When we review Blue Ridge Wilderness student outcomes, or when we hear from our amazing alumni students and families, we are compelled to believe that the highly individualized treatment Blue Ridge provides is worth the cost of the program. As a private pay and owner-operated program, we are able to shift our programming more fluidly with the evolving needs of teens and young adults amidst the worst mental health crisis the US has ever seen. At the same time, we recognize that the high cost of wilderness therapy programming can present significant barriers to entry for families and youth in the most critical time of their lives.

Because of this we have partnered with Sky's the Limit Fund (STLF), a 501(c)3 non-profit, to help support more families afford wilderness therapy treatment at Blue Ridge. If eligible, your Admissions Director will help guide you through the STLF application process and/or the Blue Ridge financial aid application.

Is wilderness therapy worth the money?

There's no one better to answer this question than former Blue Ridge parents. During your family's application process, your Admissions Director will be happy to connect you with Blue Ridge alumni parent mentors and references who can help to ease your concerns, offer emotional support, and answer questions you may have from the invaluable perspective of a former wilderness therapy parent.

In the mean time, visit our Testimonials Page to listen to the inspirational stories of hope, gratitude and healing from Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness alumni.