New Vision Wilderness

New Vision Wilderness After almost 17 years of healing in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, we have made the decision to close New Vision (NVW).

While we are not accepting new enrollments, we will ensure all our current students and families can complete their treatment process. New Vision Wilderness is a nationally recognized outdoor behavioral healthcare and trauma-informed outdoor therapy program in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin that provides preteens, teens and young adults immediate intervention and intensive mental health treatment. The wilderness experience allows teens, young adults and their families to have the opportunity to heal their relationships and foster personal growth.

Will you be in Puerto Rico for School Connections?? If you will be, make sure to reach out to Mary Jo to get some time w...
02/02/2024

Will you be in Puerto Rico for School Connections?? If you will be, make sure to reach out to Mary Jo to get some time with our team! We would love to connect! Deschutes Wilderness Therapy First Light Wilderness Therapy

We had a wonderful time at the NATSAP - National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs conference last week! O...
01/25/2024

We had a wonderful time at the NATSAP - National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs conference last week! On top of amazing sessions and wonderful connections, one of our favorite parts of our time there was meeting up with other wilderness professionals! Collaboration and coordination are top properties to ensure SAFE, ACCESSIBLE and EFFECTIVE treatment for students and their families! 💪♥️

Deschutes Wilderness Therapy
First Light Wilderness Therapy
Elements Wilderness Program
BlueFire Wilderness Therapy
Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness
Legacy Outdoor Adventures
Juniper Canyon Recovery Center
Trails Carolina Therapeutic Wilderness Program
Confluence Behavioral Health
Evoke Therapy Programs
Summit Achievement
RedCliff Ascent Wilderness Therapy

Please join us in wishing Cal a happy work anniversary! Cal's flexibility and dedication shine through in his work in an...
01/24/2024

Please join us in wishing Cal a happy work anniversary! Cal's flexibility and dedication shine through in his work in any of our groups. 🙌 He goes above and beyond to ensure his students get top-notch treatment, using his outdoor expertise to make learning exciting. 🏞️ Thanks, Cal, for your hard work this past year—we're lucky to have you on the team! 🚀 Excited to see what's next for you at New Vision!

Please join us in congratulating Karyn on 1 year with New Vision! Karyn is a field instructor on the team that has worke...
01/17/2024

Please join us in congratulating Karyn on 1 year with New Vision! Karyn is a field instructor on the team that has worked in all of our groups! Her flexability and willingness to help where needed is unmatched. Karyn has brings her own style to her work and helps to make sure that all tasks are completed and that her students and co-staff all have what they need. Karyn is a joy to have on the team and helps to foster a sense of community and belonging to all those around her. We appreciate all of her hard work and dedication over the past year and look forward to what she will achieve next!

“Plants and animals don’t fight the winter; they don’t pretend it’s not happening and attempt to carry on living the sam...
01/17/2024

“Plants and animals don’t fight the winter; they don’t pretend it’s not happening and attempt to carry on living the same lives that they lived in the summer. They prepare. They adapt. They perform extraordinary acts of metamorphosis to get them through. Winter is a time of withdrawing from the world, maximising scant resources, carrying out acts of brutal efficiency and vanishing from sight; but that’s where the transformation occurs. Winter is not the death of the life cycle, but its crucible.”
― Katherine May, Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times

Happy Work Anniversary to our amazing Logistics Coordinator- Lucas! Lucas has been with New Vision for a year now and in...
01/17/2024

Happy Work Anniversary to our amazing Logistics Coordinator- Lucas! Lucas has been with New Vision for a year now and in that time has helped use his passion and experience to help improve some of our buildings! On top of helping to make sure our buildings stay beautiful, Lucas helps to make sure the students have what they need at resupply- which is a huge task! We cannot thank Lucas enough for his hard work and hope that you join us in wishing him a happy anniversary!

Will you be in Orlando next week for the NATSAP conference?? Make sure to check out this presntation by K. Jamila Minnif...
01/12/2024

Will you be in Orlando next week for the NATSAP conference?? Make sure to check out this presntation by K. Jamila Minnifield, Talley Webb, MA, CRMC and Rick Pollard, Ph.D. on supporting families!

Journey to Better
Whetstone Academy
Deschutes Wilderness Therapy
First Light Wilderness Therapy
NATSAP - National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs

The New Vision Wilderness, Deschutes Wilderness Therapy and First Light Wilderness Therapy teams are excited to be trave...
01/10/2024

The New Vision Wilderness, Deschutes Wilderness Therapy and First Light Wilderness Therapy teams are excited to be traveling to Orlando next week for the NATSAP Conference! If you will be there, we would love to catch up! Please reach out to Mary Jo DeGrandi at maryjo.degrandi@embarkbh.com or 860-916-8570 to catch up with our team!

We also want to celebrate our leading lady- Kaci Olson-Sapinski and congratulate her on 9 years with New Vision! As our ...
01/08/2024

We also want to celebrate our leading lady- Kaci Olson-Sapinski and congratulate her on 9 years with New Vision! As our Executive Director, Kaci works hard to make sure everyone has what they need. From folks on the team to students and families in our program, Kaci is always looking to make sure people are cared for and supported.

Kaci has also been a champion for the Northwoods. Having grown up in the area, she is a strong advocate for the unique opportunities that Wisconsin provides for outdoor behavioral healthcare and the healing powers of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

Please join us in celebrating Kaci and her 9 years of hard work, dedication and joy!

Join us in congratulating our Field Director, Lauren, on her SIX year anniversary with New Vision Wilderness! Lauren sta...
01/08/2024

Join us in congratulating our Field Director, Lauren, on her SIX year anniversary with New Vision Wilderness! Lauren started as a Field Instructor and quickly moved into management roles where she help train, develop, and mentor other staff members. As Field Director, Lauren now acts as the manager for our Field Team members and makes sure that these individuals are providing quality care to our students and families. Outisde of her duties, Lauren is also an amazing example of our relational model. From having the tough conversations with students about assignments and goals, to agreeing to their requests for her to jump out of canoes to play mermaids, Lauren is always focused on being there and being present for our students! Happy work anniversary and thank you for all you do!

We want to take a moment to wish Barb Lang a happy 2 years with our outdoor programs! Barb began working as an Admission...
01/03/2024

We want to take a moment to wish Barb Lang a happy 2 years with our outdoor programs! Barb began working as an Admissions Counselor and has now begun representing all 3 of our locations (New Vision Wilderness, Deschutes Wilderness Therapy and First Light Wilderness Therapy) as a Director of Clinical Partnerships! Barb's passion for Wilderness Therapy and deep empahty for families allows her to connect with folks on such a deep level! We are incredibly lukcy to have Barb on our team and wish her the best for her years to come!

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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New Vision Wilderness (NVW) is an innovative wilderness therapy program for those who require immediate intervention and intensive treatment. Our programs specialize in treating struggles associated with adoption, developmental trauma, anxiety, and addiction. We serve preteens, teens, young adults and families in three U.S. locations: the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin, the majestic Cascade mountain range of Central Oregon and the National Forest of Georgia