Facility profile Utah
WayPoint Academy
Also known as Green Valley Academy
WayPoint Academy is a residential treatment center in Huntsville, Utah. It has operated since 2013.
About WayPoint Academy
It was run by Ascent Company.source
Its address was 9091 E 100 S, Huntsville, UT 84317.source Stays lasted 10-12 months.source It uses a level system.source It had a young adult (18+) program at 1528 27th St, Ogden, UT 84403.source
It joined NATSAP in 2013.source
Timeline
From the records: who ran it and the deals that moved it, its names, and the deaths, incidents, inspection findings, lawsuits and news stories on file. Point at an event, or tap "More about this", for the details.
2013
Opened in Huntsville, Utah
Runaway
In late 2013 a resident stole a Waypoint minivan in an attempted escape, was found by police hiding in a nearby field, was expelled and placed in Archway Youth Service Center.
Runaway
2017
Lawsuit
In 2017 a lawsuit was filed against Waypoint Academy and employee Dillon Peterson over a vehicle collision, claiming negligence, negligent entrustment and...
Lawsuit
In 2017 a lawsuit was filed against Waypoint Academy and employee Dillon Peterson over a vehicle collision, claiming negligence, negligent entrustment and negligent hiring/training/retention; the ruling is unknown.
2019
Arrest
In January 2019 a 26-year-old youth counselor at Waypoint Academy was arrested after trying to meet someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl for sex; he had...
Arrest January 2019
In January 2019 a 26-year-old youth counselor at Waypoint Academy was arrested after trying to meet someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl for sex; he had been texting a police officer, and was booked into Davis County Jail on suspicion of enticing a teen by internet or text.
Incidents on record
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2013 Runaway
In late 2013 a resident stole a Waypoint minivan in an attempted escape, was found by police hiding in a nearby field, was expelled and placed in Archway Youth Service Center.source
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2017 Lawsuit
In 2017 a lawsuit was filed against Waypoint Academy and employee Dillon Peterson over a vehicle collision, claiming negligence, negligent entrustment and negligent hiring/training/retention; the ruling is unknown.source
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January 2019 Arrest
In January 2019 a 26-year-old youth counselor at Waypoint Academy was arrested after trying to meet someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl for sex; he had been texting a police officer, and was booked into Davis County Jail on suspicion of enticing a teen by internet or text.source
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Abuse
Survivors report that attack therapy and shame therapy are used in the treatment model at Waypoint Academy.source
Staff
Administration
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Kreg Gillman
Executive director
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- Aspen Ranch Head, before 2007
- Aspen Academy Head, before 2007
- SunHawk Academy Head, before 2007
- Provo Canyon School Head, before 2007
- RedCliff Ascent Clinical Director, 2011-2012
- Aspen Healthcare Services Chief Executive/Managing Director, 1998
- Aspen Education Group Staff
- Silverado Boys Ranch/Silverado Academy Founder
- RedCliff Ascent Wilderness Program Therapist, 2018
- Universal Health Services CEO
Notable staff
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Jared Balmer
Foundersource
Elsewhere in the industry
- Copper Hills Youth Center Co-Founder, 1986
- Aspen Institute for Behavioral Assessment Founder, Founder and Executive Director, 2006-2025
- Island View RTC Executive Director, Staff, Co-Founder, before 2013
- Island View Residential Treatment Center Staff, 2021
- Rivendell Psychiatric Hospital Co-founder, before 2025
- Natsap Staff, 2025
- Aspen Education Group Staff, before 2025
- Oakley School Founder, 1998-2025
- founded 2007
- WayPoint Academy (2011-2025) [founded 2013 Executive Director, Founder, Staff
- joined 2021
- Rivendell Psychiatric Hospital (before 2025) [founded 2025 Co-founder
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Mike Bulloch
Foundersource
Elsewhere in the industry
- Aspen Institute for Behavioral Assessment Founder and Clinical Director, Clinical Director
- Island View RTC Staff (Green Team Therapist)
- Aspen Education Group Staff
- Oakley School Clinical Director, before 2007
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R. Jeffrey Simpson
Foundersource
Elsewhere in the industry
- Summit Achievement Food Services, 2010
- Uinta Academy Co-founder, 2003-2025
- Boys Town house parent
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Bryan Wilde
Associate Executive Director and Residential Director (2016, r/troubledteens wiki)source
Elsewhere in the industry
- Island View RTC Therapist, 1998
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Cheyenne Liang
Clinical Directorsource
Elsewhere in the industry
- a Therapist in multiple residential settings
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Bryan Shores
Therapist (2022, r/troubledteens wiki)source
Elsewhere in the industry
- Uinta Academy Therapist, 2020-2025
- Outback Therapeutic Expeditions Therapist, 2019
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Kevin Jeffs
Counselorsource
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Paige Brooks
Therapist (2021, r/troubledteens wiki)source
Elsewhere in the industry
- Catalyst RTC Counselor, then RN and Medical Coordinator, RN and Medical Coordinator, 2016
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Documents
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Waypointacademy.com-Treating Anxiety In Teens A Proven Approach Website capture -
Waypoint Academy Troubled Teens Wiki -
Waypoint Ascent -
Waypoint Green Valley Academy -
Waterfall Canyon Academy NATSAP 2020 NATSAP profile -
Waypoint Academy 2015-2016 NATSAP Profile NATSAP profile -
Waypoint Academy 2016-2017 NATSAP Profile NATSAP profile -
Waypoint Academy NATSAP 2014 NATSAP profile -
Waypoint Academy NATSAP 2020 NATSAP profile
From SCIAD NET
3 documents about WayPoint Academy that Kids Over Profits does not hold a copy of. SCIAD NET keeps them on Google Drive, where they open.
Wiki entries
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Materials and links
Reference and research
1 of these from SCIAD NET.
Archived pages
- Neighbors upset with arrival of home for teens
- Green Valley Academy changes name to Waypoint Academy
- Troubled Youth Steals Van and Escapes From Waypoint Academy
