Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness, a leading wilderness therapy program for adolescents and young adults (ages 12-29), provides transformative experiences for students and their families. Located in the Chattahoochee and Nantahala National Forests, Blue Ridge and its program for emerging adults, Emerald Arrow, equips students and families with the tools to foster lasting personal growth and meaningful connections.

For many families, however, the cost of wilderness therapy presents a significant barrier. In response, Blue Ridge partnered with Sky’s the Limit Fund (STLF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit, to make treatment more accessible. Through this collaboration, Blue Ridge now matches every grant awarded by STLF with an equivalent tuition reduction, ensuring more families in crisis receive the support they need.

A Parent’s Perspective: The Impact of STLF and Blue Ridge

Susan R., an alumni parent and recipient of STLF assistance, shares how the partnership helped her family during a critical time:

"When enrolling my child, I was in the midst of chaos—just trying to survive. When I connected with Sky’s the Limit Fund, they were incredibly kind and supportive, offering valuable resources. The financial assistance was life-changing, and the fact that Blue Ridge matched it made all the difference. Beyond tuition support, they provided free parent coaching for me, coaching for my child, and additional financial help for aftercare. I am deeply grateful."

Reflecting on the journey, Susan highlights the profound changes in her family’s dynamic:

"We are now communicating in a more meaningful, effective, and attuned way. This experience has been invaluable. I truly believe every family could benefit from it… and I’m a therapist!"

About Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness:

Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness is a licensed and accredited outdoor child caring program that provides mental health treatment from licensed therapists and skilled outdoor professionals. Removed from the distractions of daily home life, students (ages 12-18 and 18-29 in the Emerald Arrow young adult program) experience the abundance of the nature-based setting of the North Georgia Chattahoochee National Forest. Blue Ridge Wilderness and Emerald Arrow provide clinically-focused assessment and evidence-based therapeutic approaches that teach students communication skills, emotional regulation, healthy habits, and other skills needed to be aware of and act on their values. To learn more about Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness, visit blueridgewilderness.com or call an admissions counselor at (888) 914-1050.

To learn more about Sky’s the Limit Fund, visit www.stlgives.org.