PIVOTPoint is nonprofit therapeutic adventure company that harnesses the power of nature to drive transformation. We deliver a unique combination of outdoor adventure and real-world challenges, enabling our clients to overcome obstacles and reach new heights. Through a range of programs – Preventative Leadership, Adolescent Diversion, Adult Day Programs, and the Accelerator Program – we combine outdoor adventure with real-world challenges, helping participants of all ages overcome obstacles, discover strengths, and build skills for lasting change.

PREVENTATIVE LEADERSHIP (Ages 14-18)
🌊 Experiential afterschool program for area high school students
πŸ”οΈ Hold orientation sessions to address questions and set expectations
πŸ§—πŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ Launch with a small group (up to 10 students) on private land just before school break
πŸš΅πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ Explore personal goals, challenges, and self-identified patterns together
🌊 Co-create paths toward healthy school, family, and social interactions
πŸ”οΈ Use group and team-based activities to support shared growth and movement
πŸ§—πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ Go beyond conversation with experiential learning and behavior-shifting engagement
πŸš΅πŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ Activities include hiking, biking, climbing, rafting, and paddle boarding
🌊 Provide all equipment, transportation, and experienced facilitators
πŸ”οΈ Track student progress before and after each of the 10 weekly sessions
πŸ§—πŸΎβ€β™€οΈ Use secure, shared data to support alignment with schools and families
πŸ”οΈ Meet with students, parents, counselors, and school staff to identify ideal participants
🌊 Our team guides cohorts in preventative leadership activities for dynamic, engaging groups.

ADOLESCENT DIVERSION (Ages 14-18)
🌊 Experiential day program for students referred through area schools, court systems, and clinical partners
πŸ”οΈ Maintains contact with court counselors, school resource officers, school counselors, and families for progress updates
πŸ§—πŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ Blends adventure with intentional, therapeutic group experiences
πŸš΅πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ Team building initiatives include biking, whitewater rafting, climbing, hiking, and paddle boarding
πŸ”οΈ Builds resilience and connection through skill-based challenges
πŸ§—πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ Prioritizes team-building and SEL-focused programming
πŸš΅πŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ Designed to be dynamic, engaging, and purpose-driven
🌊 Our experienced team of facilitators work with the Department of Juvenile Justice

ADULT DAY PROGRAMS (Ages 18+)
🌊 Outdoor-based program in partnership with county and community agencies
πŸ”οΈ Focus on goal setting, accountability, emotional awareness, and communication
πŸ§—πŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ Adventure activities provide a hands-on platform for life skill development
πŸš΅πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ Participants track growth through tangible experiences beyond traditional therapy
🌊 Shared adventures deepen relationships and support group processing
πŸ“ž Call Sean for more info

PIVOTPoint ACCELERATOR PROGRAM (Ages 18+)
πŸŒ„ Adventure meets real-world growth β€” build resilience through outdoor challenges and therapeutic support
πŸ₯Ύ Age: 18+ (most participants are 18–25)
πŸ—ΊοΈ Location: Asheville, NC + surrounding state, federal, & private lands
πŸ“ž Call Sean for more info

Get Outside. Connect. And heal.
🌲 We ask you to do difficult things.
πŸ—ΊοΈ We ask you to take a hard look at yourself and how you show up in the world.
🏞️ We ask you to grow.
πŸŒ„ And we ask you to let us be a part of that.

We are constantly evolving how we show up for our community and our clients. Reach out to Sean to learn more about our programs and how to support this work with the contact info to the left.

General Information

Participant Age Group(s)

Teens
Young Adults (18 - 30)

Organization's Name

PIVOTPoint WNC Programs

Director of Admissions

Sean Haggerty

Admissions

Gender(s)

Female
Male
Transgender

Insurance

Do you have an insurance utilization person?

N/A

in-network?

No

Levels of Care

Treatment Categories | Levels of Care

Intensive Outpatient/IOP
Transitional Living - Failure to Launch/Emerging Adulthood

Ownership

Ownership Type

Non-Profit

Facility Operations | Type of Land

Public Land
Other

Treatment Modalities

Types of Therapy Offered

Other

Integrated Wellness Support offered

Other

Family Involvement

Type of Family Therapy/Work Offered

Other

Staff

What percentage of the line staff are full time employees?

> 50%

Line staff to student ratio during awake hours

5

Does program run background checks on all staff?

Yes

Is there an educational requirement for staff?

Yes

If Yes, what is it?

College Degree

Are night staff awake or asleep

N/A

Programming

Neurodiverse Specialties

ADHD/ADD
Other

Type of Programming Offered for Neurodiverse Students

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Academics

Grades Served

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Post high school options offered

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Sober Living Houses

Housing Options (+18+)

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Technology

Computer Access

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Workshops

If you have workshops choose all that apply.

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