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 Location: Arizona Type: 44-day Inpatient Ages: 18+ years old Fees: $425 per day plus $750 admissions fee Admissions: Every Wednesday, year-round, or as necessary by special appointment
In the late 1960's, ANASAZI Foundation founders Larry D. Olsen and Ezekiel C. Sanchez began guiding young adults on survival expeditions in the wilderness of Southeastern Utah. Their creative efforts won a National Education Award in 1968. Since then, they have been engaged in helping youth and young adults turn their hearts homeward through a primitive outdoor experience. Experience has proven the wilderness to be a safe haven free from the distractions of the world that invites and inspires reverence, gratitude, and humility. The wilderness is a quiet place to study, ponder, pray and examine one's life-- all of which invite "awakenings." Sinagua is a Spanish name given to an ancient people that once inhabited much of Southwestern United States. The word "sinagua" means "without water." The Sinagua Walking is an opportunity for young men and women who have been "without" to voluntarily fill their souls. The Sinagua Walking is a minimum of 44-days in length and is designed to help young adults 18+ years old who are facing concerns such as:
The focus of the treatment at ANASAZI is to heal and strengthen family relationships. Each participant is part of a family and either makes choices that honor family (no matter how dysfunctional our family may be) or uses the choices family members are making to justify their own behavior. For this purpose, whenever possible, we invite parents to participate. We invite parents to attend an evening orientation and a 12-hour Arbinger Seminar on Relationships at the time of admission, and later join their Sinagua Walker for the Dawn Star Walking on the trail. The workshop and a visit to the trail give parents the best opportunity to discover what they can do to help things go right for their child. Research at ANASAZI has repeatedly demonstrated that a young person is significantly more likely to sustain changes made at ANASAZI when parents participate. Sinagua Phases There are three phases to the Sinagua Walking. During each phase the Sinagua Walker will hike several miles and camp in remote areas. Group sizes are small and staff ratios are high.
ANASAZI is a wonderful place for a young person to discover God. At ANASAZI we are only helpers and not healers. Only God can mend a broken soul. In order to truly leave behind the old and begin anew, each Sinagua Walker may need the guidance and support he/she can receive from an ecclesiastical leader from his own personal faith. Whenever possible and with permission from the participant, leaders are welcome to correspond, send reading material, and even visit him/her while in the wilderness. In addition, the founders of ANASAZI believe the most significant way to sustain change is by providing service to others. When Sinagua Walkers leave ANASAZI we invite every one to serve in some way in their community. An Ecclesiastical leader can often be a good resource for identifying areas where service is needed Confidentiality ANASAZI upholds the highest standard of confidentiality. Information will only be shared with parents and ecclesiastical leaders with the permission of the Sinagua Walker. Direct-care workers will not know of the background of the young adult participating in the walking. The Shadow is the only direct care worker who will be familiar with the participant's past. A medical file will be kept on each participant. These files will be locked until such time as they are destroyed. Screening ANASAZI is not for everyone, and so we carefully screen all applicants prior to admission. Screening includes a telephone interview, medical examination and the review of a detailed social history by the treatment team. Young adults will not be accepted with medical conditions that would limit their participation or have concerns that cannot be adequately and effectively addressed at ANASAZI. In addition, young adults must voluntarily commit to complete the walking (minimum of 44-days). Safety ANASAZI's professional staff organization includes a Medical Doctor, Board Certified Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and a Registered Nurse. The majority of the direct care staff are 21-30 years old. Many are completing degrees in the helping professions. Staff are trained in first aid, CPR, Wilderness First Responder and have appropriate guide licenses and permits. ANASAZI maintains provider agreements with a medical helicopter service and local hospital. Cost The fee is $425 per day (all inclusive). Treatment is conducted using an established medical model. Often treatment is covered by insurance when there are mental or behavioral health benefits. When there are limited insurance benefits and no other financial resources, ANASAZI can provide limited financial aid from funds raised though private fund-raising efforts. The participants and/or his/her family is responsible for all out-of-pocket expenses. Click here for complete admissions information
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