When it comes to the nuts and bolts that keep Ascend running smoothly, it’s all about the mentors. They’re there every day with the clients, helping them navigate therapy, meals, and everything in between. Because mentors do a lot of the heavy lifting within our residential treatment centers, they need reliable support from the best.…
Have you ever wondered how we ensure Ascend runs as smoothly as possible? Our operations are a team effort, and every staff member lends a helping hand. While we’ve got mentors with boots on the ground to handle many of the immediate needs of our clients, we also have facility managers and directors that help…
At Ascend, we want you to experience life behind the scenes at our residential treatment facilities to get a better idea of the work we do. We strive to feature a different team member and job description in every post so that you can see a little bit of everything! This month, we’ve chosen to…
Have you already made our previous recipes? Are you a newcomer to the chef’s corner? Whatever your level of cooking experience or confidence, Ascend’s Chef Steve is here to help. If you’ve been craving Chef Steve’s meals since leaving Ascend, now is your chance to get your hands on some of his most delicious recipes.…
With one recipe attempt under your belt, Ascend is excited to get you testing out more of Chef Steve’s amazing recipes. We’re going to have plenty of variety with our recipes, so if you don’t love the protein or veggies in one dish, you can try another. We’ll be making pan-seared chicken breast with several…
Ascend does its best to make our residential treatment facilities feel like a home that’s safe, comforting, and inviting. One of the ways we do that is with the power of food. Our amazing chef, Chef Stephen, has been working in hospitality for over 20 years, crafting delicious recipes that everyone loves. Looking for proof?…
Seamus McKeon is many things — trophy husband, elite dodgeball player, and believer in the power of a magical ceiling tile, but most importantly, he’s someone who’s passionate about helping teens who are struggling to find themselves. With a passion for addressing the needs of young people who require a little more guidance to achieve…
Because our dedication to our work always comes first, Ascend constantly searches for amazing people with a passion for helping others. When it comes to making sure our facilities are running smoothly, Ascend needs the power of a superhero. Since those don’t exist, we’ve got Jaq to take care of business. She’s our Director of…
Ascend really cares about the people we have on our team because they’re behind our clients’ success. One of the people who have a lot of say in who joins the Ascend team is Zack. As the facility manager for our Canyons Trauma House, he takes a lot of responsibility for keeping our day-to-day operations…
At Ascend, we believe that the adolescents who experience our treatment program have a lot of wisdom to share after their time with us is over. In order to ensure they can pass their thoughts on to incoming clients, we created the Legacy Project. Every adolescent who spends time at Ascend is given the opportunity…