Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center

08/25/2025

This isn't just treatment. It's TRANSFORMATION.

When a girl is exploited into the world of trafficking, the days of friend groups, after school sports, and keeping up with the latest gossip are gone. Her days are replaced by pimps, traffic-rings, forced s*x-labor and a combination of drugs and alcohol to chase away the nightmare she has to endure. It is very common for these girls to feel there is no way out. Imagine that: to feel trapped into this life at the young age of thirteen or fourteen.

Often, when a girl is trafficked she is branded with a tattoo or mark that represents an unhealthy loyalty she "owes" the pink or trafficker. This "brand" is aimed at going right to the heart of the young girl's identity and is a very difficult roadblock to healing. It is a daily reminder of the trauma, betrayal and hurt she has had to endure.

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center's treatment teams are always looking for the pathways to a treatment journey that EMPOWER our girls. Because they are survivors!

One of the most beautiful ways our teams have discovered to empower them to take control of their story and their future is through our tattoo removal services. We have partnered with Soul Survivor Ink https://soulsurvivor.ink and additional custom laser removal boutiques to help our girls "Write A New Story," one that doesn't include these brands, marks or claims on their identity.

We Empower these girls to own their story and to have hope for the future! We are so grateful to our teams, our leadership and our Community partners, like Soul Survivor Ink who, are stepping up to be a part of the healing journey for the girls at Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center.

08/22/2025

We’ve got Rodeo on our minds this beautiful Friday! 🤠🤎🧡🐴🐎

Our ladies are in full prep mode as they prepare for Rodeo Tryouts!

Rodeo is just around the corner and we have 52 girls trying out and only 20 spots to fill, so they are working diligently to learn all the events.

We can’t wait to see this wonderful yearly tradition come alive. The ladies will compete in barrel racing, pole bending, steer roping, goat tying & trail obstacle courses 🤠🐴🤎

This is our most beloved and well attended event and the ladies are so excited to show off their skills!

08/14/2025

“I would be dead or in prison if by the time I was 18 if I hadn’t gone to Mingus…”

This impactful testimonial is at the very heart of what we do at MMYTC. 🤎

What we do goes beyond just treatment for substance abuse or behavioral issues; we create a safe environment that allows at risk girls to meet themselves for the first time and to understand their worth.

Our trauma informed staff are skilled at showing deep patience and compassion while encouraging our clients to choose themselves and to get healthy and focused so that their future is something beautiful.

These ladies share their experiences of transformation and growth at Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center.

Hear their stories of treatment, recovery, discovery and healing.

We are honored to be a part of their journey and we will continue to faithfully serve each young lady at Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center with the very best in evidence based, trauma informed care.

08/07/2025

What happens at our facility isn’t magic. It’s the result of intentional, trauma-informed strategies that any school can adopt. We never separate academics from a student’s emotional, medical or behavioral needs. Every student has a personalized plan that balances credit recovery and academics with therapy, social-emotional learning, and, most importantly, human connection. Trust is the foundation for learning, especially for students who’ve been let down so many times before.

08/06/2025

We invite you to read this inspiring, insightful and thought-provoking Op-Ed Piece by Rick Wolf, Special Education Director of Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center. He invites us to "Think Again" when it comes to the clients and students at MMYTC. Click the link for the full article!

Op-Ed: Some People Think These Students Will Never Succeed. Think Again.
https://www.allaboutarizonanews.com/op-ed-some-people-think-these-students-will-never-succeed-think-again/

07/30/2025

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center stands in solidarity today with all Survivors as we observe the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.Our staff is honored to be a part of the healing work that happens to help Survivors reclaim their voice, their identity, and their story.

07/17/2025

Trauma-informed care isn’t just a model—it’s a lifeline. Learn about the real-life experiences and triumphs shared by Mingus Mountain’s dedicated staff member Allison Vallejo. Every girl deserves safety and healing.

S*x trafficking victims in Arizona are getting younger, and a third were sold by family. As devastating as that is, there are reasons for hope.

07/14/2025

Teens in Arizona overcoming trauma inspire us every day at Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center. Join the conversation about building brighter futures—read staff member Allison Vallejo’s firsthand experience as she sees hope and healing in the work done at Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center.

S*x trafficking victims in Arizona are getting younger, and a third were sold by family. As devastating as that is, there are reasons for hope.

07/09/2025

From fear to hope—this is the journey at Mingus Mountain. Allison Vallejo’s article shines light on the strength of young survivors and the sanctuary they find here. Every story matters and we are proud to see so many lives changed for the better at MMYTC.

S*x trafficking victims in Arizona are getting younger, and a third were sold by family. As devastating as that is, there are reasons for hope.

07/07/2025

Check out our latest article post

How the Sanctuary Model Transforms Adolescent Behavioral Health Through Trauma-Informed Language and Tools.

We dive into The Sanctuary Model and how it has transformed and continues to inform the way we communicate with our clients and with one another!
http://bit.ly/3Tkgggs

07/05/2025

07/04/2025

Happy 4th Everyone! We are having a beautiful day at MMYTC!