Our Student
“I got here and it was like we were all the same person-
we all had the same story."
- Student
Who is our student?
Adolescent Program Ages 14-17
Young Adult Programs Ages 18-23
Our student may have:
- Struggled with anxiety, ADHD, or depression — who hasn’t?
- Been through something tough
- Had a hard time socially
- Had a tough time in school
- Experienced a major life transition
- Been trying to figure out their future
- Felt stuck or directionless
- Struggled with motivation
- Spent too much time on screens
- Struggled with independent living skills/ life skills
Our students must meet our Essential Eligibility Criteria which we will review as part of our admissions process.
Our program is a middle ground program, so we get a middle ground student- someone who is looking for more support than the average program, but is NOT looking for something therapeutic.
"The supportive gap year program was all I needed to begin life on my own.
It built my confidence in others and myself and it truly felt like I had a new home in New Zealand." - Student
What they need:
- A break from school
- To get out of the house
- Something fun & productive
- To make real friends who get it
- A full, structured daily schedule
- To build life skills
- Space to be self-driven
- Time outdoors
- Opportunities to step outside their comfort zone
- To learn how to live independently
- Intentional time to plan their future path
- To build confidence
- To make a ton of good memories
- A coach who steps in when they’re stuck and steps back when they’re not
What they DON’T need:
- Something really therapeutic that would be overkill and too intense
- Something super strict
- Something boring!
- A party trip or basic tourism
Our program is not suited for students:
- Who are experiencing acute mental health crisis
- Who have experienced suicidal ideation within the last year
- Who have exhibited self-harming behaviors in the last 6 months
- With current or recent history of drug or alcohol seeking behavior
- Displaying out-of-home aggression
- Diagnosed with certain types of mental health disorders
- Who are not compliant with medication
- Who are perpetrators of bullying
- Exhibiting certain types of high risk behavior
- With certain types of chronic health conditions
Please note, we do not provide any clinical services, instead we focus on in the moment coaching in a wellness environment and coordinate optional virtual visits with the at home clinician of your choice.
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