“…one of the nation’s most reputable programs.” U.S. News and World Report
As one of the longest-running wilderness therapy programs in the country, Aspen Achievement Academy has exceptional success working with struggling youth. We are a licensed treatment program that integrates an accredited academic component, a sophisticated therapeutic model, and an experiential education curriculum in a healing wilderness environment.
Aspen Academy is one of the few wilderness programs to have participated in a landmark longitudinal study of wilderness therapy that showed a dramatic improvement in teen behavior after participation in this type of program. Parents reported that the students were still doing well a year after finishing wilderness therapy.
Aspen Academy’s clinical focus is on insight-oriented therapy, rather than behavior modification. The model helps our students gain awareness of their emotional and behavior habits. Our unique, nurturing approach allows our students to address individual issues, become engaged in their personal success, and begin the process of bringing families back together.
We are accredited by JCAHO, the highest level of professional accreditation from the most respected oversight organization for providers of healthcare. Because of this level of accreditation, Aspen Academy is recognized by insurance and employee assistance programs.
With Ph.D and Master’s level clinicians, you get a hospital level of treatment in am awe-inspiring wilderness setting.
Aspen Education Group is sure to have a program to meet your needs. Here are just a few of the options available. You can also call us at 866.375.4771 and an advisor will be happy to help you assess your needs.
Outback Therapeutic Expeditions (Ages 13-17)
As seen on Dr. Phil and Inside Edition, Outback offers a uniquely powerful program with the most compelling results for teens who have been particularly rebellious and resistant to intervention. Outback's program has been particularly helpful for teens that plan to attend a longer term boarding school.
SUWS Youth & Adolescent (Ages 11-17)
One of the oldest and most respect wilderness programs, SUWS has been helping children and teens for over 25 years.
SageWalk, The Wilderness School (Ages 13-17)
Sagewalk is a therapeutic wilderness program with a strong focus on substance abuse issues. Featured on ABCs Brat Camp, which when it aired was rated the Best TV Show of the Week by The Parents Television Council, SageWalk offesr a powerful and transformative wilderness experience for your teen.
Passages to Recovery (Ages 18+)
Passages To Recovery assists young adults in the process of identifying and confronting their fears, emotional pain and destructive patterns of behavior in a supportive and emotionally safe environment. Daily therapeutic and educational groups foster empowered, purposeful living.
Four Circles Recovery Center (Ages 18+)
Four Circles is an innovative addictions and substance abuse treatment program that combines a traditional counseling setting with extensive wilderness experiences. Four Circles employs the most effective, cutting-edge clinical modalities with an underlying traditional 12-step philosophy to create the foundation for sustained recovery.
Sunhawk Academy (Ages 14-18)
SunHawk Academy provides a residential treatment program for adolescents, in a boarding school environment. SunHawk's unique concept combined the benefits of strong academics with the longer-term care and therapy available through an adolescent residential treatment center.
Phoenix Outdoor (Ages 13-17)
Phoenix Outdoor is a wilderness therapy program located near beautiful Asheville, North Carolina. We provide clinical assessments, wilderness therapy, and traditional therapeutic interventions for teens who are struggling with substance use and/or abuse, as well co-occurring behavioral and mental health issues.
Island View (Ages 14-18)
At Island View adolescent residential treatment center, we are in the business of shaping young lives. We ask adolescents to build upon their strengths and abandon self-defeating behaviors. In this process, we give a lot of ourselves and expect the very best effort from our residents.
North Star Center (Ages 17.6-24)
NorthStar gives 17.6 to 24 year olds the opportunity to transform their lives. Our recovery, responsibility and recreation programs challenge students to think for themselves. Graduates know who they are, what they stand for and where they are going. They become successful, healthy and active adults.