Program Facts

ASR Fast Facts:

• Established in 1997 in Cummington, MA
• 100 students — 100% boarding
• College Preparatory / Therapeutic
• Year-round, Rolling Admissions
• Grades 9-12 / co-educational
• Flexible Length of Stay — average of 15 months
• 636 acre campus
• Ages 14-17.5 — average of 16.5
• Representing 28 states
• 30% females / 70% males
• The ideal Swift River candidate meets the "back on track" criteria. They have previously experienced academic and personal success and have gotten "off-track."
• ASR is designed to help them:
  • Re- LEARN
  • Re- CONNECT
  • Re- DISCOVER

Pathways Orientation:

• Experiential transition from home, RTC, or wilderness programs.
• Small Orientation group — average of 12 students.
• Consistent communication between wilderness therapist and Pathways staff to download important treatment information.
• Protects treatment gains and provides a "bridge" to TBS.
• Preparation for transition through a variety of team building, experiential and introspective assignments.
• Academics begin at completion of Pathways.
• Specialized RTC transition track available.

Academic Services:

• 100% College Placement
• Rigorous college preparatory curriculum
• 10 Teachers
• 3 Foreign Languages
• Organizational & Executive Functioning Study Skills Coach/Course
• College Courses
• SAT Prep
• SAT, ACT, SSATB test site
• Masters Level Librarian

Clinical Services:

• Life Phases Clinical Model
• Individual Counseling
• Specialized Group Sessions
• CADAC Substance Abuse Specialist
• Family Systems Support
• Individualized visit schedule, including a "Working Visit" 4-6 weeks after enrollment
• Psychiatric support with medication consultation and management available
• Alumni and Transition Care Services
• The Team Model:
  • Progression through the Life Phases Model is based on competent functioning within the clinical, academic, and residential life domains.
    • 5 Teams are each assigned the following:
    • 2 to 3 Clinical Counselors
    • 2 Teachers
    • 3 Residential mentors
    • Supervisor

Family Education & Support:

• Working Visit 4-6 weeks after enrollment
• Family orientation seminars
• Individualized family education and support
• Family team workshops

Student Life:

Adventure ASR:

• Rock Climbing
• White Water Rafting
• Mountain Biking
• Kayaking
• Skiing/Snowboarding
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking

The Arts:

• Ceramics
• Portfolio Development
• Drawing
• Music Lessons
• Photography

Athletics:

• Basketball
• Soccer
• Lacrosse
• Tennis
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Skateboarding