Wilderness Programs for Troubled Teens in New Jersey

New Jersey offers many different programs for your teenage boy or girl. These programs vary greatly in the treatment of your teen and also vary in how they are structured.Currently there are no wilderness programs located in the state of New Jersey. Residential treatment centers offer services including constant staff supervision, therapists and counselors for both male and female teens who have mental disorders or drug problems. They provide a safe environment where the troubled teen is away from negative outside influences. Boarding schools provide a facility where teens live together and are monitored by teachers.

Wilderness programs have your troubled teen boys and girls participate in a backpacking expedition that combines the benefits of outdoor living, physical activity, and extensive psychotherapy. A therapist resides with your troubled teen throughout the expedition. This creates an unmatched therapeutic relationship resulting in remarkable outcomes for troubled teens. Wilderness programs provides a life-changing experience that helps your troubled teen create a solid foundation upon which they can create a healthy future.

There are still many options available if you do not have a wilderness programs in your area. Christian boarding schools for troubled teens can be vary valuable and have an extremely powerful impact. Zion Educational Service's child placing specialists are dedicated to helping families of troubled teenagers find the very best possible solution.

If you have any questions or concerns contact ZES, (Zion Educational Services) immediately to talk to a child education specialist at 866-439-8112.

Here is a list of major cities in New Jersey that may have Wilderness Programs:

Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Edison, Toms River, Trenton, Camden, Clifton, East Orange, Passaic, Union City, Bayonne, Irvington, Vineland, Union, Wayne, New Brunswick, Plainfield, Bloomfield, Perth Amboy, East Brunswick, West New York, West Orange, Hackensack