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Hybrid Residential Treatment Program

Experiential therapies have become a popular treatment option for addressing substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring mental health issues. Legacy Treatment Centers offers a hybrid residential treatment and outdoor therapy program to help clients heal from the effects of SUD. Outdoor therapy combined with evidence-based residential treatment services reduces the risk of relapse and provides clients with additional skill development.
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The Benefits of a Hybrid ProgramMaximizing Treatment Effectiveness

Every treatment program has different strengths and priorities. Our hybrid programs use experiential modalities and residential support to ensure clients feel comfortable and safe processing trauma, exploring self-expression, and adopting healthy lifestyle changes. Clients learn to build a solid foundation for the future alongside peers with similar life goals.

A hybrid program offers more adaptability and maximizes the effectiveness of treatment services. Some of the primary benefits of integrating wilderness therapy with residential care include the following:

Practice and Integration
Bridging the gap between treatment and real life by providing clients with controlled environments for practicing coping skills.
Enhanced Transition Skills
Preparing for successful re-entry into the community through skill development, aftercare planning, family services, and peer support.
Increased Patient Engagement and Motivation
A more dynamic and engaging treatment experience.
Most individuals in early recovery worry about how to transition back into their everyday lives without backsliding into past behaviors. Our hybrid program allows clients to practice responding to triggers in a safe environment where experts guide them through developing healthier routines and behaviors.

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Who Benefits From a Hybrid Approach?

Everyone has different needs and preferences during rehabilitation. Therapy, peer support, community-based services, and other resources provide clients with multiple options for addressing addictive behaviors and mental health disorders.

Hybrid programs are ideal for individuals who may not respond to more traditional residential or outpatient programs, including:

  • Young adults seeking a more engaging and effective treatment experience
  • Individuals struggling with severe effects of substance abuse and addiction
  • Those with mental health challenges (e.g., generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, trauma, etc.)
  • Individuals with behavioral issues (e.g., oppositional defiant disorder, aggression, difficulty engaging with peers, etc.)
Outdoor therapy and residential programs ensure that clients learn practical coping skills while receiving additional support. Individuals who may not thrive in other treatment programs benefit from the flexibility and tailored rehabilitation experience at Legacy Outdoor Adventure.

The Best of Both WorldsBlending Residential Treatment with Adventure Therapy

Legacy Treatment Centers offers a unique hybrid treatment program that combines the healing power of the outdoors with the clinical structure of a licensed residential treatment center. Clients experience the benefits of outdoor therapeutic adventures while returning weekly to a comfortable, modern facility for essential clinical services. This approach allows individuals to practice new coping skills in real-world settings while receiving support from licensed professionals through services like psychiatry, equine therapy, trauma-informed care, and family counseling via video conferencing.

The residential campus is Joint Commission Accredited and designed to foster safety, privacy, and comfort. Clients live in cozy cabins, build meaningful relationships through community living, and share experiences with peers who understand their challenges. With features like a private lake, wildlife, and secluded surroundings, the setting promotes healing and self-reflection. Group activities help strengthen personal values and social skills, creating a strong support network among clients and staff.

A key strength of this program is its emphasis on preparing clients for life beyond treatment. Weekly transitions between outdoor expeditions and the residential center give individuals the chance to practice change and build resilience—particularly valuable for those navigating attachment-related trauma or struggling with life transitions. The program also supports daily living through on-campus kitchens, laundry services, and technology for aftercare planning, all within a therapeutic environment that encourages growth, connection, and long-term success.

The Residential Treatment ComponentA Foundation for Healing and Growth

Many individuals with substance use disorder struggle to balance personal and professional responsibilities while participating in rehabilitation. Residential treatment gives clients a safe space away from distractions and triggers where they can develop a solid foundation for long-term sobriety. Spending time away from home in an environment dedicated to recovery reduces stress and encourages clients to focus more fully on their recovery. 

Comfortable and Supportive EnvironmentA Home Away From Home

Residential programs offer a home away from home where people can learn to navigate daily stressors without reverting to old habits. Specifically, hybrid residential programs provide clients with the necessary time and space to learn new skills, develop relationships, actively participate in treatment, and find healthy ways to manage stress. This process is made possible by a comfortable and supportive environment that fosters resilience and personal growth, ensuring clients feel safe as they build new routines and behaviors.

Access to Modern Facilities and AmenitiesSupporting Physical and Emotional Well-Being

The world-class programs at Legacy Outdoor Adventure offer clients access to modern facilities and amenities. Individuals in treatment can access all the tools and resources they need to improve their physical and emotional wellness. In addition to frequent outdoor adventures, clients can use exercise areas, leisure activities, and community events to create healthier habits that support long-term sobriety.

Experiential Education in the Natural EnvironmentLearning Through Action and Reflection

Outdoor activities and experiential therapy give clients a new perspective on specific behaviors and ideas. People in recovery benefit from increasing self-awareness by practicing mindfulness and self-reflection. Spending time outdoors encourages learning through action and reflection. For example, caring for horses can give people greater emotional awareness. Mountain climbing or hiking helps people overcome fears, build confidence, and develop creative problem-solving skills. Every activity is tied back to therapeutic exercises and techniques, giving clients multiple perspectives on important topics related to addiction recovery and mental health.

Therapeutic Challenges and OpportunitiesBuilding Resilience and Overcoming Fear

Fear may become a barrier to recovery for some individuals. Outdoor therapy builds resilience and puts clients into structured scenarios where they learn to overcome fear using practical coping skills. Identifying and addressing concerns using outdoor activities helps people learn to overcome fears in other areas of their lives. For example, someone with a fear of heights may go mountain climbing and find a positive way to face their fear, giving them confidence to face fears related to recovery. Our hybrid treatment programs teach clients to use their skills to overcome challenges they face in long-term recovery.

Connecting With NatureReducing Stress and Enhancing Emotional Regulation

The beautiful setting and serene natural environment at Legacy Outdoor Adventure reduce stress and enhance emotional regulation. People often feel calmer, more centered, and focused after connecting with nature. According to Frontiers in Psychology, “Exposure to natural environments, such as parks, forests, and green areas, is often linked to a decrease in stress, anxiety and depression, while contributing to improved emotional wellbeing.” We give clients time in nature alone and as a group. Clients spend time outdoors practicing self-reflection and other mindfulness-based techniques.

Comprehensive Clinical CareAddressing Core Issues and Building Skills

A nurse performs a comprehensive medical assessment for a new client, an essential first step in an integrated mental health treatment plan that addresses both physical and emotional well-being.

Many clients in residential care have multiple symptoms affecting their physical and psychological health. We offer comprehensive clinical care to address the core issues impacting client health and safety, including:

• Supervised support of any lingering withdrawal symptoms 
• Integrative care for co-occurring mental health disorders 
• Comprehensive addiction treatment 
• Medication management 
• Chronic pain management 
• Nutritional coaching and education 
• Evidence-based and holistic therapies
• Stress and anger management

Clinical residential care complements hands-on outdoor therapy to prepare clients for the future. The care team uses tailored treatment plans to ensure clients can access the services they need to heal and grow.

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Preparing for Independent LivingA Focus on Life Skills Development

The primary goals of residential care include preparing clients for independent sobriety and community reintegration. Professionals at Legacy Outdoor Adventure teach independent living skills to ensure clients feel confident in managing their condition. We use wilderness therapy and other hands-on experiences to teach clients essential life skills.
Some of the critical life skills people learn during rehabilitation include:
• Emotion regulation 
• Effective communication 
• Coping strategies 
• Relapse prevention 
• Crisis management 
• Financial responsibility 
• Time management 
• Nutrition and physical health
• Accountability and responsibility 
• Setting realistic goals

The Adventure Therapy ComponentLearning and Growing Through Experience

Adventure therapy involves a wide range of outdoor group activities that show clients how to challenge themselves in a healthy way. People learn and grow through experience. Hands-on learning is one of the most effective ways to build accountability, responsibility, stress management, and other skills. By facing challenges as a group, clients discover how to work together and use their individual strengths to achieve specific goals.

Wilderness therapy encourages people to become more active and exercise their minds and bodies. According to Brain Sciences, “Recent research underscores the efficacy of exercise in reducing substance cravings, promoting abstinence, and improving overall well-being.” Our adventure guides have years of experience helping people build essential life skills using outdoor activities.

Integrating Adventure Experiences Into Everyday LifeTransferring Learning

Rehabilitation prepares clients for managing cravings, intrusive thoughts, and other symptoms of SUD in the real world. Each skill taught in experiential therapy can translate to everyday life; these skills include:

• Learning to manage stress, emotions, and moods
• Recognizing personal triggers 
• Identifying patterns between thoughts and behaviors 
• Developing the ability to overcome challenges 
• Practicing staying engaged with everyday activities 
• Expressing thoughts and emotions clearly 
• Taking ownership of actions and their consequences
• Learning to accept change
• Replacing maladaptive behaviors with positive alternatives 
• Building motivation

The skills practiced in group activities can also translate to other relationships. For example, learning to communicate effectively and set boundaries with peers during treatment will help clients connect with their loved ones and build healthier family dynamics.

Our Legacy DifferenceOur Commitment to Excellence

The compassionate experts at Legacy Outdoor Adventure are committed to providing essential recovery services to individuals and families affected by substance abuse or mental health disorders. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through a multi-faceted approach to care. We provide clients with access to an experienced and compassionate team of clinicians and adventure guides, utilizing an outcome-informed strategy to effectively track progress and refine treatment as needed. Recognizing the crucial role of family, we focus on healing and strengthening those relationships, while our comprehensive planning and aftercare ensure a seamless transition that supports continued growth and lasting sobriety.

We treat every client with respect and dignity. Everyone deserves to feel heard and valued as they learn to retake control of their lives. Experts at Legacy Outdoor Adventure have decades of combined experience guiding clients through recovery. The hybrid residential and outdoor therapies allow clients to develop additional skills to prepare them for independent sobriety.

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Additional Benefits to A Hybrid Program

• Access to Modern Facilities Including Showers and Bathrooms
• Ability to Address Dietary Needs
• Onsite Laundry Facilities
• Opportunity to Cook and Prepare Healthy Meals in a Modern Kitchen
• Access to Computers and Phones to Do Aftercare Research
• Strengthening Community by Sharing Chores & Cleaning
• Family & Couples Therapy via video conferencing
• Access to Art Materials & Art Therapy
• Onsite Horses & Equine Therapy
• Access to a Medical Clinic & 24 Hour Onsite Nursing
• Psychiatric Appointments
• Access to Specialized Medical Professionals per client need
• High Staff to Client Ratio