Pathways to a Better Life - Waldo Campus
Overview
Trauma-informed residential substance use treatment for teens on a rural, forested campus. Clients ages 14–17 stay in a home-like environment and participate in care plans designed to balance mind-body-spirit healing. Approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family involvement, life skills training, and support for co-occurring conditions. Pathways to a Better Life’s Waldo campus is exclusively dedicated to adolescent care, while a nearby Kiel campus provides treatment for adults.
Ages Served
- Adults (Ages 26-64)
- Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
Genders Accepted
- Female
- Male
Languages Served
- English
Treatment
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Long-term residential
- Residential detoxification
- Short-term residential
Special Programs
- Adult men
- Adult women
- Court referrals
- Military families
- Past domestic violence
- Past sexual abuse
- Past trauma
- Mental health disorders
- HIV/AIDS
- Pregnant/postpartum
- Veterans
- Pain management
- Seniors
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Residential Treatment for Teens
This location offers a small, structured residential setting in a quiet, rural environment, designed to help teens focus on recovery away from day-to-day triggers. The Waldo Campus is dedicated to adolescent residential treatment for ages 14–17, including a safe, supervised setting and programming that emphasizes emotional regulation, coping skills, education support, and family involvement.
A Rural, Home-Like Setting With Built-In Structure
The campus is wooded and private, with a non-institutional, home-like feel. Living accommodations may include private or shared bedrooms depending on availability and clinical need, along with daily meals and a supportive routine. Outdoor space is part of the environment, with areas suited for walking, reflection, and downtime — helpful for clients who do better with calm surroundings and fewer distractions. New clients may also be paired with a peer “buddy” to support the transition into treatment.
Trauma-Informed Care and Support for Co-Occurring Conditions
Care plans are trauma-informed and holistic, aiming to address physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. Services include medically supervised withdrawal management (detox), residential treatment, and support for co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns. Counseling options include individual, group, and family therapy, along with relapse prevention and life skills development. Approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, anger management, and 12-step facilitation, with telehealth therapy available.
Family Connection and Step-Down Support
Family involvement is a consistent part of care. The program offers weekly Saturday family groups, and the adolescent track includes an additional midweek family group and visitation opportunity on Wednesdays, which includes dinner and time together. After residential treatment, Pathways offers step-down support through outpatient programming, which can include weekly individual therapy and uses CBT and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) groups. Transportation support is available, including rides to day treatment.
Cost and Insurance
Insurance Accepted
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- Some Private Insurance
Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.
Cost
$$ - Moderate Cost Facility
Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.
Financial Assistance
- Does not offer Free
- Does not offer Payment assistance
- Does not offer Sliding fee scale
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Treatment
Treatment Setting
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Long-term residential
- Residential detoxification
- Short-term residential
Treatment Approaches
- 12-step program support
- Anger control support
- Brief intervention
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Incentive-based therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Relapse prevention support
- Substance use counseling
- Trauma-focused counseling
Additional Support and Services
- Case management support
- Domestic violence support
- Help with transportation
- Mental health support
- Social skills training
Counseling and Education
- Couples counseling
- Family therapy
- General health education services
- Group therapy
- Hepatitis education and support
- HIV/AIDS education and support
- Job training and educational support
- One-on-one counseling
- Substance use education
Transition Support
- Discharge and next steps planning
- Ongoing recovery care
- Overdose prevention and naloxone education
- Post-discharge follow-up
Testing & Pre-Treatment
- Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
- Intervention and education support
- Mental health assessment
- Mental health screening
- Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
- Substance use assessment
- Temporary support for clients
- Tuberculosis screening
- Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
- Substance use screening
Amenities and Experiences
Amenities
- Access to nature
- Walking paths
Room Amenities
- Outdoor space
- Private rooms
- Shared room options
Activities
- Job training
- Life skills workshops
- Spiritual or faith-based services
Settings
- Country
Policies
- No vaping allowed
- Smoking allowed in designated areas
Ownership Type
- For-profit
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