Bamidbar Wilderness Therapy Program

bamidbar wilderness therapy is the nation’s first kosher, shabbat-observant wilderness therapy program. bamidbar serves jewish emerging adults, ages 18 to 26, who are struggling with substance abuse, trauma, mental health issues, or a failure to successfully launch into adulthood. bamidbar wilderness therapy uses wilderness and adventure-based experiences as a vehicle to promote therapeutic growth of students, in a process guided and directed by a licensed mental health professional. program activities include back-country travel and wilderness and group living experiences, during which clinical assessment, treatment planning, and clinical interventions take place. students will have individual, group, and family therapy sessions, and participate in activities that foster social growth and positive relationships. the wilderness environment and group living provides a safe and controlled opportunity to apply therapeutic concepts to real-life situations. through integration of jewish met