Northwoods Wilderness Therapy

807 Impala Drive Medford, WI 54451

Inpatient

About Northwoods Wilderness Therapy

Northwoods Wilderness Therapy, located in Medford, Wisconsin is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery.

Specialty rehab programs at Northwoods Wilderness Therapy include age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.

The natural setting lets patients get immersed in nature to reduce stress and begin their healing process in a holistic manner.

Northwoods Wilderness Therapy has received accreditations from The Joint Commission.

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Our Methodology

Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics. Read Full Methodology

6.5 / 10

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Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Clinical Services

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Amenities

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Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

(855) 809-0409

Website

807 Impala Drive
Medford, WI 54451

Get Help Now - 608-856-5059

Reviews of Northwoods Wilderness Therapy

3.9/5 (75 reviews)

Google Reviews

3.9 (75 reviews)

CJS

4 months ago

Harlie Hanson

6 months ago

As someone else who was in here for 90 days don t send ur kid here. Ur not aloud to even know each others names. U barely get feed. Shoot I had another girl in there attack me and say she wanted to ki�� me. No staff decided helping was a good idea. This place ripes everything away from u and expects you to be happy and willing to share everything with everyone else. Kids from different states I had a girl from NY in my group. Just please take time and seek different help then just sending them away to where they have no idea how they got there but they woke up there getting told to strip down out of there clothes to put on what seems like jail clothes. U wouldn t want that done to u so why do that to them?

Griffin Rayome

9 months ago

ABSOLUTELY DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE SPREAD AWARENESS OF THE NASTY THINGS HAPPENING HERE. THIS COMPANY HAS OVER A DOZEN DISGUSTING CHARGES AGAINST KIDS AND THIS IS THE EASIEST WAY TO RUIN YOUR CHILDS CHILDHOOD PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE CONSIDERING AT ALL THIS COMPANY IS ABSOLUTELY DISTURBING

Response from the owner9 months ago

Thank you for taking the time to leave your honest feedback. We are very sorry to hear about your described negative experience; something unacceptable under New Vision s standards. Please feel free to reach out to us at (715) 727-6366 so we can discuss the described concerns further.

rollingxviii

"the abuse of a child is the business of anyone who knows about it."

Sydney V

I was sent here at 13 years old and it has caused me trauma that I still deal with to this day. I was very hurt as a kid and was going through severe depression and PTSD, so my parents decided to look into this wilderness therapy program. But I promise you it s not what you think it is. Most of the kids/teens that go here were taken from their homes in the middle of the night, and taken out into the middle of the woods where I personally spent months away from home living in the wilderness. The youngest person in my group was 11 years old. You have no contact with the outside world, no contact with your family or friends, and the only updates your parents get on you is through the guides and therapist who comes out into the woods once a week. On a few occasions kids have tried to run away and get back to society but it s never successful because you re watched the whole time and you are miles and miles away from anyone seeing or hearing you. Once I finally left I was in therapy for many years after that but had a lot of trouble connecting with any therapist or telling anyone what was happening because I was terrified of being sent back, or being sent to one of their boarding schools. I will not share ALL the details of my experience there, but PLEASE please do not send your children here i promise you there are safer and healthier therapy options.

Sydney, Thank you for taking the time to leave your honest feedback. We are very sorry to hear about your described negative experience; something unacceptable under New Vision s standards. Please feel free to reach out to us at (715) 727-6366 so we can discuss the described concerns further.

Aoife Mulvihill

11 months ago

NEVER SEND YOUR CHILD HERE - PLEASE READNVW deleted my previous review. Let's see if they leave this one up. I went to New Vision when I was 13 years old, the youngest age they accepted at the time. Seeing that they have lowered this age to 10 is absolutely mortifying. This entire program is a cash grab that relies on coercive control, fear, and manipulation to terrify children into submission and "behavior." The psychological abuse I experienced at this program caused extensive long-term damage, leaving me more mentally unwell when I left than I arrived. When a client doesn't "behave" i.e. having "side conversations" (conversations out of earshot of staff), stealing food (because we were UNDERFED IN HARSH CONDITIONS), or other "bad behavior," that child is placed on "isolation." Isolation is when a child's tent is placed 50-100 yards away from the rest of the group and the other children are not to look at, speak to, or acknowledge the isolated child. If they do, they too put themselves at risk of being put on isolation. Additionally, I went in the winter. We were freezing at all times, and I even got a frostbite-like condition. We would shower once per week in a tent. There were also "challenges" we were assigned. One is called the survivor pack challenge where instead of a backpack, you carry your belongings in a tarp tied with rope on your back while you hike, something very dangerous on the body. A girl in my group had sciatica and was put on this challenge. She was SCREAMING in pain as we hiked, but she was forced to continue. Having reconnected with other girls from my group years later, we all have reached the same conclusions. Note- they do not allow you to exchange contact info likely for this reason. I am almost 23 years old now, and I still think about this program often. Parents, I implore you to realize that there are ZERO positive reviews from former clients. I assume that when you bring this concern to the staff, they write us off as troubled, disgruntled former clients. I am a well-educated individual going to law school in the fall. I am not a "troubled, disgruntled" client. In fact, this experience is one of many in my life that has motivated me to become a lawyer, as I want to represent victims of childhood abuse at the hands of government and private institutions. When your child returns, they may seem "better." They are not. They are terrified to step out of line again in fear of returning. This place damaged my relationship with my parents nearly beyond repair, as I blamed them for the traumas I experienced here. It was not until a few years ago I forgave them because I realized that they were desperate and manipulated by these people too. To this day, they say sending me here is one of the biggest regrets of their lives. Please, PLEASE do not subject your child to this. I promise that there are other options.

Response from the owner10 months ago

We are very sorry to hear about your described negative experience; something unacceptable under New Vision's standards. Our outdoor therapy program was created with each young person s well-being and effective care as our top priority. Our therapists and staff are dedicated to helping young people overcome difficult mental health challenges like anxiety and depression. We appreciate you for taking the time to voice your struggles and concerns. We d like to invite you to reach out to our Executive Director, Kaci Sapinski, at kaci.sapinski@nvwild.com so we can discuss the described issues further.

Julia Garland

New Vision was wonderful for our son. From the moment he arrived our son was cared for, encouraged, pushed and taught in all the best ways. After an initial period of grumpy adjustment he decided that wilderness was an awesome place for him. He would tell you it was 100% worth it. We have noticed a huge change in his ability to tolerate frustration and his ease of communication. Thanks New Vision- you did great things for our child!

Response from the owner11 months ago

Dear Julia Garland, Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with New Vision Wilderness Therapy. Our team is dedicated to providing care, encouragement, and valuable lessons in the best possible ways. We understand that the initial adjustment period can be challenging, but we are thrilled to hear that he ultimately found the wilderness to be an awesome and worthwhile experience. If you ever have further insights or if there's anything more you would like to share, please feel free to reach out. Warm regards, New Vision Wilderness Therapy Team

Jennifer Alsever

There are so many terrible wilderness programs out there, but New Vision Wilderness is the ONLY place I'd recommend for your teen. They have deep knowledge of attachment and trauma-informed care, their staff is top notch, and they are incredibly safe and caring while in the wilderness and really thoughtful about the experience. It's painful and difficult but ultimately deeply healing.

Dear Jennifer Alsever, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about New Vision Wilderness Therapy. We appreciate your positive feedback and recommendation. At New Vision Wilderness, we are committed to providing a supportive environment for young people facing mental health challenges. We take pride in our deep knowledge of attachment and trauma-informed care, as well as our top-notch staff who are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of participants. We understand that the wilderness experience can be painful and challenging, but we believe in its potential for deep healing. Your acknowledgment of our thoughtful approach means a lot to us. If you have any further insights or if there's anything more you would like to share, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for entrusting us with the well-being of those you care about. Warm regards, New Vision Wilderness Therapy Team

Renee S

Update - Our son completed 3.5 months at New Vision Medford WI on 1/16/23 and went onto a 2nd step program. We are celebrating his 16 months of sobriety and growth. He is still at the 2nd step program hoping to graduate in June. New Vision is instrumental in saving his life. He now sees a future and is stepping in to it. Thanks Team

Dear Renee S, We are grateful for your wonderful feedback on our outdoor therapy program. At New Vision, we are deeply committed to supporting young individuals facing mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression. Our approach integrates nature, therapeutic interventions, and a dedicated team to create an environment that encourages self-reflection and growth. We are thrilled that your son now envisions a future filled with hope and is actively stepping into it. If there are further insights you'd like to share or if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Warm regards, New Vision Wilderness

Cole Anderson

1 year ago

Horror stories Between what is shown on the website and what is experienced by campers is a complete farce. Both programs remind one of atrocities that will be refrained from this forum.

Response from the owner1 year ago

We are very sorry to hear about your described negative experience; something unacceptable under New Vision s standards. Our outdoor programs were created with each young person s well-being and effective care as our top priority. The goal of our therapists and staff is to provide supportive treatment that gets young people back to their family and community as soon as possible. The choice to seek treatment is the family and client s choice. We appreciate you for taking the time to voice your struggles and concerns. New Vision is committed to increasing awareness and lowering the stigma surrounding mental health; and is focused on creating access to high-quality, evidence-based care. We have set out on a big goal to reverse our nation s youth mental health crisis. We d like to invite you to reach our Executive Director, Kaci Sapinski, at kaci.sapinski@nvwild.com so we can discuss the described issues further. Sincerely, New Vision Wilderness

jeff Wrightsman

We have worked with New Vision for many years. They are great people to work with and genuinely care about their customers. From the attention to detail for the physical needs of the participants to the caring for the emotional requirements of each person they are an extra ordinary group of people.

Thank you for the review Jeff! We appreciate your support!

everest asuna

We are very sorry to hear about your described negative experience; something unacceptable under New Vision s standards. Our outdoor therapy programs were created with each young person s well-being and effective care as our top priority. The goal of our therapists and staff is to provide supportive treatment that gets adolescents and teens back to one s family and community as soon as possible. The choice to seek treatment is the family and client s choice. We appreciate you for taking the time to voice your struggles and concerns. New Vision is committed to increasing awareness and lowering the stigma surrounding mental health; and is focused on creating access to high-quality, evidence-based care. We have set out on a big goal to reverse our nation s youth mental health crisis. I d like to invite you to reach out to our Executive Director, Kaci Sapinski, at kaci.sapinski@nvwild.com so that we can discuss the described issues or concerns further.

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