By answering the following questions, we can help you assess whether Swift River is a good choice for your teen. You can also call our admissions counselors to discuss your teen’s needs in more detail. Assessment 1. Has your teen gotten "off track" to such a degree that you worry about their future? Yes No 2. If you answered yes, please indicate which behaviors/issues they are exhibiting (check all that apply) Depression or Anxiety Substance abuse or self-medication Academic struggles Family conflicts/challenges Isolation/Withdrawal 3. What steps have you taken already to deal with this behavior (check all that apply): Therapy sessions with a local professional Wilderness therapy program Residential Treatment program Traditional boarding school Psychological/Educational Testing None of the above 4. Would your teen be willing and motivated to attend Academy at Swift River? Yes No 5. If you answered "No" to question 4, and your teen has not participated in a previous intervention program, would you be willing to enroll your teen in a 4-6 week wilderness therapy program before attendance at Swift River? (we can recommend specific programs) Yes No Does not apply 6. Can your teen participate in a rigorous college preparatory academic program? Yes No 7. Is attending college a goal for your teen? Yes No 8. Has your teen been violent or physically aggressive toward others and/or engaged in serious self-harm? Yes No 9. Does you teen have a history of running away from home or other programs? Yes No 10. Are you prepared to commit to an minimum of a 12-month program (or slightly less if your teen is or is close to being a senior in high school) at a program such as Swift River? Yes No