Our Mission
At Haven Springs Ranch, we offer a safe place for youth who have experienced trauma to find compassion, trust, and hope.
The staff at Haven Springs Ranch will work effectively with youth who have been exposed to acute or chronic trauma who are at risk of developing stress reactions by using a trauma-informed model of communication and care to build resilience and develop a sense of safety.
We will connect each participant with a mentor who will assist the youth to build a relationship with a horse and learn natural horsemanship skills to facilitate teaching safety, respect, trust, leadership, boundaries and confidence.
“The Lord is the everlasting God, the creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; They will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
Isaiah 40:28-31
Core Values
Trust
Building relationships on mutual trust by being honest, keeping your word, and acting with integrity. Ultimately, trust God above all else.
Safety
A place of refuge; security, trust, confidence, hope.
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe”
Proverbs 18:10
Compassion
A deep connection to the suffering of others and a desire to alleviate this suffering.
Community
A unified group of people committed to caring for one another with encouragement, accountability, growth, worship, prayer, fellowship, and mutual support.
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one – and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
Hebrews 10:24-25
Vision
A world where youth feel empowered to walk in the fullness of the life that God has for them.
“I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”
John 10:10