Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center, located in Prescott Valley, Arizona, is a Joint Commission-accredited residential behavioral health treatment center exclusively for adolescent girls. The center specializes in providing a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for girls ages 12-17 who have experienced complex trauma, co-occurring mental health disorders, substance use issues, or behavioral challenges. Through individualized treatment plans, expert clinical care, and a trauma-informed approach, Mingus Mountain supports each client in achieving long-term emotional and behavioral stability.

The facility integrates evidence-based therapies such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) to address trauma, mood disorders, impulse control challenges, and substance use disorders. Programs like the Sanctuary Model and specialized interventions such as Ukeru, The Seven Challenges, My Life My Choice, and Ending the Game provide comprehensive trauma-responsive care. Equine therapy and therapeutic group homes further enhance skill-building, socialization, and independence, while family therapy encourages successful reunification and ongoing support. Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center’s holistic approach empowers adolescents to develop coping strategies, emotional regulation, and the life skills needed for lasting recovery and personal growth.