Director of Admissions
Rachel Vandevoort
Admissions Email
Admissions Phone
Physical Address
363 Graphite Road
Old Fort,
NC
suwscarolinas.com
SUWS of the Carolinas is a strengths focused and evidenced based wilderness treatment program serving students ages 10-17, and their families through the Family Program, transitional coaching and alumni services.
SEASONS is co-ed for students ages 10-13, who demonstrate immature social skills, lack of self-awareness, anger, anxiety, depression, attachment issues and negative peer relationships.
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 14-17 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.
Phoenix OUTDOOR is a program designed to help treat teens between the ages of 14-17 struggling with substance experimentation, use, and dependency, as well as, co-occurring psychological and behavioral issues.
General Information
Corporate Or Public Company
Public Land
National Forest Service
Wilderness Therapy Model
Base Camp | Backpacking
≥ 5
No
< 50%
8 Weeks
Group
10 - 17.9
Yes
Co-ed Group(s)
Female Only Program
Male Only Program
Single Gender Group(s)
Family Participation
Required by Program
-
Recommended by Program
-
Required by Program
Required by Program
Recommended by Program
Recommended by Program
Secure parent portal for progress reports, pictures, updates etc. Audio CD series to compliment parent workshop, 2-3 day graduation and family program
Family Workshop / Visits
Recommended by Program
-
-
-
Required by Program
Staff Information
Yes
1:4
8 Hours
< 10
> 10
No
Clinician Information
< 8
All therapists are licensed by the state of operation
2 Days
Call for more information
Art
Breathing Techniques / Breath Work
Meditation
Yoga
Canine Therapy, Neurofeedback, VRT
Medical / Wellness
Contracted psychiatrist as needed
< 50%
Nurse
EMT
Physician / MD
Psychiatrist / MD
Active Psychosis
Actively Suicidal
Need for Detox?
Pregnancy
Call For more information
Psychological Evaluations
< 50%
Academic Offering
Yes
Yes
Cognia
www.cognia,org
Program Licensing and/or Accreditation
available on website, and upon request
Yes
Nuts & Bolts
Yes
Call for more information
Call for more information
No
No
No
Yes
> 50%
Asheville [AVL]
1 Hours
Mission Statement
Through the wilderness, we empower families to discover their strengths by creating a safe and consistent environment to restore hope and foster growth.