Wilderness Recovery Center

....a program of Hillcrest Community Services

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Wilderness Recovery Center Wilderness Recovery Center is a wilderness treatment center, an adolescent residential treatment center for adolescent addiction treatment and teen substance abuse for adolescent males 14-18. Our program is designed to address emotional, behavioral, and developmental disorders that are often associated with the substance abuse issues our boys are currently experiencing.  In addition to being licensed by the California Department of Social Services our program is certified by the State Department of Alcohol and Drug to provide adolescent addiction treatment.  Our ranch provides an excellent setting for the educational and therapeutic programs we offer.  We are located approximately 35 miles east of Redding, California on a 200 acre apple ranch.   Our physical layout allows us to function much like a small community with the residents living in three six-bed houses; of which one is large enough to function as a community center for therapeutic groups, dining and an occasional social gathering.  This location allows us access to many northern California wilderness areas, including the Trinity Alps, Shasta Lake, Lassen Volcanic National Park and many other recreational areas that are the foundation for the wilderness component of our program. Typical resident profile The typical resident at WRC presents addictive and/or compulsive behaviors common to teen substance abuse.  As a result of this they more often than not have legal issues that prompted their placement at WRC.   Common issues include: •        They come from dysfunctional families •        They act out in self-destructive ways •        Are unable to maintain “normal”  relationships with peers •        Often have moderate attachment  disorders •        Express antisocial behaviors •        Have difficulties in school •        They are often depressed •        Have repressed anger •        Exhibit low self-esteem Our services and how we provide them Our adolescent residential treatment center incorporates a treatment model that is integrated to present therapeutic principles involving all life aspects of the resident on the facility.  From “get up” to “lights out” therapy is an ongoing process that includes: •        Individual and group therapy •        Cognitive behavior modification •        Staff modeling and mentoring •        12-Step Principles and meetings •        Ranch work and recreation •        Wilderness trips   The adolescent addiction treatment plan is central to each resident's recovery process. •        Designed to meet the individual’s needs •        Formulated to develop self-awareness •        Enhances self-esteem    A psycho-drama (role play) group that is conducted by a licensed professional addresses: •        Negative family dynamics •        Aggressiveness •        Anti-social behaviors Ranch work is also designed as part of the therapeutic adolescent addiction treatment plan: •        Promoting a new and strong work ethic •        An introduction to vocational skills such as vehicle maintenance or food service The Wilderness Program follows for the most part the structure and philosophy of the Colorado Outward Bound School; a wilderness program founded by an innovative German Educator, Kurt Hahn.  Our wilderness treatment center program develops: •        A realization of camaraderie and trust •        An awareness of personal individuality •        A realization of personal potential •        Builds emotional strength •        Character and maturity Family visitation and therapy formatted to the particular needs of the resident and his family: •        Designed with reunification its primary focus •        Addresses communication pitfalls •        Develops an awareness of negative family dynamics and the “roles” that foster them. Other factors in the therapeutic process: •        School on grounds •        Vocational training •        After care plans •        Independent living skills •        Transition into “mainstream” society Typical Stay A minimum planned stay can vary per the individual.  We provide adolescent addiction treatment, care, education and therapeutic counseling for as long as the resident is on the facility.  Typical time is as little as 9 months to 24 months.  Total length of stay is customized to the therapeutic process of each boy.  Progressing through the program depends upon the resident’s degree of willingness and ability to move ahead.  The average stay is between 12 and 18 months. How we make evaluation easier for the placement officer Communication is a key element in making joint decisions between the facility and the placement agency and officer. Intake •        Easy access to our intake officer for placement needs and questions •        Thorough assessment of the perspective client’s needs to determine the appropriateness of each client prior to placement DSS required reports (Needs and Services & Quarterly reports) •        Thorough and timely Facility availability •        Counselors available for site visits and telephone communication •        Accessibility to administration records, schedules of resident duties and activities Joint cooperation in all decision making regarding the resident.

You are currently visiting a page on the WildernessRecovery.org website. Wilderness Recovery Center is a wilderness treatment center, an adolescent residential treatment center for adolescent addiction treatment and teen substance abuse for adolescent males 14-18.

Wilderness Recovery Center "Because life is a process, so is the recovery solution." Contact us at Wilderness Recovery Center! We are here to answer any question you may have. Phone: 530-337-6724 Email: Info@WildernessRecovery.org Probation Officers and Placement Officers click here for more information on adolescent addiction treatment.

Welcome to Hillcrest Community Services. May you enjoy your visit on our website. We are a community based non-profit organization which provides therapeutic services to individuals, youths & families for the purpose of creating healthier individuals and families. Our Hillcrest Springs Foster Family Agency provides services to nurture children to become their potential by supporting foster families to change lives. Our Wilderness Recovery Center provides teen substance abuse recovery solutions for adolescent boys 14-18. For more information call: Hillcrest Community Services 530-246-2181 Wilderness Recovery Center 530-337-6724 Hillcrest Springs Foster Family Agency 530-246-4718

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