The term "wilderness program" is often used to describe a program where a parent sends a child for a "quick fix". These wilderness programs usually range from 7-65 day periods. We at Teenrecovery.com do not feel that wilderness programs provide the necessary after-care that is needed to make a long and lasting change in a troubled teen's life. We promote alternatives to wilderness programs such as residential treatment, specialty boarding schools, and behavior modification programs.

Featured Wilderness Program Alternatives :      SPECIALTY SCHOOLS   Pilares De Esperanza Pilares de Esperanza is located in what many have described as "the most beautiful country in the world." Costa Rica. Pilares de Esperanza has a "world class program in a world class environment", which combines to help instill a new sense of change and awakening in all who go there. It is also a great value for parents with students ages 17 and younger because its tuition at $1995 per month is almost half what comparable programs with similar services charge. The setting is breathtaking, peaceful, safe, and a world away from the problems associated with the child's former environment. More About This School...    Carolina Springs Academy The program is situated on a beautiful campus.  It is placed on the upstate farmland, a one-hour drive from Greenville, Columbia or Augusta, Georgia. More About This School...     Academy at Ivy Ridge The Academy at Ivy Ridge is located in upper New York State along the St. Lawrence River and close to the Adirondack Mountains. More About This School... Darrington Academy Darrington Academy is located on the outskirts of Blue Ridge, Georgia. More About This School...   Midwest Academy A Specialty Boarding School located on a secluded 60 acres in the Tri-State Area of Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri.  More About This School...    Spring Creek Lodge Spring Creek Lodge is located on 80 acres of prime forest land in Western Montana near Thompson Falls.  More About This School...         TREATMENT CENTERS     Cross Creek Programs The Cross Creek Programs are located in Southern Utah's Color Country near St. George and Zion National Park. More About This School...    Tranquility Bay  Tranquility Bay is located on the friendly tourist Island of Jamaica, just a few hundred miles off the coast of Florida.  More About This School...        MILITARY SCHOOL     Gulf Coast Christian Academy for Boys  Gulf Coast Academy is located about 45 min North West of Mobile Alabama, about 4 miles west of Evanston in Lucedale Mississippi. More About This School...      SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGE 7 to 14      Majestic Ranch Academy The Majestic Ranch Academy is located on the Utah side of the Wyoming, Idaho, and Utah border in the rural community of Randolph. More About This School...        TEEN MATERNITY PROGRAM     New Beginnings New Beginnings Maternity Home is a safe, secure, supervised and structured living environment bound by positive, decent expectations and rules.... More About This School...