Director of Admissions
Daryn Reiner
Admissions Email
Admissions Phone
Physical Address
160 SW Scalehouse Loop
Bend,
OR
deschuteswildernesstherapy.com
Deschutes Wilderness Therapy is unique in its clinical approach, offering the latest evidence-based practices for treating and healing trauma and attachment disorders. This is done from a trauma-informed lens and a relationship-based model that permeates throughout our culture of leaders, clinicians, and employees. We provide: Trauma-Informed care, Brainspotting, Hearthmath Interventions, Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), Accredited School, Canine Therapy, Mastery Program, Family Intensives, Individual tents for each student.
Despite numerous therapeutic efforts, many individuals struggle with the effects of early childhood stress, developmental trauma and/or adoption. These teens often demonstrate symptoms like anxiety, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, depression, substance abuse and difficulty engaging in meaningful relationships.
General Information
Private Company - Owners On-Site
Embark Behavioral Health
Leased By Program
Ongoing years
State and federal land
Public Land
Bureau of Land Management
National Forest Service
State Lands
Wilderness Therapy Model
Backpacking | Nomadic
Not Applicable
No
Not Applicable
10 Weeks
Group
10 - 28
No
Co-ed Group(s)
Single Gender Group(s)
Call For More Information
Family Participation
Required by Program
Recommended by Program
Required by Program
-
-
Recommended by Program
Required by Program
Required by Program
Mastery Projects
Family Workshop / Visits
-
-
-
Recommended by Program
-
Staff Information
No
1:3
2 Hours
< 10
< 10
Yes
Clinician Information
> 8
All therapists are licensed by the state of operation
2 Days
Call for more information
Meditation
Yoga
Canine Therapy
Medical / Wellness
Contracted psychiatrist as needed
> 50%
EMT
Active Psychosis
Actively Suicidal
< Min BMI
Need for Detox?
Call For more information
Psychological Evaluations
> 50%
Academic Offering
Yes
Yes
Cognia
https://deschuteswildernesstherapy.com/academics
Program Licensing and/or Accreditation
Wisconsin does not offer licensing, Bend is ;licensed and Asheville will be licensed.
OBH
Yes
Nuts & Bolts
Yes
> $500.00
> $1000.00
No
No
No
Yes
> 50%
Redmond Municipal Airport [RDM]
1 Hours
General Information
Private Company - Owners On-Site
Embark Behavioral Health
Leased By Program
Ongoing years
State and federal land
Public Land
Bureau of Land Management
National Forest Service
State Lands
Mission Statement
Deschutes Wilderness Therapy is an innovative wilderness therapy program for clients who require immediate intervention and intensive mental health treatment. Our programs specialize in treating struggles associated with adoption, developmental trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction. We serve teens and young adults, and their parents, based out of Bend, Oregon. Through the wilderness experience, young people and their parents have the opportunity to heal their relationships and foster personal growth in life.