- We aim to have an easy and streamlined admissions process in your time of need.
- We accept admissions year round and are an open/rolling admissions program.We can admit 365 days a year, 24 hours per day.
- We do not need a direct referral for admission.Most families will call on their own finding us through a variety of referral sources. Private therapist, psychiatrist, psychologists, doctors, outpatient/inpatient programs, interventionists, educational consultants, employee assistance professionals, addiction consultants, alumni, internet, attorneys, probation officers, etc. may all recommend our program, but we will still need to speak with a family member or guardian.
- The first time you call you will speak with one of our admission counselors.We will screen for appropriateness, share information about Wilderness Treatment Center, and send you the forms required for admission.
- 80% of our clients will come alone or with a family member.20% will be transported by an adolescent transportation company or sober escort.
- Please have your insurance card available if you would like us to check your insurance.
- Admissions can happen quickly.We can essentially admit a client the same day a family first calls.
- Airport pickup is available, free of charge.
- If we cant help you, we know someone that can? Please call with questions.
- Facts Sheet.
- 12 step recovery program - Minnesota Model.
- 4 day family therapy program
- 60 day treatment program; this includes our 16-21 day wilderness experience.
- Males only, ages 14-24
- Treatment center located on a rustic ranch in the heart of Montana’s Rocky Mountains
- Members of the clinical staff are involved in personal 12-step recovery programs and are state certified Licensed Addiction Counselors.
- 5-to-1 patient to counselor ratio.
- Individual treatment planning.
- Weekly family contact.
- Follow-up surveys.
- State licensed facility-Insurance approved/medically supervised (subject to individual policy).
- EAP services.
- Featured on national TV documentary Over The Influence.
- Presently our services are being used by professionals from 37 states.
- Selected for Avon Books,” The 100 Best Treatment Centers for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse."
- Featured on NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw.
- "Treatment Today"Cover Story.
- "Employee Assistance"Feature Article.
- “Montana” MagazineFeature Article.
- “Our Health” MagazineCover Story.
- National GeographicArticle.
- Professional CounselorFeature Article.
- “Freedom” MagazineCover Story.
- Wilderness Treatment Center is an inpatient free-standing facility for males 14-24 years old.The program is approximately 60 days with the actual length of stay based on how the patient progresses through the treatment process. Patients may be admitted either by self, by their physicians, family, clergy, or other treatment programs and professionals.
- Admissions are scheduled seven days a week.Contact the admissions coordinator at the business office Monday through Friday for 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M.S.T. to make necessary arrangements.
- Per Day$425.00Wilderness Treatment Center - includes room, board, and all therapy.
- Clothing Allowance (upon admission)$500.00Clothing for Wilderness Expedition, fishing license, film, etc. All equipment such as backpacks, sleeping bags, etc. is provided. Any equipment damage due to abuse will be billed to patient’s account.
- Family WeekOur 4 1/2 day family program is held once per month, utilizing the principles of the Al-Anon program and family system dynamics. Our family therapists are available Sunday through Thursday for phone conferences and will arrange a family week attendance with you.
- AftercareAftercare is the responsibility of the patient and family. The patient and his counselor will make arrangements for aftercare during the last phase of treatment.
- Wilderness Treatment Center is a licensed, free-standing, in-patient treatment center that uses the steps of A.A. and N.A.The program is medically supervised and covered by some medical insurance plans.
- Wilderness Treatment Center is licensed through the State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Addiction and Mental Health Disorders Division.
- Wake Up7:00.
- Breakfast7:30.
- Chores8:00.
- Day by Day Group Therapy9:00.
- Lecture9:45.
- Break10:10.
- Group Therapy10:30.
- Lunch12:00.
- Individual Counseling1:30.
- Step Group/ Peer Evaluation2:30.
- Individual Counseling Assignments3:30.
- Lecture/tape4:00.
- Supper5:30.
- Free Time6:30.
- Big Book/ Na Meeting7:30.
- Free Time8:30.
- In Cabin10:00.
- Lights Out10: 30.
- Wake Up7:00.
- Breakfast7:30.
- Chores8:00.
- Day by Day Group Therapy9:00.
- Lecture9:45.
- Break10:10.
- Group Therapy10:30.
- Lunch12:00.
- Individual Counseling1:30.
- Step Group/ Peer Evaluation2:30.
- Individual Counseling Assignments3:30.
- Lecture/tape4:00.
- Supper5:30.
- Free Time6:30.
- Big Book Study7:30.
- Free Time8:30.
- In Cabin10:00.
- Lights Out10: 30.
- Wake Up7:00.
- Breakfast7:30.
- Chores8:00.
- Day by Day Group Therapy9:00.
- Lecture9:45.
- Break10:10.
- Group Therapy10:30.
- Lunch12:00.
- Individual Counseling1:30.
- Community Meeting2:30
- Individual Counseling Assignments3:30.
- Lecture/tape4:00. ,
- Supper5:30.
- Free Time6:30.
- AA Meeting In7:30.
- Kalispell/at Ranch8:30.
- In Cabin10:00.
- Lights Out10: 30.
- Wake Up7:00.
- Breakfast7:30.
- Chores8:00.
- Day by Day Group Therapy9:00.
- Lecture9:45.
- Break10:10.
- Group Therapy10:30.
- Lunch12:00.
- Individual Counseling1:30.
- Group Therapy2:00.
- Staffing/ Recreation Therapy3:15.
- Lecture/tape4:00
- Supper5:30.
- Free Time6:30.
- Big Book/ Na Meeting7:30.
- Free Time8:30.
- In Cabin10:00.
- Lights Out10: 30.
- Wake Up7:00.
- Breakfast7:30.
- Chores8:00.
- Day By Day Group8:30.
- Work Therapy10:10.
- Lunch12:00.
- Work Therapy1:30.
- Supper5:30.
- Free Time6:30.
- In Cabin10:00.
- Lights Out10: 30.
- Wake Up7:00.
- Breakfast7:30.
- Chores
- Day By Day Group8:30.
- Work Therapy10:30
- Lunch12:00.
- Work Therapy1:30.
- Supper
- Free Time
- AA Meeting6:30.
- Kalispell/at Ranch7:30.
- Free Time8:30.
- Lights out at 12:0012:00.
- Wake Up9:00.
- Brunch (10:00)
- Day by Day Group Chores
- Recreation Therapy / Visitors1:30.
- Work/free Time
- INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENTS
- Supper5:00.
- AA Speaker7:30.
- Meeting at Ranch
- Free Time
- Lights Out10:30.
- All Patients Must Bring Picture Id. Mark all Clothing. Please bring a copy of vaccinations and a list of allergies. all Medication Must Be in Original Bottle with Clealy Marked Instructions. No packages allowed during treatment.
- Jeans
- Long sleeved shirts
- T-Shirts
- Coat, Hat, Gloves
- Tennis Shoes
- Socks (for winter heavy socks)
- Underwear (long underwear in winter months)
- Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, razors, etc.)
- Shorts in summer months
- Flip-Flops for shower
- Spending moneyallowed $1.00 per day - Please send to WTC by check.
- Writing paper, enveloped, stamps
- Chap Stick
- Phone Cards
- Sweatshirt
- Disposable Camera (no flash cameras)
- Lightweight hiking boots
- Rain Jacket
- Because our facility is located on a working cattle ranch, dress is very casual.Please bring clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty, and if possible, mark them with your name. Laundry will be done every four days, so bring enough clothes for that kind of time period, but not much more, as storage is limited. We provide bedding and towels.
- DO NOT bring radios, musical instruments, tape players, walkmans, cd players, mp3 players, ipods, or jewelry.(You will not be allowed to wear jewelry on the wilderness trip.) Also, DO NOT bring magazines or books (besides treatment material, AA literature or religious bibles). Chewing gum is not allowed. Please notify us before admission if the patient is on prescribed medication.
- Wilderness Treatment Center is not responsible for personal property brought for the patient’s own use.It is the patient’s responsibility to take care of the personal property and to turn in any valuables in their possession. We are not responsible for any belongings left (patients leaving belongings at time of discharge or if a patient leaves the facility against staff advice) or for mailing any articles left at our facility.