ASHEVILLE, N.C, April 22, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Phoenix Outdoor, LLC began accepting students today after being issued a license from North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services as a Therapeutic Habilitative Camp. Phoenix Outdoor's wilderness treatment program provides comprehensive crisis intervention and assessment for families with teenagers ages 13-17.
"We have engaged in a carefully crafted process to design the most comprehensive and quality wilderness program in the industry," said Carolyn Bradfield, CEO and founder of Phoenix Outdoor. "Everyone at Phoenix is excited to begin our real work by helping adolescents and their families in a time of crisis."
"The state of North Carolina provides an ideal location for Phoenix. The expansive Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests offer an ideal camping and wilderness environment," said Bruce Ahern, Chief Operating Officer of Phoenix Outdoor. "We received significant support from the state of North Carolina, as well as local officials in Buncombe County who were attracted to the mission of our program and the impact that Phoenix would have on the economy of western North Carolina."
"Phoenix has attracted the best and brightest professionals from the wilderness therapy industry," said Dr. Robert Hanna, Executive Director of Phoenix Outdoor. "Our staff is experienced, well-trained, and anxious to begin working with students. The opportunities afforded by our unique base camp model, coupled with a strong therapeutic curriculum greatly enhance the experience students will have at Phoenix."
Parents and educational consultants can contact Dan Kemp, Phoenix Admissions Director to submit an application. Kemp can be reached at 877-305-0904. Applications are available online at www.phoenixoutdoor.com/admissions.htm .
About Phoenix Outdoor
Phoenix Outdoor is a therapeutic adolescent wilderness program that provides comprehensive crisis intervention and assessment for families with teenagers ages 13-17. Headquartered in Atlanta, with its base camp and wilderness operation in the mountains of western North Carolina, Phoenix Outdoor is engineered to be a safe means to help teenagers stop harmful behavior and motivate more positive choices in their lives. Phoenix combines proven and innovative treatment strategies with significant family support.
Phoenix Outdoor has assembled the most experienced and professional staff in the industry that are dedicated to bringing about positive change for students and their families. Doctorate and master-level therapists oversee the needs of students who participate in weekly individual and group therapy, and a core values curriculum.
Unlike "boot camp" models, Phoenix is an adventure-based program designed to offer adolescents healthy physical exercise and challenge, a core values curriculum, and supportive peer groups to optimize opportunities for success. For more information visit www.phoenixoutdoor.com or call 888-868-8233.