Personalized learning that prioritizes mental health
We help students identify and leverage their unique gifts to attain their highest individual potentials. Students have a wide range of learning profiles, from those with vocational interests to those who are college-bound. Every student receives specialized education and individualized academic and therapeutic support.
We build a strong, individualized relationship with each student while maintaining a well-defined structure of expectations. Teachers and the school’s clinical team meet regularly with the residential clinical team to review and support each student’s progress.
The therapeutic dimension of the program offers a comprehensive exploration of the student’s individual uniqueness while developing self-reliance, problem solving skills, socialization, and the ability to manage anger and stress.
Typical diagnoses and issues include:
- ADHD
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Depression and mood disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Eating disorders
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Non-verbal learning disabilities
- Students with high-functioning autism
- Self-Injurious behaviors
- Relationship problems
At Arch Bridge School, parental involvement is essential. Wellspring staff communicate regularly with parents, school districts, and other specialists about their student’s individual progress, areas for improvement, and specific educational needs.
When students are ready to return to their home school, our staff collaborates with parents and members of the sending school districts to plan and facilitate a successful transition.
The entire staff of Wellspring and Arch Bridge School are angels in human form. They don’t give up and are relentless and tireless in thinking out of the box and consistently figuring out alternate ways to reach a child when other ways don’t work. For Wellspring and its gifted team of individuals, we are forever grateful for saving our daughter.
— Parent of Arch Bridge School Student
Features of the program
- 4 certified and licensed clinicians and counselors circulate through the school for emotional and coping skills support.
- College Preparatory Academics taught by content-certified teachers: English, Math, Science and Social Studies
- Other Classes: Art, Animal Program, Physical Education, Adventure Recreation
- Classroom support from Special Education teachers
- Day School: 4 mental health counseling groups per week focused on psycho-education & coping skills, mindfulness & relaxation, anger management, stress reduction, problem solving, goal setting and socialization (small groups are led by licensed masters level clinicians)
- Parent Support, updates and trainings
- Summer School
We Believe Joy Boosts Mental Health
Our students attend school in a safe, nurturing, structured atmosphere within an environment conducive to addressing their educational and mental health issues. Within the weekly structure, they develop a sense of self and community through our animal and adventure programs, art, and physical education classes.
Our students explore their creativity while feeling powerful belonging at campus wide events such as Winter Carnival, Spring Field Day, Art and Talent Shows, and more.
Through these activities, our students continue to deepen their ability to develop meaningful relationships with themselves and with others while they learn—and have fun!
Inspired to Teach
The passion and commitment to healing and hope is what draws teachers and clinicians to Wellspring’s Arch Bridge School.
Our teachers are content-certified and clinicians are master’s level. They form a close-knit team of professionals who serve beyond the scope of their job requirements by bringing their own personal talents to the curriculum.
They play music, sing and act in theatre performances, garden, work with animals, and bring their life experiences to the curriculum.
