Ruth’s Haven Teen Girl’s Center

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RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE FROM ADDICTION, LIFE-CONTROLLING ISSUES, OR TRAUMA

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TAKE A STEP TOWARDS A NEW FUTURE. WE ARE HERE TO HELP.

The staff at the Ruth’s Haven Girl’s Center are committed to helping girls, ages 12-17, find a safe haven, love, freedom, and purpose.

For the family of at-risk girls grappling with life-controlling problems, we understand this is a very difficult time and decision. You are not alone.

The program includes residential care, an accredited education, counseling, animal therapy, life and social skills, recreational activities, and employment preparation. Students receive mentorship and instruction that provide life recovery tools to maintain a healthy, productive lifestyle. Our program allows time to focus on healing without the negative stressors that prompted the life-controlling struggles and to gain practical skills for a meaningful, addictive-free life. The length of the program, 12-18 months, is key for successful recovery. Also, family reunification and learning to maintain positive relationships is an integral aspect of the program.

Our desire is to journey with you and help facilitate true, lasting change.

Phone
888-339-3193

Email
info@teenchallenge.net

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    Program Director


    Vanessa Mendoza, the Girl’s Center Program Director, is a Teen Challenge graduate. As a child, she struggled with self-worth. During her time at Teen Challenge, she learned how to love herself. Because of this, Vanessa places importance on helping girls at the Ruth’s Haven Teen Girl’s Center learn to love themselves.

    Vanessa is devoted to teaching girls about Jesus and them form healthy relationships with their families.

  • Campus/Meal Info


    The property is set on 30 beautiful acres of ranchland. With plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors, the campus offers a peaceful and refreshing environment. Located in a rural area of Nevada, girls are given a safe, stable, and welcoming place which enables them to focus on healing and learning. Rooms are designed to give up to four girls per room her own space, with a shared bathroom for each room.

    Animal therapy is also a notable part of our program. Several animals on the property, such as goats and chickens, not only offer therapy but also a way for the girls to gain qualities and skills such as teamwork, compassion, and work ethics. These are characteristics that are necessary for a productive and meaningful life.

    Great care is taken to make sure meals are well-balanced. Nutrition is an important part of the comprehensive care provided since it is vital for healing and recovery. Students also have the opportunity to help with meal preparation under the supervision of staff and/or interns.

    Each staff member is background checked, medically screened, and CPR and First Aid certified.

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    Activities


    Daily and frequent activities are incorporated into life at Ruth’s Haven because physical exercise, projects, and outings are of great importance to the well-being of each girl - not only physically but also emotionally, mentally, socially, and spiritually. These activities are essential to the healing and recovery process. In addition, the girls have the opportunity to volunteer at local churches and community events which provides an enriching experience. Below are some examples of the exercise, projects, or adventures in the program:

    Daily PE
    Hikes
    Visit the nearby hot springs
    Jewelry making
    Crafts
    Baking