About this facility
Northwest Passage's Riverside campus, located in Webster, Wisconsin, is a residential treatment facility dedicated to serving adolescent males and gender-diverse individuals aged 12 to 17. Situated on 70 acres along the Clam River, the campus features three family-style homes, an indoor gymnasium, fitness center, classrooms, and an experiential arts building. The natural surroundings include gardens, a yurt, docks for fishing, kayaks, a hammock village, nature trails, sport courts, and a fire pit, providing a serene environment conducive to healing and personal growth.
The Riverside program emphasizes building resilience through a therapeutic lifestyle guided by The PassageWay principles. Services include experiential learning, innovative mental health interventions, and the development of healthy coping skills. Evidence-based practices such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), SMART skills, and Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC)-informed interventions are integrated into individualized treatment plans. Engaging activities like mountain biking, fishing, canoeing, nature photography, and woodworking are incorporated to enhance therapeutic engagement and skill development.
The facility accommodates up to 26 residents across its three houses, with an average stay of six to ten months and a minimum staff-to-client ratio of 1:4, ensuring personalized attention and support. Northwest Passage is committed to providing an inclusive environment where youth from diverse backgrounds feel welcomed and supported. The multidisciplinary team collaborates closely with residents and their families to foster emotional regulation, positive relationship-building, and community connections, aiming to help each individual see themselves in a new light and achieve lasting personal growth.
