Highly individualized wilderness therapy programs
Located in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Georgia, Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness is the leading nature-based therapy program to integrate a family systems approach, whole body health and wellness, and holistic, assessment driven, clinical treatment for troubled youth with anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges.
Our wilderness therapy programs for teens and young adults provide a safe, supportive space to unplug from the distractions of daily life and engage in meaningful therapeutic work—supported by family involvement every step of the way.
Why Blue ridge?
Since 2002, families have trusted Blue Ridge as a proven alternative to boot camps for troubled youth and residential programs for teens and young adults. Our licensed clinicians offer personalized therapeutic programming, incorporating comprehensive clinical assessments, youth behavior programs, and immersive outdoor therapy.
Our approach integrates an initial, thorough assessment, holistic wellness strategies, and tailored wilderness-based therapeutic interventions. These elements collectively serve to empower adolescents, young adults, and their families with the essential skills required to effectively address the complexities associated with conditions such as anxiety, depression, family conflicts, and other related challenges.
"Being in the wilderness gave me space and time to think about how I was showing up for relationships in my family."
Today’s teens are overwhelmed by constant access to technology, social media, and peer pressure. Our wilderness programs for struggling youth create intentional space away from these stressors.
By stepping away from screens, our students can focus on growth, healing, and connection. Our program offers a structured, therapeutic alternative to traditional boot camps, residential facilities and boarding schools—giving teens a chance to rediscover themselves without digital distraction.
"The moment you make fire for the first time is unlike anything I’ve ever felt. I felt powerful and capable... It may sound silly, but making fire also lit a fire inside of me."
As a privately-owned and owner-operated program, Blue Ridge Wilderness possesses the capacity to dedicate resources towards the curation of highly personalized, client-centric programming. Our wilderness therapy programs are rich with unique experiences and opportunities which instill true resilience and confidence in struggling youth. Students at Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness can learn to cook whole foods, participate in daily movement, explore creative endeavors, engage in mindfulness and gratitude practices, and even earn academic credits while in the program.
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Life-Saving Treatment for Teens & Young Adults
"There are many adolescents out there struggling. If my parents never made the decision to send me to Blue Ridge, I know for a fact that my life would look completely different right now.
Blue Ridge saved my life. And to anyone reading this, whether a parent or a teenager struggling, it can save your life or your child’s life too. Blue Ridge will always have a special place in my heart and I will remember my time there until the day I die."
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About Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness
Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness was founded by a dedicated team of experienced clinicians, wilderness guides, and mental health professionals with a shared vision: to offer young people and their families a deeply effective, clinically sophisticated, and nature-based path to healing. Rooted in the time-tested principles of traditional wilderness therapy, our program integrates adventure-based experiences, family involvement, and whole-person wellness to support troubled teens and struggling young adults. Our interdisciplinary team includes licensed therapists, medical professionals, academic specialists, and field instructors—working together to create individualized treatment plans that promote lasting, internalized change.
Located in the serene Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia, we serve families from across the United States—including North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, California, Texas, New York, Florida, Colorado, Illinois, and beyond. Our wilderness therapy programs for teens provide a safe, supportive space for adolescents to unplug from the distractions of daily life and engage in meaningful therapeutic work—supported by family involvement every step of the way.