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www.anasazi.org
Director of Admissions
Rachel Weinstock, LCSW
Admissions Phone
(480) 892-7403
Physical Address
1424 S Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85204
Mission Statement
It is the mission of ANASAZI Foundation to prepare parents and children to turn their hearts to one another, begin anew, and walk-in harmony in the wilderness of the world.
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ANASAZI Foundation established in 1988 nonprofit, licensed, and accredited outdoor behavioral healthcare provider that is an affordable wilderness therapy program. Designed for adolescents aged 12 - 17 years old and 18+ year olds and their families. ANASAZI is a 49-day residential program with a relationship-based approach to wilderness therapy. We require the parents to go through their own process while their child is enrolled.

METHODS USED
🌿 Positive psychology and mindfulness
🌿 Free of force, levels, manipulation, restriction, or behavioral-modification techniques
🌿 Nature provides boundaries and opportunities for self-discovery
🌿Emphasis on principles from ANASAZI’s book "The Seven Paths"

CLINICAL OVERSIGHT
🌿 Licensed clinicians oversee the entire journey ~ Weekly individual, group, and family sessions ~ Progress towards milestones in individualized treatment plans

MEDICAL STAFF
🌿 Includes a psychiatrist & registered nurses that monitors nutrition, medications, and overall health of participants

STAFF
🌿 Highly trained & kindhearted while committing to a lifestyle that allows them to be honest and positive examples & have identical gear, food, and clothing with participants

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT ~
🌿 Preventive and interventional training for parents
🌿 "Walking of the Heart" seminar and workbook
🌿 Weekly video calls with their child’s therapist
🌿 Family Camp for parents to join the child for the final three days

AREAS OF FOCUS
🌿 Specializing in assisting 12- 17 year olds (& the family) that could be struggling with depression, anxiety, family conflict, substance use, technology addictions, and other emotional or behavioral concerns.

POST-PROGRAM SUPPORT & OUTCOMES
🌿 7 weeks of remote coaching for parents post-program
🌿 Alumni team stays in contact for one year post-discharge
🌿 Approximately 90% of YoungWalkers and parents report significantly strengthened relationships.
🌿 About 80% of those admitted by parents go home instead of longer-term residential care.
🌿 Because ANASAZI is a 501(c)(3) charity we are focused on being an affordable service to all families in need.
☎️ Call admissions 480-892-7403 for more information about ANASAZI's research based outcomes, admissions, or read below to learn the facts about this affordable approach.

General Information

Teens
Young Adults (18 - 30)
ANASAZI Foundation
1988
Rachel Weinstock, LCSW
Rolling admissions

Admissions

National Association of Therapeutic Schools & Programs (Professional Member)
Female
Male
Transgender
150
No
49
No
No Required Interview in Person

Billing & Payments

Private | Self Pay
Breakout Billing For Insurance | ‘Superbill’
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20000
0
Yes
No

Insurance

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N/A
No

Levels of Care

Not Applicable
Residential Treatment Dual DX/Addiction/Recovery
Residential Treatment - Positive Peer Culture
Wilderness Therapy

Accreditation

National Association of Therapeutic Schools & Programs (Professional Member)
Elopement
Infectious Disease
Major Injury | Death
Restraint
Runaways
Cognia Accreditation

Ownership

Non-Profit
ANASAZI Foundation, Inc.
Public Land

Additional Professionals & Medical Rule Outs

Yes
Active Psychosis
Actively Suicidal
Pregnancy
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80
No
No
EMT
Medical Doctor
Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatrist
Registered Nurse
Other
> 50%
On staff
< 50%

Clinical Operations

< 50%
Max 8 Students
All therapists are licensed by the state of operation
1
8
No
No

Treatment Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Behavior Tech Trained staff & Therapists
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills
Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP , type of CBT)
Family Focused Therapy (FFT)
Motivational Enhancement Therapy
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psycho educational
Seeking Safety
Social Thinking model
Other
Meditation
Other
No
No
Yes
Client Centered/Person Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Family Teaching Model (offshoot of Boystown)
Other
No

Family Involvement

HIGH: Family Expected on weekly calls (or more) & to attend all family workshops (weekly , monthly or quarterly)
1
1 hour max call with therapist per week
Family Handbook
Family process facilitated by another therapist
Family Workshops Available
Flexible length of call with therapist per week
Parents Visit as Needed
Other

Therapy - Group

Yes
Yes

Therapy - Individual

Yes, part of the program cost
All therapists are licensed by the state of operation
4
< 50%
Yes

Staff

All
3
Yes
Awake

Programming

ADHD/ADD
Clinically Complex (possible behavior, genetic, students "who are puzzles")
Mood Deregulation &/or Anxiety
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other
Academic, functional living skills, life skills and social skills focused
Clinically-driven programming (addresses individual life, living, social and academic needs)
Other
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Academics

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Assessments

No
Other
< 50%
Contracted separately by family/client
No

Research

> 50%
Yes
No

Wilderness Therapy

Backpacking | Nomadic
N/A
Not Applicable