This is our living symbol. We call it the “Survivor Tree.”
Our mission is to make whole, to protect, to heal and restore traumatized youth.We strive to do that by providing the following,
Rescue endangered and damaged youth by interrupting and replacing destructive and unhealthy environments and cycles of harm with an emotionally, physically and psychologically safe, wholesome, and protected atmosphere of natural and simple beauty.
Offer within that safe haven consistent and capable mentoring, a wide variety of therapeutic interaction and activity, and individually targeted learning and teaching. — with the belief that these safeguards will create a readiness where intrinsic and spontaneous recovery may occur.
Supplement natural developmental healing in this environment with the availability of holistic arts that serve to nourish the minds, bodies, and souls of children and adolescents suffering from traumatic life experiences, severe dysfunction, and the ravages of substance abuse.
Nurture the individual spiritual growth of each child as unique, personal, and self-directed.
Help growing individuals discover their inner strength as a source of meaning, inspiration, and healing.
Restore damaged youth to their communities with the skills and support required to transition to higher levels of functioning as healthy citizens, thus breaking generational cycles of despair and dysfunction.
