Wilderness Therapy

Aspen’s outdoor behavioral health programs are short-term, high-impact therapeutic interventions that emphasize experiential learning and individualized counseling as a catalyst for positive behavioral change. Designed for troubled teens struggling with a wide range of behavioral issues, our wilderness programs expose young people to natural environments, complete with camping expeditions, hiking, and other adventure activities. In this unique setting, free from modern distractions, campers have the opportunity to discover who they want to be, as our highly trained instructors guide them toward greater respect for themselves and others.

Wilderness therapy is a powerful experience for an adolescent. Teens enrolled in an outdoor program experience the challenges of living and working together outdoors as a means of working through internal conflicts and emotional obstacles that have kept them from succeeding with parents, in school, and in prior treatment. By the end of an outdoor program, teens develop a strong sense of accomplishment and personal growth, and are well-equipped to move on to the next stage of their journey.

Wilderness therapy programs:

Idaho
  SUWS Programs - Shoshone, Idaho

New York
  Adirondack Leadership Expeditions - Saranac Lake, New York

North Carolina
  Four Circles Recovery Center - Horse Shoe, North Carolina
  Phoenix Outdoor - Old Fort, North Carolina
  SUWS Carolinas/Seasons - Old Fort, North Carolina

Utah
  Aspen Achievement Academy - Loa, Utah
  Outback Therapeutic Expeditions - Lehi, Utah
  Passages To Recovery - Loa, Utah