Thank you for considering Santiam Crossing School for your child. Santiam Crossing is a six to 12 month co-educational program. Students ages 14-18 are eligible for enrollment. Appropriate candidates must have completed a therapeutic wilderness program prior to enrollment, be ready to embrace the leadership opportunities that are offered at Santiam Crossing and display the ability to manage their behavior. Admissions will be determined on a case-by-case basis according to academic, clinical and behavioral readiness. Additional psychological and/or medical evaluation may be required prior to admission. Contact our admissions office at (503) 394-4294 to discuss your child’s specific needs. We can help you determine if our program will be best suited for your son or daughter.

Julia Andrick Director of Admissions & Referral Development

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Exclusionary criteria includes, but is not limited to:

Admissions Forms Acrobat PDFs

• Application Packet
• Application Packet Part II (For families whose child has not attended
  Catherine Freer Wilderness Therapy Programs.)
• Parent Information Packet

Program Fees
For tuition costs, please give us at call at 800-390-3983.

Financing Options

American Healthcare Lending Offers families the option of accessing financing to help pay for your child's treatment. To learn if you qualify for financing, simply click on the link below. Please note, there is no fee for filling out the application and you are under no obligation. You may also call American Healthcare Lending directly at 800-625-7412.

Clothing and Equipment
To ensure that our students have seasonally appropriate clothing and equipment, all necessary outdoor items will be provided by Santiam Crossing. Parents will be responsible for sending the additional items on the student clothing list (see downloadable Parent Information Packet for list). Students will be responsible for laundering and maintaining their belongings. Laundry facilities are provided.