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Wolf Creek Academy

Mars Hill, North Carolina

Level of care
Therapeutic boarding school, Residential
Ages
13 to 17
Insurance
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Listed as operating. 5 sources, newest retrieved Jun 19, 2026. Record researched Jun 19, 2026.

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Published program summary

A Christian, adventure-based therapeutic boarding school in the Western North Carolina mountains for boys and girls ages 13-17, blending experiential/adventure therapy and outdoor learning with individual and group counseling, family involvement, and an accredited academic program. Boys and girls are served on separate campuses with a typical stay of about one year.

Services and populations

Genders served
Boys and girls (ages 13-17); program site indicates boys and girls are served on separate campuses
Specialties
Anxiety, Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anger / defiance (ODD), Attachment disorders, Self-harm, ADD/ADHD, Declining academic performance / school failure, Family conflict, Negative peer influences / risky behavior, Disrespect / oppositional behavior
Modalities
Individual counseling, Group counseling, Evidence-informed approaches including CBT and DBT principles, Trauma-informed care, Adventure therapy and experiential outdoor learning, Equine-assisted / experiential therapies, Family involvement, Christian spiritual mentoring and faith integration, CLIMB Method behavioral accountability system

Admissions

Typical length of stay
Approximately one year

Credentials and public record

Accreditation
MSA-CESS (Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools), Accreditation International (Ai), NCPSA (National Council for Private School Accreditation)
Public record
Not yet checked
License
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Location

Address
41 Beauty Spot Cove Rd., Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754
County
Madison County

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