Sundown M Ranch

09/08/2025

It’s Recovery Month! Every September since 1989, we’ve come together to recognize the incredible strength, resilience, and progress of those on the journey of recovery from substance use disorders. This year’s theme, “Recovery is REAL (Restoring Every Aspect of Life),” is a powerful reminder that with the right support, resources, and treatment, recovery isn’t just possible — it’s happening every day. Let’s spread hope, break the stigma, and celebrate the reality of recovery!

09/03/2025

During , focus on your well-being. Sleep 🛏️, healthy eating 🍅, exercise 🏃‍➡️and connections 💞 are vital. For more tips: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope

08/25/2025

Counselor Camp 2025 Registration will be closing September 5th.

Counselor Camp is an inspiring weekend of seminars and activities designed for professionals working with adolescents or young adults within the broad scope of behavioral health, education, prevention and more.

Register Now to be part of this great experience.

Alicia Egan, The Director of Programs at Sundown M Ranch, is an engaging and knowledgeable presenter. She will be leading an interactive session of Ethics Friday at the preconference. Starting at 1:00pm

We are beyond excited to welcome Laura Smith as our Friday Night Keynote presenter. Laura is a dynamic executive leader with over 20 years of experience in organizational health, development and strategic growth. She will be helping us kick off the conference with a presentation on Reconnecting with Your Why: Practical strategies for reducing burnout.

Other workshop Topics include- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Youth (Dave Boblitt), Crisis Prevention (Isaac McGahan), Harm Reduction Integration, Trauma and the Central Nervous System, as well as workshops on the use of Adventure Education and tabletop role play games in care, just to name a few.

Finally, Camp includes opportunities to enjoy nature hikes, yoga, attend recovery meetings, visits with a Massage Therapist, arts & crafts as well as a Saturday night campfire with s’mores! The beautiful camp setting and relaxed camaraderie provides a wonderful opportunity for rest, renewal and healing for those doing this important work.

General registration is just $150.00, Preconference an extra $30.00
Please pass along to your friends and colleagues! 🌲🌲🌲

Up 17 CEUs available for MH & SUDPs.

Scan the QR code below or follow the link for more details and registration.
https://empoweryouthnetwork.org/counselor-camp-2025/

07/31/2025

Counselor Camp 2025 is fast approaching, so please be sure to get your registration in.

Alicia Egan, The Director of Programs at Sundown M Ranch, is an engaging and knowledgeable presenter. She will be leading an interactive session of Ethics Friday at the preconference. Starting at 1:00pm

We are beyond excited to welcome Laura Smith as our Friday Night Keynote presenter. Laura is a dynamic executive leader with over 20 years of experience in organizational health, development and strategic growth. She will be helping us kick off the conference with a presentation on Reconnecting with Your Why: Practical strategies for reducing burnout.

Other workshop Topics include- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Youth (Dave Boblitt), Crisis Prevention (Isaac McGahan), Harm Reduction Integration, Trauma and the Central Nervous System, as well as workshops on the use of Adventure Education and tabletop role play games in care, just to name a few.

Finally, Camp includes opportunities to enjoy nature hikes, yoga, attend recovery meetings, visits with a Massage Therapist, arts & crafts as well as a Saturday night campfire with s’mores! The beautiful camp setting and relaxed camaraderie provides a wonderful opportunity for rest, renewal and healing for those doing this important work.

General registration is just $150.00, Preconference an extra $30.00
Please pass along to your friends and colleagues! 🌲🌲🌲

Up 17 CEUs available for MH & SUDPs.

Scan the QR code below or follow the link for more details and registration.
https://empoweryouthnetwork.org/counselor-camp-2025/

06/23/2025

Registration Open: Camp Dates Sept 19-21st 2025
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/counselor-camp-2025-tickets-1415477765099?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/17/2025

Happy St Patrick's Day.

03/11/2025

First Youth Hike of the season and it was a good one. Ancient Lakes trail is a mostly flat and relatively short, warm-up for the season. The youth greatly appreciated the opportunity to get outdoors and spend some time in nature. It's so amazing to see them realize there's fun in recovery.

• General fee: A Discover Pass is required to park at this trailhead. For more information, please visit https://www.discoverpass.wa.gov/ Keep in mind that the road leading to the trailhead will close seasonally due to snow. This trail follows scenic basalt cliffs with waterfalls and lakes along t...

01/02/2025

12/19/2024

At Sundown M Ranch, we’ve long celebrated our adult patients’ incredible journey to recovery with the ringing of our iconic bell—a symbol of perseverance, hope, and new beginnings. Today, we are thrilled to share the newest addition to our campus: a beautiful youth bell, crafted with care by our hardworking maintenance team.

This bell will stand as a beacon of strength and achievement for our youth patients as they celebrate their own milestones and successes in treatment. Our dedicated staff gathered today to honor this meaningful addition, which we hope will inspire countless young lives.

Thank you to our incredible maintenance team for bringing this vision to life and to our staff for continuing to create an environment of hope and healing for everyone we serve. Here’s to the sound of transformation and brighter futures!

09/02/2024

🎉 Happy Labor Day from Sundown M Ranch! 🎉

08/31/2024

Enjoy onsite massage therapy, art and crafts, games and so much more at Cispus Learning Center during Counselor Camp next month🔥🎨🌲 Did you know you also can receive 13 CEUs for your general conference attendance plus 4 Ethics CEUs for participation in the preconference? Learn more and register at -https://www.eventbrite.com/e/counselor-camp-2024-tickets-882287584917?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/31/2024

Photos from the 8/30/24 Sunrise Rim Youth Hike on Mt Rainier.