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Anasazi Foundation (Co-ed) Jenny Dixon Denise Lecheminane Admissions Coordinator 800-678-3445 1424 South Stapley Mesa, AZ 85204 This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it Wilderness Expedition "Healing a Troubled Heart." This therapeutic wilderness program is licensed for helping teens from 12-17 with both behavioral modification and substance abuse. Ascent (Co-ed) Admissions 800-974-1999 Box 230 Naples, ID 83847 Therapeutic Wilderness Program This wilderness program addresses both behavioral and emotional issues of problem youth from ages 13-17. Their goal: “to interrupt the child's negative behavior patterns, enhance feelings of self-worth, foster introspection and improve family relationships.” Aspen Achievement Academy (Co-ed) David Hansen Director of Admission 800-283-8334 PO Box 400 Loa, UT 84747 This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it Wilderness Program "Experience the Best" Aspen Achievement Academy is a wilderness program that focuses on improving the destructive behaviors of troubled teens. Specific issues such as substance abuse, failures in school, self-esteem problems, and family clashes may be addressed by the program. Aspen Ranch (Co-ed) David Hansen Director of Admission 800-283-8334 PO Box 400 Loa, UT 84747 This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it Working Ranch Aspen Ranch residential program based in Utah, provides therapy to enhance values, competence, health and academics. Blackwater Outdoor Experiences (Co-ed) Dr. George Bright 804-794-8900 13821 Village Mill Dr. Ste B Midlothian, VA 23113 Wilderness (Therapeutic) Outdoor/Wilderness activities are utilized to help the growth of teens and young adults from ages 10-26 in various areas such as school, family, and peers. Catherine Freer (Co-ed) Admissions Director 541-926-7252 PO Box 1064 Albany, OR 97321 This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it Wilderness Therapy & Whitewater Camp They offer a therapeutic wilderness program which presents structure in an outdoor western environment for teens ages 13-17. An adolescent’s social skills are emphasized while engaging one in outdoor fun. Eckerd Family Youth Alternative (Co-ed) Admissions 800-554-4357 PO Box 7450 Clearwater, FL 33758 Wilderness Camps This wilderness program has 17 year-round camps based in 7 different Eastern states. Their aim: "to provide a positive environment for emotionally troubled youth to learn responsibility & establish values." Idaho Youth Ranch (Co-ed) Admissions 208-377-2613 PO Box 8538 Boise, ID 83707 This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it Working Ranch "Where youth with problems, become adults with promise." Idaho Youth Ranch accommodates boys from 8-18 and girls from 14-18 in its 56 bed, working farm and ranch. Facilities of the ranch incude an accredited school, gym, chapel, indoor riding arena, Nampa Boys Home, Emancipation Home, and Anchor House. Kiatou (Co-ed) Gilles Latremouille 819-827-3133 3 Inook Chelsea Quebec, Canada J9B 2J7 This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it Wilderness Therapy Kiatou’s 6-week program provides creative approaches to therapy such as its zootherapy and wilderness therapy for troubled teens from ages 14-20 years old. It gives a healing atmosphere for those going through a whirlwind of negativity. Odyssey Wilderness Programs (Co-ed) Chris Wolf, Admissions Director 360-671-4999 1106 Harris Ave, #201 Bellingham, WA 98225 (USA) This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it Wilderness Therapy Program This is a 21-day therapeutic wilderness program for problem teens from ages 13-18 (co-ed). In the state of Washington, teenagers will get to backpack and sail on board the Sirena (a schooner) as they develop their individual traits of self-confidence, responsibility, self-reflection and social skills. The instructor-student ratio for the program is 2:5. Outdoor Behavioral Care Council Mike Merchant 480-892-7403 1424 South Stapley Mesa, AZ 85204 This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it Association of Wilderness Programs Outdoor Behavioral Care Council uses modes of outdoor activity in order to promote constructive growth for teenagers and their respective families. It is an association which comprises of behavioral health providers. OBHIC's mission: “to unite its members and to promote the common good of our programs standards and our industry at large.” |




