SUWS of the Carolinas

SUWS of the Carolinas is a strengths focused and evidenced based wilderness treatment program serving students 10-17 in five specific niche programs, and families through the Family Program, transitional coaching and alumni services. BRAVO is for boys 14-17 with Mood Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ADHD), Impulse Control and Disruptive Behavior Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. Symptoms include anxiety and depression, self-defeating thoughts, substance abuse, and negative peer relationships. LUNA is for girls 13-17 who present with Mood Disorders, Trauma Related Disorders, and Disruptive Behavior Disorders. Symptoms include low self-esteem, difficulty maintaining peer relationships, self-harm, disordered eating, substance abuse and sexual promiscuity. SEASONS is co-ed for students 10-13 who demonstrate immature social skills, lack of self-awareness, anger, anxiety, depression, attachment issues and negative peer relationships. APPROACH is for ages 14-17 in single gender groups. A social learning and skills development program, core diagnoses are Autism Spectrum, Non Verbal Learning Disorders, and ADHD. Symptoms include lack of personal responsibility, poor self awareness, executive dysfunction and poor self-efficacy. PHOENIX OUTDOOR is for 13-17 year olds in single gender groups. Substance abuse is of primary concern, with co-occurring mood disorders, ADHD, defiant behavior, negative peer relationships, school failure, and anger issues.