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Aspen Education Group is a network of over 30 programs in 12 states that provide enlightened, innovative approaches to help young people struggling with academic and behavioral challenges, emotional issues, or substance abuse.   We succeed where others fail, because we know young people – we’ve been helping youth and families for over two decades.  Aspen offers programs that can help young people at whatever stage they might be – from early intervention programs to more structured residential schools.

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Wilderness Therapy  

We are in the most awe-inspiring places a teenager can go to.  We provide accredited care and provenmethods in a setting where young people can discover themselves – by being somewhere larger than themselves: the Great Outdoors.  Nature is a powerful teacher. She cannot be manipulated or debated. Her majesty creates a unique, high-impact environment for young people. In this place of transformation, the ceiling is the sky; the four walls are East, West, North, and South.

 

University-based research validates the effectiveness of outdoor treatment for youth struggling with behavioral problems or substance abuse.

If you want more for your teen - if you want to see your teen reaching their full potential - we are sure to have a program that can get them back on track for a brighter future.

Powerful Therapeutic Programs in Dynamic Settings

Each of our programs offers unique benefits and advantages for students. We will help you choose the right match for your child's specific needs. So whether your teen needs a short-term, high-impact wilderness experience or a residential program with accelerated academics, we are sure to have the right program for YOUR child. We have wilderness programs in New York, Texas, North Carolina, Idaho, Oregon, Texas, and Utah. Here are just a few of the choices available to families:

SUWS Youth & Adolescent - Wilderness Therapy - Idaho - Ages 11-18

For 25 years, SUWS has been the leader in outdoor behavioral programs for pre-teens and teens. We were the first licensed wilderness program in Idaho. As a curriculum-based program, we are very successful with teens who have been slipping academically. If your teen has lost interest in school or confidence in his or her abilities, our challenging yet safe program will inspire them and re-ignite their passion for learning.

At SUWS, young people identify and work through internal conflicts and emotional obstacles that have kept them from responding to parental efforts, schools, and other interventions. Our students are inherently good and have the ability to be successful, but because of unhealthy misperceptions about themselves, they have limited access to their own abilities and strengths. SUWS allows teens to reconnect with themselves and their families.

We provide families with a safe and immediate intervention. Learn more about SUWS >>

SUWS of the Carolinas & Seasons, North Carolina, Ages 11-17

Featured three times on Dr. Phil, SUWS of the Carolinas is a therapeutic camping program with a focus on clinical intervention and assessment. The program uses the outdoors as an alternative to conventional treatment environments, while engaging students using traditional therapeutic methods.

The wilderness setting removes modern distractions, simplifies choices and teaches valuable lessons. As a result, students begin to accept responsibility for personal decisions, address individual and family issues, and become invested in their character development. Learn more about SUWS of the Carolinas for teens and SUWS Seasons for younger children >>

Aspen Achievement Academy, Loa, Utah - Ages 14-17

“One of the nation’s most reputable programs.” U.S. News & World Report

“An enlightened approach and an exemplary reputation..."
Los Angeles Times Magazine

Aspen Academy is recognized by Drug Strategies as one of top 100 treatment programs for drug and alcohol treatment. >> Learn more about Aspen Achievement Academy >>

Passages to Recovery - Utah - Ages 18 and over

For many young adults the idea of spending a month in a treatment center seems daunting. Passages removes the walls and makes the majesty of nature the environment for recovery. 90% of our young adults go on to participate in aftercare – a phenomenal success rate.  Passages excels in helping young adults break through denial and take action to change their futures. If your young adult is not succeeding in college, Passages can help them recognize the issues that have thwarted their academic success and give them the tools to set priorities to help them succeed next semester.

We believe family is extremely important to the successful recovery of young adults, so we include the family in a positive and supportive way. >> Learn more about Passages to Recovery >>

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Aspen Education Group is recognized nationwide as the leading provider of education programs for struggling or underachieving young people. As the largest and most comprehensive network of therapeutic schools and programs, Aspen offers professionals and families the opportunity to choose a setting that best meets a student's unique academic and emotional needs. Our services range from short-term intervention programs to residential treatment, and include a variety of therapeutic interventions including: boarding schools, wilderness therapy, and weight loss programs.

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