complex emotional burdens, often shaped by trauma, loss, or instability. Our therapists use proven, evidence-based modalities tailored to each student’s needs, including:

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to build coping skills and reduce negative thinking patterns

  • DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) to improve emotional regulation and relationship skills
  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help teens process trauma and anxiety safely

Our approach is relational and deeply individualized, helping teens feel safe, seen, and supported.

Family Involvement at Every Step

We believe healing happens within the family system. That’s why we involve parents every step of the way through:

  • Weekly family therapy (remote or in-person)
  • Parent coaching and support calls
  • Therapeutic family visits and structured on-campus workshops

We partner with you, not just your teen, so your family can heal and grow together.

On-Site Accredited Academics

Frequent moves and emotional distress can disrupt a teen’s academic journey. At Discovery Ranch, your son will receive a fully accredited education on campus, allowing him to continue learning while receiving the treatment he needs. Our certified teachers and academic advisors create personalized plans to help students catch up, recover credits, and rebuild confidence in the classroom.

Experiential & Recreational Therapy

We engage students beyond traditional talk therapy through powerful, hands-on experiences, including:

  • Equine-assisted therapy to build trust, responsibility, and connection
  • Adventure therapy, such as hiking, rock climbing, and ropes courses
  • Recreation and fitness to promote wellness and emotional regulation

These experiences help teens build resilience, self-awareness, and leadership, all vital qualities for military-connected youth.

Experienced, Compassionate Staff

Our multidisciplinary team of licensed therapists, medical professionals, teachers, and mentors is deeply experienced in working with teens from military families. We understand the impact of stress, separation, and identity shifts, and we’re here to offer steady, expert support every step of the way.

A Place of Stability, Structure, and Growth

Discovery Ranch provides a consistent, structured, and emotionally safe environment where teens can break free from negative patterns and rediscover who they are. For military families facing unique stressors, we offer a pathway toward healing that’s grounded in compassion, clinical excellence, and lasting change.

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Hope Restored: Stories of Success from Our Teen Treatment Center

Parent Alumni Review

Discovery Ranch helped us get our family back. They will always have a special place in our hearts! It’s all about the people and they have a lot of good ones!

Parent Alumni Review

Put simply, Discovery Ranch saved my son and saved our family. The staff are fantastic, the atmosphere is warm and open, and the program is exceptional.

The Journey to Healing Our Successful Treatment Outcomes

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At Discovery Ranch, we understand the critical role of specialized care in your son's journey towards overcoming mental health challenges. Our teen treatment program is meticulously crafted to meet the unique needs of each of our students and is delivered by experts accredited by distinguished institutions. Emphasizing the importance of family participation in the recovery process, our center aims to cultivate resilience and personal development in young people, setting a course for triumphant healing.

95% Of Parents

Upon completion, an impressive amount of parents conveyed their satisfaction with the outstanding quality of Discovery Ranch

96% Of Students

As students graduate, an overwhelming majority of students have expressed that their experience at Discovery Ranch has positively impacted not just themselves, but their families as well.

We're Proud to Achieve the Highest Standards of Accreditations and Professional Memberships

Joint Commission Accredited, which ensures programs adhere to the highest quality of clinical and medical practices.

Backed by The Joint Commission which ensures programs adhere to the highest quality of clinical and medical practices.

Designated as a NATSAP Research Program, showing our commitment to well-researched practices in our program.

Designated as a NATSAP Research Program, showing our commitment to well-researched practices in our program.

Full member of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP), which ensures regulation of programs that serve children and adolescents.

Full member of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP), which ensures regulation of programs that serve children and adolescents.

Discovery Ranch is fully licensed in the state of Utah.

Discovery Ranch is fully licensed in the state of Utah.

Discovery Ranch is proud to be Cognia Accredited.

This program is proud to be Cognia Accredited.

Discovery Ranch is a certified Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), allowing us to welcome and support international students.

Discovery Ranch is a certified Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), allowing us to welcome and support international students.

Founding member of Choose Mental Health

Founding member of Choose Mental Health, guiding families with questions about mental health.