Anasazi Foundation (Co-ed)
Jenny Dixon
Denise Lecheminane
Admissions Coordinator
800-678-3445
1424 South Stapley
Mesa, AZ 85204
info@anasazi.org
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
academyadmin@aspenyouth.com
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
ranchadmin@aspenyouth.com
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
info@cfreer.com
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
iyr@youthranch.org
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
info@kiatou.ca
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)
info@odysseynw.com
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
info@obhic.org
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.”
