The wilderness creates a unique and powerul environment in which to effect profound change in struggling youth. Mother Nature cannot be manipulated by a hostile, defiant teen. The nature of the program creates an atmosphere where young people learn the value of cooperation and the natural consequences of behavior. However, no child's negative behavior is ever allowed to progress to a point where they endanger themselves in the outdoor environment.

We approach treatment by considering the whole child and the family. Our well-rounded approach allows us to address the complex issues your adolescent may be experiencing, such as academic problems, relationship issues, rebelliousnes, lack of motivation, and other self-defeating behaviors. Key components of the program include the following items: a thorough diagnostic assessment, a four-tiered level system, individual, family, and group therapy, a credentialed school curriculum, recreational and experiential activities and a parent workshop where parenting and relationship skills are strengthened. This is also the time the child reunites with family within the beautiful, high desert and timbered plateaus of Southern Utah. All are provided by a caring and supportive team of mental health professionals.