Santiam Crossing School is pleased to announce that they have received accreditation by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools. We can now grant diplomas and experiential academic credits to their students. Santiam Crossing’s academic curriculum enables students to work at their own pace and level resulting in remarkable outcomes. Recently a student completed a full academic year in five months. Another came to us as a sophomore and in six month earned nine full year credits and returned to her high school as a senior. Santiam Crossing students also take part in extensive therapeutic work to address emotional and behavioral issues that are causing them to struggle. For more information visit their web site at http://www.santiamcrossing.com or for enrollment inquiries contact Sarah Mack at (800) 390-3983. (Jan. 2007)

“Never before have I seen Tyler so confident and pleased with himself… He’s making new friends and has shown no interest in reconnecting with anyone from before. At home, he still knows what buttons to try to push, and I think we are doing a good job… Share with the other students Tyler’s successes and tell them that Tyler said he misses them and wants to hear how they’re doing. Thanks for all your help!” - Karen S. (Oct. 2006). To learn more about Santiam Crossing School visit their web site at http://www.santiamcrossing.com.

Now entering its third year, Santiam Crossing School is celebrating. This year alone the school has had some noteworthy milestones: 28 students completed the program, 5 students met the requirements to graduate from their hometown high school, 7 students completed their GED, 4 students completed more than a full year of academics in nine months, and the remainder successfully transitioned to other academic settings. Santiam also received provisional accreditation from the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools (NAAS). To learn more about Santiam Crossing call Sarah Mack at (800) 390-3983 or visit www.santiamcrossing.com/.(Oct. 2006)

To better accommodate students with special learning needs Santiam Crossing has added Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Andrew Odden to the faculty. Andrew has been working with adolescents for more than 14 years. Before joining Santiam Crossing he was a resource specialist for the Contra Costa County Office of Education. His areas of expertise include administering standardized assessments and modifying and adapting regular education to meet the needs of students with disabilities. To learn more about Santiam Crossing visit their web site at www.santiamcrossing.com/.(Oct. 2006)

Campus Therapist Tina Hendrickson, MSW, is assuming the role of Program Director for Santiam Crossing School. Tina’s 20 years of experience in program management, residential treatment, and her clinical experience ideally suits her for this position. Brian MacInnes will become the schools Executive Director

Recently seven Santiam Crossing School students participated in the “Sheepskin Review.” The review is an annual performance held in conjunction with the Scio, Oregon, Lamb and Wool Fair. The students worked with art teacher and storyteller, Paul Toewes, to put on an entertaining skit. The performance coincided with a monthly parent weekend, so the families of students were able to attend. A good time was had by all. For more information on Santiam Crossing visit their web site at www.santiamcrossing.com/. (June 2006)

Santiam Crossing therapists recently competed a two-day dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) theory and skills class. Santiam therapists have returned to campus with new tools to incorporate into students’ treatment plans as appropriate. In addition, they are now able to identify students that could benefit from long-term DBT. Dialectical behavioral therapy combines cognitive-behavioral theory and methods with Eastern meditative principles and practices. DBT addresses problems in regulating emotions, behavior, and thinking. This method is especially effective in treating individuals struggling with borderline personality disorder. For more information on Santiam Crossing School and the variety of clinical treatment modalities they use, visit their website at www.santiamcrossing.com or call (800) 390-3983. (April 2006)

To accommodate the growing student body, Santiam Crossing School has hired an additional teacher and will complete construction on a new classroom and an additional boy's cabin. Santiam Crossing was developed in response to feedback from our clients and members of the treatment community who consistently asked for a treatment option that was less than one year, reasonably priced, highly individualized, and that did not compromise academics. To learn more about what type of child is an appropriate candidate for Santiam Crossing call Sarah Mack at (800) 390-3983. (March 2005)

Parents with a student enrolled at Santiam Crossing School now have a comprehensive handbook. Details on clothing guidelines, student services, and much more provide a quick reference for parents. At Santiam Crossing, parents are actively involved with the school. They are asked to visit monthly to participate in family weekends where they take part in parenting workshops and family initiatives. They also participate in bi-weekly family therapy sessions. If referring professionals are interested in a copy of the handbook, please call Sarah Mack at (800) 390-3983. For more information on Santiam Crossing School visit www.santiamcrossing.com. (March 2005)

Negotiating difficult situations, learning tools to help them handle unforeseen obstacles, and facing challenges - this is not the description of a typical group therapy session, but rather the details of the exhilarating rafting experience from which the students of Santiam Crossing School recently returned. The academic block break on the Deshutes River was lead by Catherine Freer Founder and Executive Director Rob Cooley, Ph.D., and Program Director Brian MacInnes. The students returned invigorated from the adventure. Learn more about Santiam Crossing School at www.santiamcrossing.com. (Nov. 2005)

Santiam Crossing School's campus was brimming with more than 70 people, mostly families of the students, who had come to participate in a family weekend and join in an early Thanksgiving celebration. The families have a great deal to be thankful for this year - their student is making great strides towards addressing the issues that are causing them to struggle. In addition to a meal with all the traditional trimmings, families participated in parenting workshops, family initiatives, and spent quality time with their Santiam student - all designed to facilitate the reunification of the family. For more information on Santiam Crossing School visit their web site at www.santiamcrossing.com. (Nov. 2005)

It seemed like just yesterday, but it was a year ago that Santiam Crossing first opened. In that time, we have served 30 students. We are pleased to report that 100 percent of the students who turned 18 while at Santiam Crossing chose to stay and successfully complete the program. Santiam Crossing is a six to nine month program appropriate for adolescents who have completed a therapeutic wilderness program. Here students can resume academic study while continuing to build on their treatment gains. Learn more by visiting the web site at www.santiamcrossing.com or contact Sarah Mack at (800) 390-3983 to plan a visit. (Sept. 2005)