Tina* was being abused by her husband for years. She trained her mind to find ways to avoid making him upset in the hope that it would protect her and…
Tag: Stabilization
“Learning at a Distance”
Education has taken a challenging turn during the COVID-19 pandemic. For after school programs like Reaching Higher, directing resources and students have taken a whole new form of creativity. Program…
Fighting for a Better Life
Angel and his family moved 2,000 miles away, from Honduras to the United States, to escape the violent cultural unrest and find a better life. For the past 5 years,…
Learning to Trust
When Luis* and his family moved from Mexico to the United States, he had a difficult time transitioning. Luis struggled with change, especially in a new environment…
Someone to Lean On
After finally being adopted, Keona and her sister Alyssa thought they could enjoy a forever home. Two years ago, their world was turned upside down by their adopted mom’s passing…
Courage of Living
Raven felt alone as she struggled with depression and anxiety, causing her to resort to cutting herself and substance abuse. At 17 years old, Raven struggled with self-esteem and…
Fighting Fate
What if you could change your fate? Rather than following the wrong direction, you were given a chance to change for the better. For Noah, he was on a…
Recipe for Success
Life has many challenges, but eating shouldn’t be one of them. Some students said there was a time when they didn’t know what their next meal would be, or…
Lost Love Rap
“Lost Love” Written and Performed by Timothy and Tyler Timothy’s Verse: I’ve been walking through the dark I promise I don’t know where to go, When I lost my…
“I see progress every time I see my son”
The first Family Treatment Weekend in the Dart Family Treatment and Education Center was a success! We had a record number of families visit the weekend of July 20-22. Parents…