If you are searching for a suitable wilderness program for your kid, then you should arm yourself with interview questions for possible programs you have stumbled upon your research. Surely, they will help you decide which is the best therapy for your troubled teen. Read on and be informed.

1. What is the name and position of the person you are talking with? Where are they physically located? Are they located at the program?

2. Is the person you are talking with a licensed counselor, medical or mental health professional?

3. How long has this person worked in this program? What jobs have they had in the program? Have they ever worked as an instructor, guide or therapist?

4. How long has the program existed?

5. Has there ever been an injury or death of student that resulted in a criminal or civil action against the program. If Yes, ask for the name of the newspaper that covered the story. (This is not confidential information because it should be a matter of public record.)

6. Has the program undergone a change in ownership in the past 2 years? Who owns the program? Ask for information necessary to contact the owners.

7. Who is the program director? How long have they been there? What is their experience? Are they licensed?

8. Is the program licensed or accredited and with what organization or agency? What is the contact information for that organization or agency?

9. Is there a licensed professional in your program who will be directly responsible for your child’s safety and well-being? Who is specifically and ultimately responsible for your child?

10. Is the program co-ed? How are boys and girls supervised?

To read the rest of the checking questions in finding a suitable wilderness program, please click here.

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