SUWS of the Carolinas

SUWS of the Carolinas is our primary treatment program and is dedicated to helping children and adolescents who are having difficulties with mental illness and substance abuse concerns.

The Seasons program at SUWS is designed for our younger clients, ages 10-13, who are struggling with a variety of mental health concerns and behavioral issues.

Phoenix Outdoor is a male-only program, whose primary focus is helping adolescents who are battling substance abuse issues and their associated complications.

The Approach program is a male-only program and is dedicated to help adolescents who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and social issues.

Coming to SUWS may have been the hardest thing I have ever done, but by far the most necessary. SUWS stayed with me and I never forgot what I learned here. Everything changed for me, I got my family and my life back. I became proud of who I was. I came back to SUWS about nine months after I graduated as a mentor because I wanted to share my Read More

Thank you for taking the time to about the wilderness programs at SUWS of the Carolinas during this difficult time in your life. Making the decision to send your child to a wilderness-based treatment program can be difficult. We want you to know that our entire staff is ready to help your child achieve a healthy, happy future.

SUWS of the Carolinas has extensive experience helping young people, ages 10-17, and their families work through specific challenges in life. Through the use of the wilderness, in combination with traditional therapeutic methods, we help encourage change in each youth that comes to us for care.

Whether your child or adolescent is struggling with an addiction to alcohol or marijuana, is suffering from the debilitating symptoms of a mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety, or is trying to overcome the challenges associated with autism spectrum disorders, our team of highly qualified professionals is ready to help. Call our admissions department today. Together we can help your child achieve true healing.

Primary Focus of the Provider

• Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse

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Type of Care

• Substance abuse treatment
• Do not use medication for opioid addiction

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Facility Type

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Treatment Approaches

• Cognitive/behavioral therapy
• Dialectical behavioral therapy
• Substance abuse counseling approach
• Trauma-related counseling
• Rational emotive behavioral therapy

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Facility Smoking Policy

• Smoking not permitted

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Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, etc.)

• Residential
• Short-term residential
• Long-term residential

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Facility Operation (e.g. Private, Public)

• Private organization
• State mental health department
• State department of health
• Commission on Accreditation and Rehabilitation

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Payment/Insurance Accepted

• Cash or self-payment

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Emergency Mental Health Services

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Payment Assistance Available

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Language Services

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Special Programs/Groups Offered

• Adolescents

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Ancillary Services

• Treatment for internet use disorder
• Individual counseling offered
• Group counseling offered
• Family counseling offered
• 12-step faciltitation approach
• Brief intervention approach
• Contingency management/motivational incentive
• Motivational interviewing
• Anger management
• Relapse prevention

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Age Groups Accepted

• Children/adolescents

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Gender Accepted

• Female
• Male

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Exclusive Services

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