blueFire Wilderness Therapy is an outdoor-based wilderness and adventure therapy program for clients ages 11-17 and 18-28. blueFire combines clinical expertise, family, animal, wilderness, and adventure therapy in their program, providing an approach to treatment that produces long-lasting, internalized change. blueFire is licensed by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, is accredited by the American Experiential Education (AEE), and has professional memberships in the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP) and Outdoor Behavioral Health (OBH).
blueFire’s comprehensive multi-faceted and clinical approach in the wilderness helps teens and their parents navigate this journey in a positive direction. We believe that through a balance of self-assessment, insight-oriented therapy, outdoor living, adventure activities, and academic focus these teens will find their true selves. We provide a supportive opportunity for parents and children to reconnect and strengthen their relationships.
What Makes Us Different
* Licensed therapists are in the field with clients four days per week
* Individual therapy 2 days per week
* Group therapy 4 days a week
* Family-centered programming, workshops, and visits
* Weekly Equine Therapy
* Daily yoga, mindfulness, and meditation
* Career assessment and planning using the Greenwood 120
* High School and College credit available through Western Colorado University
Call blueFire Wilderness Therapy for more information or visit our website.
Ownership Type
Private Company – Owners On-Site
Name of Parent Company
Family Health and Wellness
Name of Sister Company
N/A
Type of Land
Leased By Program
Do your students receive insurance coverage for more than two weeks?
N/A
Do you have an insurance utilization person?
N/A
Is the program on any insurance panels?
N/A
State and/or National
State License
AEE Accreditation
Academic Accreditation
N/A
Wilderness Therapy Model
Base Camp | Adventure Therapy
Number of Phases or Levels
Not Applicable
If program has phases/levels, are they tied to privileges?
No
Percentage of students who complete all phases/levels prior to leaving the program
Not Applicable
Average Length of Stay
10
Religious Affiliation
N/A
Is there individual therapy?
Yes
Number of individual therapy hours student receives on a difficult week?
0
Number of individual therapy hours student receives on typical week?
0
Percentage of licensed therapists?
N/A
Therapist average case load
0
Percentage of full time therapists who have a private practice outside a program?
N/A
Does the Clinical Director carry a case load?
Yes
Is there group therapy?
Yes
Average number of hours per week facilitated by licensed therapist
0
Average number of hours per week of group processing? (i.e. run by staff, interns, grad students, etc.)
0
Average number of formal family therapy hours per week (not social calls to teen)
0
Is Skype accessible for family therapy?
Yes
Are there Additional Professionals? (Select all that apply)
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Recreational Therapist
Registered Dietician
Are there Medical rule outs
Yes
Possible Medical Rule Outs
Call For more information
Is there a minimum BMI
Yes
Can Program accept insulin-dependent diabetics
N/A
Psychiatrist
N/A, we do not adjust meds in the field
Percentage of students on meds at enrollment
N/A
If psychiatrist is available to students, what percentage of students change meds?
> 50%
Types of Therapy Offered
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Behavior Modification
Canine Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Equine Assisted or Therapeutic Horse Back
Eye Movement & Desensitization and Reprocessing
Recreation Therapy
Other
Does the program have a level/phase system?
N/A
If yes, are phases/levels tied to privileges?
N/A
Does program have a milieu-driven residential model? (Staff are trained in model)
Yes
If yes — select all that apply
N/A
Integrated Wellness
Art
Meditation
Yoga
Does program use time out rooms?
N/A
Line staff to student ratio during awake hours
1:0
Does program run background checks on all staff?
Yes
Is there an educational requirement for staff?
Yes
If Yes, what is it?
High School Diploma
Average number of hours staff are trained before their first shift
0
Are night staff awake or asleep
N/A
What percentage of the line staff are full time employees?
N/A
Grades Served
K-12
Possible Community College/College
Average student to teacher ratio
1:0
Teaching/Classroom
Teachers support blended learning
Other
Is the program able to implement IEP’s
N/A
Can Program handle a student who is more than two grade level’s behind in reading?
N/A
Academic Calendar
N/A
Can program support a student to complete a GED?
N/A
Can program support a student who wants vocational training?
N/A
Does the school have AP Classes or the ability to give or take a student to the AP Test?
N/A
Does the academic program have the ability to provide ACT or SAT Tutoring (on or off site)?
N/A
Does program have transition services for students?
N/A
If Yes, select all options that apply to your program
N/A
Are there additional fees that apply to transitional options?
N/A
Percentage of families that participate in various transition programming?
N/A
Scheduled or rolling admissions?
N/A
Is there an enrollment fee/outfitting fee/payment in advance?
Yes
If applicable, is the last month’s fees due at enrollment?
N/A
Cost per month/workshop/programming (in USD)
N/A
Percentage of clients who return home, or to a more traditional setting (like transitions to college or gap year, boarding school, etc.)
N/A
Does a student have to sign themself into the program?
No
Link to Weekly or Daily Schedule
N/A
For licensed programs, but state or under 18, please select Incidents required to be reported to the state:
N/A
What is the typical amount of time a family should expect before hearing about an major incident?
N/A
What is the average number of clients you see per year?
N/A
Professional Associations/Affiliations
National Association of Therapeutic Schools & Programs (Professional Member)
Payment Type
N/A
Has the program previously been part of an evidence-based study?
Yes
Is the program presently part of an evidence-based study?
Yes
Link to the study that the organization is part of
.
Type of Family Therapy/Work Offered
Family Handbook
Family process facilitated by another therapist
Family Workshops Available
Parents Visit as Needed
Family involvement
HIGH: Family Expected on weekly calls (or more) & to attend all family workshops (weekly , monthly or quarterly)
Who completes the psychological evaluation?
N/A
Minimum length of stay
N/A
Does the student receive a neuropsychological evaluation?
N/A
Type Of Programming For Students
N/A
Typical Student
N/A
Minimum IQ
N/A
Interview Requirements for Applicants
N/A
Additional Therapy
N/A
Therapist Case Load at Peak Season
> 8
Percentage of licensed therapists?
N/A
Average number of days/week therapist is in the field
4
Number of Individual Sessions with Therapist
2
Integrated Wellness Support
Art
Breathing Techniques/Breath Work
Meditation
Yoga
Other
Do clinical assistants work with lead therapists?
Yes
Percentage of full time therapists who have a private practice outside of wilderness?
Not Applicable
Do any of the therapists operate more than one group at peak season?
Yes
What percentage of participants receive psychological evaluations?
> 50%
Does program receive a fee for evaluation or referral?
Yes – evaluation
Additional levels of care offered by facility
N/A
Types of eating disorder care provided
N/A
Specialized Programming
N/A
Is program focused on full recovery?
N/A
Housing
N/A
Community Service Requirement
N/A
Random Drug Testing
N/A
Transportation Options
N/A
Support Services
N/A
House/Community Meetings
N/A
Are participants required to do chores in the house/community?
N/A
12 Step Meetings on Location
N/A
Type of Students
N/A
Computer Access
N/A
Cell Phones
N/A
Academic Options
N/A
School Name (if applicable)
N/A
School Website (if applicable)
N/A
Types of Workshops Offered
N/A
Accommodations
N/A
Use of Personal Vehicle
N/A
Use of Electronics
N/A
Location of Workshop
N/A
Average Length of Workshop
N/A
Professional Associations/Affiliations
N/A
Ownership Type
Private Company – Owners On-Site
Name of Parent Company
Family Health and Wellness
Name of Sister Company
N/A
Type of Land
Leased By Program
Do your students receive insurance coverage for more than two weeks?
N/A
Do you have an insurance utilization person?
N/A
Is the program on any insurance panels?
N/A
State and/or National
State License
AEE Accreditation
Academic Accreditation
N/A
Wilderness Therapy Model
Base Camp | Adventure Therapy
Number of Phases or Levels
Not Applicable
If program has phases/levels, are they tied to privileges?
Yes
Percentage of students who complete all phases/levels prior to leaving the program
Not Applicable
Average Length of Stay
0
Religious Affiliation
No
Is there individual therapy?
Yes
Number of individual therapy hours student receives on a difficult week?
0
Number of individual therapy hours student receives on typical week?
0
Percentage of licensed therapists?
N/A
Therapist average case load
0
Percentage of full time therapists who have a private practice outside a program?
N/A
Does the Clinical Director carry a case load?
Yes
Is there group therapy?
Yes
Average number of hours per week facilitated by licensed therapist
0
Average number of hours per week of group processing? (i.e. run by staff, interns, grad students, etc.)
0
Average number of formal family therapy hours per week (not social calls to teen)
0
Is Skype accessible for family therapy?
Yes
Are there Additional Professionals? (Select all that apply)
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Recreational Therapist
Registered Dietician
Are there Medical rule outs
Yes
Possible Medical Rule Outs
Call For more information
Is there a minimum BMI
Yes
Can Program accept insulin-dependent diabetics
N/A
Psychiatrist
N/A, we do not adjust meds in the field
Percentage of students on meds at enrollment
N/A
If psychiatrist is available to students, what percentage of students change meds?
> 50%
Types of Therapy Offered
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Behavior Modification
Canine Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Equine Assisted or Therapeutic Horse Back
Eye Movement & Desensitization and Reprocessing
Recreation Therapy
Other
Does the program have a level/phase system?
N/A
If yes, are phases/levels tied to privileges?
N/A
Does program have a milieu-driven residential model? (Staff are trained in model)
Yes
If yes — select all that apply
N/A
Integrated Wellness
Art
Meditation
Yoga
Does program use time out rooms?
N/A
Line staff to student ratio during awake hours
1:0
Does program run background checks on all staff?
Yes
Is there an educational requirement for staff?
Yes
If Yes, what is it?
High School Diploma
Average number of hours staff are trained before their first shift
0
Are night staff awake or asleep
N/A
What percentage of the line staff are full time employees?
N/A
Grades Served
Possible Community College/College
Average student to teacher ratio
1:0
Teaching/Classroom
Teachers support blended learning
Other
Is the program able to implement IEP’s
N/A
Can Program handle a student who is more than two grade level’s behind in reading?
N/A
Academic Calendar
N/A
Can program support a student to complete a GED?
N/A
Can program support a student who wants vocational training?
N/A
Does the school have AP Classes or the ability to give or take a student to the AP Test?
N/A
Does the academic program have the ability to provide ACT or SAT Tutoring (on or off site)?
N/A
Does program have transition services for students?
N/A
If Yes, select all options that apply to your program
N/A
Are there additional fees that apply to transitional options?
N/A
Percentage of families that participate in various transition programming?
N/A
Scheduled or rolling admissions?
N/A
Is there an enrollment fee/outfitting fee/payment in advance?
Yes
If applicable, is the last month’s fees due at enrollment?
N/A
Cost per month/workshop/programming (in USD)
N/A
Percentage of clients who return home, or to a more traditional setting (like transitions to college or gap year, boarding school, etc.)
N/A
Does a student have to sign themself into the program?
N/A
Link to Weekly or Daily Schedule
N/A
For licensed programs, but state or under 18, please select Incidents required to be reported to the state:
N/A
What is the typical amount of time a family should expect before hearing about an major incident?
N/A
What is the average number of clients you see per year?
N/A
Professional Associations/Affiliations
National Association of Therapeutic Schools & Programs (Professional Member)
Payment Type
N/A
Has the program previously been part of an evidence-based study?
N/A
Is the program presently part of an evidence-based study?
N/A
Link to the study that the organization is part of
N/A
Type of Family Therapy/Work Offered
Family Handbook
Family process facilitated by another therapist
Family Workshops Available
Parents Visit as Needed
Family involvement
HIGH: Family Expected on weekly calls (or more) & to attend all family workshops (weekly , monthly or quarterly)
Who completes the psychological evaluation?
N/A
Minimum length of stay
N/A
Does the student receive a neuropsychological evaluation?
N/A
Type Of Programming For Students
N/A
Typical Student
N/A
Minimum IQ
N/A
Interview Requirements for Applicants
N/A
Additional Therapy
N/A
Therapist Case Load at Peak Season
> 8
Percentage of licensed therapists?
N/A
Average number of days/week therapist is in the field
4
Number of Individual Sessions with Therapist
2
Integrated Wellness Support
Breathing Techniques/Breath Work
Meditation
Yoga
Other
Do clinical assistants work with lead therapists?
Yes
Percentage of full time therapists who have a private practice outside of wilderness?
< 50%
Do any of the therapists operate more than one group at peak season?
No
What percentage of participants receive psychological evaluations?
> 50%
Does program receive a fee for evaluation or referral?
No
Additional levels of care offered by facility
N/A
Types of eating disorder care provided
N/A
Specialized Programming
N/A
Is program focused on full recovery?
N/A
Housing
N/A
Community Service Requirement
N/A
Random Drug Testing
N/A
Transportation Options
N/A
Support Services
N/A
House/Community Meetings
N/A
Are participants required to do chores in the house/community?
N/A
12 Step Meetings on Location
N/A
Type of Students
N/A
Computer Access
N/A
Cell Phones
N/A
Academic Options
N/A
School Name (if applicable)
N/A
School Website (if applicable)
N/A
Types of Workshops Offered
N/A
Accommodations
N/A
Use of Personal Vehicle
N/A
Use of Electronics
N/A
Location of Workshop
N/A
Average Length of Workshop
N/A
Professional Associations/Affiliations
N/A