Solstice West

Lawsuits

• Rowenna Clark v. Solstice RTC, LLC dba Solstice Residential Treatment Center Filed | Second Judicial District Court, Davis County, Farmington Department, State of Utah

  Rowenna Clark sued Solstice RTC, LLC, which runs Solstice Residential Treatment Center in Layton, Utah, in Utah state court in Davis County; the complaint is signed January 27, 2017. She alleges that in late August 2014, shortly after she turned 18 at Solstice, she became acutely ill for several days and staff refused her repeated requests to go to the hospital, dismissed her low blood pressure as an equipment error, and relied on a nurse who was mostly off site. She alleges she was finally taken to Davis Hospital with septic shock and kidney failure, was placed on life support in an induced coma for about eleven days, and has lasting health problems. The complaint states a DOPL prelitigation panel issued its certificate of compliance on December 2, 2016. The document shows only the complaint; no case number is filled in.

Every case in the lawsuit directory

Incidents on record

1. October 1, 2010 Lawsuit

   An unlawful detainer complaint was filed against Solstice on October 1, 2010 by Outwest of Layton, LLC on behalf of Dan Phelps.source

2. August 2014 Injury

   The 2017 lawsuit alleges that in August 2014 a resident became acutely ill for three days, was refused hospital transport, and was diagnosed with severe sepsis and septic shock with a 10-20% chance of survival.source

3. 2017 Lawsuit

   HEAL posted a PDF of a lawsuit against Solstice dated 2014 (2017).source

4. January 27, 2017 Lawsuit

   A former resident sued Solstice on January 27, 2017 for negligent injury and negligence, alleging staff delayed hospital care in August 2014 while she developed severe sepsis and septic shock.source

5. 2021 Lawsuit

   HEAL linked a 2021 news article about a current lawsuit against Solstice.source

6. February 3, 2021 Runaway

   Two girls aged 14 and 15 ran away from Solstice RTC on February 3, 2021 and were found safe February 7.source

7. August 4, 2022 Runaway

   A 16-year-old resident ran away on August 4, 2022; her family said she had been trafficked before placement; she was found safe in Salt Lake City on August 9.source

8. Abuse

   Many survivors report being forced to have medical procedures such as pap smears on admission.source

9. Abuse

   Survivors report violent and excessive physical restraints, isolation, attack therapy, discrimination, physical, emotional and sexual abuse and severe medical neglect at Solstice RTC.source

10. Abuse

    Survivors report violent restraints, solitary confinement, attack therapy, discrimination, and physical, emotional and sexual abuse at Solstice RTC.source

11. Incident

    Survivors report that founder Dan Stuart was forced to resign after a staff member alleged sexual harassment; the allegations are unconfirmed.source

News coverage

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  EOSIS Jun 23, 2026 Corporate

  EOSIS Expands National Footprint Through Acquisition of Five Utah Behavioral Health Programs

  EOSIS announced the acquisition of five Utah-based behavioral health programs from Family Help & Wellness. The programs will operate under the EOSIS Utah brand while retaining their individual names, and the company indicated plans to maintain continuity of care and invest in program quality.

Staff

Administration

• Charlie Falatea

  Executive Director (2021-2023, r/troubledteens wiki)source

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • West Ridge Academy Program Director and Strategic Business Developer, 2015
  • Pine Ridge Academy Residential, 2020
  • Copper Hills Youth Center Mental health associate, before 2020
  • Benchmark Hospital Mentor, before 2020
  • Cedar Valley Ranch Supervisor, before 2020
  • Magnolia Mill School Executive Director, 2022
  • Youth Care of Utah Residential Staff

• Daniel Stuart

  Therapist and Executive Director (2008-2016, r/troubledteens wiki)source

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Island View RTC Director of Therapy Services, Clinical Director, before 2008

• Donovan Tagaloa

  Program Director (2023, r/troubledteens wiki)source

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • West Ridge Academy Staff, before 2023
  • Journey Home Residential Director

• Ian D. Feinauer

  Executive Director and Therapist (2007, r/troubledteens wiki)source

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Second Nature Wilderness Program Therapist, 2002
  • Samaya Executive/Admissions Director, 2007
  • Willow Creek School Therapist, 2007
  • Crossroads Academy RTC Therapist, 2009-2015

• Parker Keoni Anderson

  Executive Director (2008-2025, r/troubledteens wiki)source

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Island View RTC CD Counsellor, CD Counselor, before 2008

• Keoni Anderson

  Residential Director and Addictions Counselor, Counselor, Human Resources/Founder, Founder (2009-2022)source

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Island View RTC Counselor, before 2021

• Rod Russell

  Program Directorsource

Notable staff

• Jane Peterson

  Executive Directorsource

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Behavioral Health Director, before 2025

• Herbert Kendall

  Program Directorsource

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • the Center for Excellence in Heron

• Kyle Gillett

  Foundersource

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Telos RTC Assistant Clinical Director, Research Director, Primary Therapist, Therapist, Assistant Clinical Director, Therapist and Assistant Clinical Director, Therapist, Assistant Clinical Director, 2005
  • Magnolia Mill School Executive Director, Founder/Executive Director, Founder, 2012-2025
  • the Executive Director of the program
  • Equinox RTC Former Executive Director and a Founding Partner

• Kami Black

  Former Previous Executive Directorsource

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Lifeline for Youth Therapist, 1998-2009
  • ROOTS Transition Founder, Executive Director, 2020-2022

• Jamie Palmer

  Former Clinical Directorsource

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • the Program Director of Solstice from 2021 until 2023
  • Lifeline for Youth Clinician, Family Clinician, 2005-2008
  • Cottonwood Treatment Center Therapist, 2010-2013
  • ROOTS Transition Executive Clinical Director, 2021-2025

• Jenn McMurry

  Admissions Director (2025, r/troubledteens wiki)source

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Island View RTC Operations Director, 2002
  • CALO Programs Director of Admissions and Professional Relations, 2018

• Stacey Rosenberg

  Former Program Directorsource

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • a Team Lead/Milieu Staff at Solstice
  • Island View RTC Specialist, 2004-2021
  • Second Nature Wilderness Program Staff, before 2021
  • Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness Field instructor, before 2021
  • ROOTS Transition Program Director, 2022-2025

• Brett Jensen

  Financial Director (2009)source

• Amber Norsingle

  Mentor, Summer lead/Mentorsource

• Andrea Jones

  Therapistsource

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • West Ridge Academy Social Worker, 2006
  • Journey Home Clinical Director

• Blake Taylor

  Therapistsource

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Island View RTC Therapist, Clinical Director

• Danielle Andrews

  Staff (2015, r/troubledteens wiki)source

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Brighton Center’s Homeward Bound Shelter Staff, before 2015
  • Four Circles Recovery Center Therapist, Counselor, 2020
  • Magnolia Mill School Therapist, Executive Director, 2022-2025
  • Catherine Freer Wilderness Program Lead Field Guide

• Eliza Hitz

  Therapist (Winter Team), Therapist and Equine Therapy Directorsource

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • ROOTS Transition Parent Clinical Director
  • Island View RTC Therapist

• Emily Miranda

  Clinical Director (2007, r/troubledteens wiki)source

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Aspen Achievement Academy Therapist, 2004
  • Samaya Clinical Director, 2007
  • Vista Treatment Centers Therapist, before 2007
  • Willow Creek School Therapist, 2008
  • Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness Primary Therapist
  • Open Sky Wilderness Therapy Therapist
  • Samaya RTC cofounder/clinical director

• Erik Yost

  Adventure Therapy Director, Adventure Therapy Dir. (2014-2022, r/troubledteens wiki)source

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Second Nature Wilderness Program Senior Field Instructor, Peer Leader, 2001
  • Gateway Academy Team Leader/Outdoor Recreation staff, 2004
  • Monarch School Peer Leader, 2018
  • ROOTS Transition Staff, 2022

• Jeff Lavallee

  Therapistsource

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Island View RTC Therapist, 2012-2021

• Jennifer Selent

  Therapist/Clinical Director, Clinical Directorsource

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Island View RTC Therapist
  • Magnolia Mill School First Clinical Director, Clinical Director
  • Equinox RTC Staff

• Kirk Simon

  Psychiatristsource

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Island View RTC Medical Director
  • Viewpoint Center Psychiatrist
  • Sunrise RTC Psychiatrist

• Kris Archer

  Director of Business Development (2016-2017, r/troubledteens wiki)source

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Alpine Academy Family Teacher, 2010
  • Magnolia Mill School Executive Director of Business Development, 2017
  • Certified Educational, Recreational, and Therapeutic Schools and Programs (CERTS) Marketing and Outreach Director, 2021
  • New Haven RTC Admissions Counselor and Outreach Director, Admissions Counselor/Outreach, 2015
  • Utah Youth Village family teacher
  • CERTS marketing director

• Kristi Ragsdale

  Admissions Director, Admissions (2010-2025, r/troubledteens wiki)source

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Utah Youth Village Family First Specialist, Parenting class instructor
  • Uinta Academy Program Director
  • Eva Carlston Academy Founder and Executive Director, Executive Director
  • Families First Family Specialist

• Lanae Kimber

  Therapist (2014-2022, r/troubledteens wiki)source

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Brighton Center’s Homeward Bound Shelter Staff
  • Magnolia Mill School Staff
  • Uinta Academy Admissions and Outreach Director
  • the Program Director of Uinta Academy

• Melissa Child

  Therapist (Summer Team), Therapistsource

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Island View RTC Therapist, 2021
  • Children and Family Services of Alabama Staff, before 2021
  • La Europa Academy Therapist, 2018-2025

• Rich Michaelson

  Therapistsource

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Island View RTC Therapist, 2005-2021

• Rick Jackson

  Medical Directorsource

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Island View RTC Medical Director
  • Eva Carlston Academy Psychiatrist, Medical Director

• Sue Johansen-Hoffman

  Therapist (2005-2022, r/troubledteens wiki)source

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Uinta Academy Therapist
  • Eva Carlston Academy Clinical Director

• Sydney Haga

  Summer Team Mentor, Team Lead, Team Lead/Milieu Staffsource

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Eva Carlston Academy Therapist

• Trampas "TJ" Rowden

  Therapist (2010, r/troubledteens wiki)source

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Center for Excellence Staff, 2005

• Virginia Scott Prowse

  Marketing Director, Academic Director (2014, r/troubledteens wiki)source

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • ROOTS Transition Academic Director, 2021

• Aaron Ames

  Autumn Lead/Mentorsource

• Alicia Sherman

  Winter Lead/Mentorsource

• Alysa Stuart

  Human Resourcessource

• Aubrey Riddle

  Therapistsource

• Becky Green

  Winter Lead/Mentorsource

• Ben Durant

  Winter Team Mentorsource

• BreeAnn Manning

  Winter Lead/Mentorsource

• Bridgette Hooton

  Nursing Directorsource

• Brinkley Werley

  Former Staffsource

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Magnolia Mill School Therapist/Director of Journey Home

• Brittany Harms

  Autumn Lead/Mentorsource

• Carissa Hill

  English Teachersource

• Chad Walquist

  Science Teachersource

• Delia Leyba

  Summer Lead/Mentorsource

• Diana Weber

  Head Chefsource

• Emily Banner

  House Managersource

• Emily Lane

  Summer Team Asst.source

• Georgia DeFrancia

  Therapistsource

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Magnolia Mill School Assistant Clinical Director and Therapist, Therapist

• Heather Blair

  Residential Mgr./Therapist Internsource

• Heidi King

  Winter Lead/Mentorsource

• Jackie Tuminello

  Winter Lead/Mentor/Recsource

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Second Nature Wilderness Staff

• Jamie Murphy

  Science Teachersource

• Janice Black

  Special Ed Consultantsource

• Jennifer Weese

  Admin. Asst.source

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Island View RTC Operations Director

• Jenny Brower

  Summer Lead/Mentorsource

• Jessalyn Abt

  Summer Lead/Mentorsource

• Jesse Davis

  History Teacher/Rec.source

• John Graves

  History Teachersource

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Lighthouse Christian Academy Staff

• Julia Carper

  Science Teachersource

• Julie Hansen

  Dieticiansource

• Justin Clark

  Winter Lead/Mentorsource

• Kaitlyn Tyrrell

  Winter Team Mentor/Asst Chefsource

• Kellen Puskar

  Math Teachersource

• Kim England

  Autumn Team Mgr.source

• Kim Haweks

  Summer Team Asst.source

• Kimber Parry

  Mentorsource

• Kimberly Beck

  Math Teachersource

• Lacey Buttars

  Summer Lead/Mentorsource

• Laura Webb

  Autumn Team Mgrsource

• Liana Ho

  Winter Lead/Mentorsource

• Lise' Palmer

  History Teachersource

• Liz Jagman

  Autumn Lead/Mentorsource

• Lynn Herre

  Admin. Asst.source

• Matt Keele

  Science Teachersource

• Megan Watson

  Fitness Directorsource

• Melissa Helgesen

  Nursing Directorsource

• Melyssa Parry

  Autumn Lead/Mentorsource

• Michelle Robinson

  Transportation/Officesource

• Mindy Saline

  Admissionssource

• Mindy Stoker

  Math Teachersource

• Nicole Lee

  Winter Lead/Mentorsource

• Noel Koons

  Winter Lead/Mentorsource

• Rachel Nielsen

  Therapistsource

• Rachel Saggboy

  Mentor, Winter Lead/Mentor (promoted to House Mgr.)source

• Ryan Campbell

  Summer Team Mgr.source

• Sable Henman

  Summer Lead/Mentorsource

• Sarah Fletcher

  Autumn Lead/Mentorsource

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Q & A Associates Staff
  • Alldredge Wilderness Journey Staff

• Sarah Songer-Smith

  Admissions Directorsource

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Q & A Associates Staff/Pharmacist

• Sharon Millgate

  Equine Specialistsource

• Shauna Ross

  Autumn Lead/Mentorsource

• Shaylee Stevenson

  Nursesource

• Steve Popes

  Maintenancesource

• TJ Rowden

  Therapist (Autumn Team)source

• Tori Morrison

  Residential Directorsource

• Virginia Collins

  Autumn Lead/Mentorsource

• Wes Selent

  Staffsource

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Equinox RTC Program Director, Founder
  • Magnolia Mill School Program Director
  • Oakley School Director of Student Life
  • the Program Director of Solstice East

• Whitney Koontz

  Summer Lead/Mentorsource

• Guy Andersen

  Academic director

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Island View RTC science teacher

• Malynda Scott

  Counselor

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Unnamed Treatment Center, Syracuse, UT Residential Staff
  • Unnamed program, Layton, UT Substance Abuse Counsellor
  • Three Points Center, LLC Former Therapist
  • Elevations RTC

• Steven Pope

  Elsewhere in the industry

  • Island View RTC team director

Licensing and inspections

Licensed as

Solstice RTC LLC; Solstice West

License category

Residential Treatment

Licensed capacity

44

License expires

01/31/2027

Licensing action

Licensed

Phone on file

8014440794

Licensed address

1904 W Gordon Ave, Layton, UT, 84041

65 inspection reports on file. Search all Utah reports

Connections on the network map

The companies, people and programs our research map ties to this program. Open it on the network map.

Other staff

• Copper Hills Youth Center worked at both
• Island View RTC worked at both
• La Europa Academy worked at both
• West Ridge Academy worked at both
• Youth Care of Utah worked at both

Names

• Samaya RTC Earlier name; Later known as

Ownership

• Solstice East

Wiki entries

• Solstice RTC Layton, UT | 2008-present

Other programs run by Family Help & Wellness

• Discover Seven Stars Syracuse, Utah | Open
• Elevations RTC Syracuse, Utah | Open
• Viewpoint Center Syracuse, Utah | Open

Materials and links

Reference and research

• Anya (Yelp)
• Anna (Yelp)
• ABC News 20/20: Digital Addiction (2017)

1 of these from SCIAD NET.

Other links

• Solstice RTC Website Homepage (archived copy) live site
• advertisement for Solstice RTC (archived copy) live site
• Fernwood Academy (archived copy) live site