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 (800) 390-3983 to discuss your child’s specific needs. We can help you determine if our program will be best suited for your son or daughter.

Exclusionary criteria includes, but is not limited to:


• Clients whose behaviors cannot be managed in this setting
• Clients whose medical needs can not be met on campus
• Clients who do not display clinical readiness to benefit from our program
• Clients who require 24-hour supervision to ensure their safety

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.

Behavioral Health Finance Loans
Santiam Crossing has formed an alliance with a lending institution to offer you the option of an extended repayment plan. This provides families with low-cost loans, affordable monthly payments, and flexible repayment terms. For more information, please visit their web site at http://clarkbhf.com/ or call them at 888-755-3079.

General Terms of Educational Loans*
• Rates are tied to Prime + 1.0 to 9.0
• Rates are variable (change annually)
• Amortized over 15 years
• No pre-payment penalty
• Loan origination fee 1% - 9%

Educational loans may also cover:
• Educational consultant fees
• Escort fees
• Travel expenses

* The above figures are subject to change. Borrowers can finance for any amount (within Lender’s annual cap) and may have an option of up to a six-month payment deferral.

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.