On an existing 4.6-acre “ranch” in Anaheim Hills, children learn and grow through the use of Therapeutic Horse Riding, Expressive Arts and Recreation Therapy, and other specialized programs. More importantly, they learn and grow due to the love and care of a dedicated staff of professionals who work with and support these children.

From the staff to the grounds and facilities, to the activities, the Canyon Acres Children’s Treatment Center is a special place for children to come to heal.

Therapeutic Horse Riding Program
Located at the Children’s Treatment Center, this showcase Day Treatment program exposes children to beautiful, well-groomed horses and the accompanying facilities while they are in placement in one of Canyon Acres programs. For our children, many of whom have severe abuse histories or fear of emotionally connecting with other people, the Therapeutic Horse Riding Program provides an opportunity to begin to form emotional attachments in a less threatening environment – with an animal. Certified staff and qualified volunteers provide an experience unlike any other in this Canyon Acres Therapeutic Horse Riding Program.

To learn more about the Therapeutic Horse Riding Program, call (714) 282-5360 or go to Becoming a Volunteer.

Expressive Arts
Expressive Arts therapies include creative forms of expression, such as art, music, and movement/dance therapy. Children participate in expressive arts at the Children’s Treatment Center in groups and on an individual basis.

Recreation Therapy
Therapeutic recreation is a large component of the treatment programs at the Children’s Treatment Center. Canyon Acres uses a variety of recreation services –play, arts and crafts, drama, sports, community reintegration –to help our children make the most of their lives –mentally, socially, and physically.

Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS)
Canyon Acres TBS program provides intensive time-limited therapeutic behavioral coaching to assist children who are at risk of hospitalization or group home placement or who are preparing to move to a less restrictive environment or a family home. The TBS program provides the child with a one-on-one coach to assist them with specific behavioral issues and help the child and the child’s caregivers to develop the resources to address the issues.