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True North Wilderness Program
5354 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont 05673
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About the True North Wilderness Program
True North Wilderness Program, located at 5354 Main Street in Waitsfield, Vermont, is a health institution that offers a comprehensive adolescent program for young adults and their families. Our program provides clinically sophisticated assessment, intervention, and transition planning through daily outdoor activities, supportive staff, similar peers, and therapeutic goals.
We believe in the importance of parental participation in our process, with weekly calls from their child's therapist and additional support from a parent therapist. Our small group setting, with a maximum of seven students, allows for individual attention, safety, and relationship-building among peers.
Students receive individual and group therapy sessions with their Masters-level therapist every Monday and Thursday, ensuring consistent support and growth. Led by owners Ty Maves and Mod Barefoot, our team of dedicated professionals provides an inspiring and nurturing experience for our students and their families.
Join us for an in-person presentation series on serving marginalized populations in the LGBTQ community, as well as a networking opportunity for professionals in the Northeastern United States. We look forward to welcoming you to True North Wilderness Program."
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5354 Main St, Waitsfield, VT 05673, United States
Opening hours of True North Wilderness Program
Monday:
08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday:
08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday:
08:00 - 16:30
Thursday:
08:00 - 16:30
Friday:
08:00 - 16:30
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews of True North Wilderness Program
"DO NOT GO HERE OR SEND YOUR KIDS HERE. they constantly ignore what you need and say that you are attention seeking if you tell them you are sick, and then they dont give help or medication and absolutely will not take you to a hospital. They made us hike for hours every day carrying 30 pound backpacks and everyone there is so malnourished. We got fed less then 700 calories per day and the punishments were insanely brutal. I had to sleep outside with just a tarp and some sticks in the rain and mud. DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT SENDING YOUR CHILD TO *ANY* WILDERNESS CAMLS. JUST GET NORMAL THERAPY"
"The TTI (Troubled Teen Industry) is fundamentally flawed in even the best cases, which True North Wilderness Program is not. It is a dangerous and isolating experience for children struggling with their mental health. I personally know someone who attended True North, and while their experience is their own and I will keep it private, it is as dehumanizing and unsafe as you might picture for such a place. If you'll look closely, you'll see that many of the lower reviews on this program are refuted by True North, either devaluing the criticism by commenting that the person was not an attendant, or explaining why, in fact, they are exempt from the negative feedback. True North has repeated exactly the same message multiple times under reviews, part of which states that there have been no deaths at True North. That that is something they hold up as an example of competence is deeply worrying - a therapeutic program should do so much more than simply not murdering their patients. This place has hurt someone I care deeply about, and if you care about your child, I hope you will not make the mistake of sending them here. Do your research before considering residential or wilderness facilities. They can be at best ineffective and at worst deeply traumatizing."
"In March 2018 I was sent to True North. It was difficult being away from home, however I soon triumphed in nature. Newfound confidence from the shelter building, fire-starting, and navigational responsibilities, reconnected me with my childhood self. The people I met at True North, both guides and students I am eternally grateful for. A challenging, emotional, yet extremely powerful experience, truly brought me back to reality. My only gripes came with the after-care I received. There was a big push for me to continue therapy after True North. This extended to a two-year stay at the now closed-Montana Academy. True North was great, but after care was an unnecessary and absolute hell. Wilderness was enough to fix me, it's likely that's all you'll need for your child too. True North is a challenging, yet wonderfully rewarding experience I am so grateful to have had."
"Our family had an amazing experience with True North, top to bottom. Not only did my child thrive and grow, her group leader (therapist) and the family therapist (and family therapy component) were fantastic. True North's communication structure, with weekly check-in sessions with the group leader (therapist) as well as a weekly session with a family therapist, was such that I always felt deeply informed and supported throughout the entire 3 months. I always knew what was happening and what was coming next for my child. Through the letter-writing program, I got an even deeper sense of my child's therapeutic work, and was confident that she was getting strong support and guidance. When I went for the 1.5-day family therapy workshop visit, I could immediately sense her growth, confidence, and pride in her work and progress. When she was nearing graduation, I felt supported in my decision-making and my choices for post-True North. The transition back home was challenging for my child as can be expected, but with the tools from True North and a lot of thought and discussion, I ultimately decided that she would live at home and go to school in our city (rather than transfer to a transitional program or therapeutic boarding school). My child loved being at True North. She still misses it, 4 months later, and talks of returning as a guide when she's old enough. It was a life-changing experience for her, and for me as her parent. I can't say enough good things about True North, the program, the therapists, the guides, and the staff!"
"I'm reflecting on our True North Wilderness experience as I pack my daughter up to begin her first year at college. We are here because True North was there when we needed them. Embarking on a journey with True North was a difficult decision for our family, and the program was nothing less than challenging for everyone involved - but oh, what emerged was priceless. It is an experience like no other. I have a child (now emerging adult) that is able to effectively listen and communicate, advocate for her needs, and practice self-reflection in a way that makes every day manageable when it wasn't before. TN helped to make our non-traditional family function. I am very grateful for this program, and especially for Bo - the person who really helped my daughter and our family to transform."
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