a quest for the heart

Passages To Recovery is a clinically integrated 12 Step addiction and substance abuse treatment program set in the pristine wilderness of south central Utah. Operating within majestic red rock canyons and high mountain forests, our wilderness treatment program has been designed specifically as a drug rehab for young adult men. We employ an innovative dual-diagnostic approach to addiction treatment, addressing alcohol and substance abuse, chemical dependency, and co-occurring mental health issues via traditional interventions, a 12 Step program, classic wilderness therapy, a full battery of psychological tests administered by a clinical psychologist, and research-based methodology.

Substance abuse and chemical dependency treatment delivered via wilderness therapy provides a unique experience that is proven effective in arousing powerful experiences, both physical and emotional, to process with the assistance of our highly trained and experienced staff members. Passages To Recovery provides a supportive environment in which a wrap-around treatment team, consisting of a licensed master's level therapist and a licensed substance abuse counselor, work with our clients both in the wilderness and at our residential setting.

In wilderness rehab, our clients engage in the life-changing process of completing a therapeutic expedition through the Utah wilderness. The Passages To Recovery experience includes backpacking, camping, mastering primitive skills, participating in sweat lodges, and completing a Vision Quest. During the expedition, the constant noise and distractions of urban life are left behind, providing the silence and serenity in which clients undergo a physical, emotional, and spiritual awakening.

Our treatment process includes traditional interventions such as psychiatric evaluation, bio-psycho-social clinical assessment, individual and group therapy, and chemical dependency and relapse prevention education. In addition to being highly skilled, our field guides are also certified as Emergency Medical Technicians, Wilderness First Responders and Clinical First Responders. Our clinical team consists of licensed professional counselors, licensed substance abuse counselors, traditional wilderness field supervisors, and consulting mental health professionals.

At Passages To Recovery, we merge the 12 Step model with the experiential learning milieu of the wilderness environment. We provide you with the support and emotional security that will allow you to identify your fears, emotional pain, destructive patterns, and positive intentions. The Passages To Recovery experience engenders healthy connections, promotes interdependence and authenticity, and provides an enduring foundation that serves as a compelling and positive touchstone throughout your future in recovery.