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Admissions for InnerRoads Wilderness Program

Who we accept

We accept youth ages 14-17, both male and female, who are currently struggling with a variety of challenges including:    

• intense conflicts with family members, teachers, and peers
• trouble with the law
• depression
• anger
• self-destructive behaviors and beliefs
• low sense of self worth
• substance abuse

All youth must have at least one parent, guardian, or foster parent who is willing to participate in all aspects of our parenting program, which includes 10 parent group sessions, multiple family sessions, community service and group recreational activities.  We realize this is a huge commitment.  We believe it is essential to each youth's success that a parent be deeply involved in their child's and their own personal growth. 

We do not require families who live outside the Missoula area to participate in the weekly parent group meetings. Instead we require that these parents contract for counseling service in their own community. We do ask that all parents attend the family reunification weekend and graduation weekend (two, 2-day events).

Application Process

We are currently accepting applications for expeditions. Please link to our admissions packet and brochure below to get started on your family's application.

Click here to download application package.

Please feel free to call program director Michael Hudson at 721-2704, ext 230 if you have any questions about the application process.

After we have received a completed application, we will schedule an interview with both the parent and adolescent.  The purpose of this interview is to make sure that InnerRoads Wilderness Program is a good fit for both the youth and parent, and to ensure that InnerRoads can serve the family well.