Welcome to the 7th edition of the PATHFINDER. Starting with this issue, we’re giving our newsletter a fresh look, with new graphics and layout, but with the continued goal of being informative and educational. This month we’re also launching an updated version of our brochure. This new booklet describes the expanded and diversified services we provide here at Gray Wolf Ranch. We’re proud of the programs we offer to young men recovering from addiction, and we want that to be reflected in our publications.

One of our new offerings--our Wolf’s Den--has already proven to be a popular option in aftercare housing. The four-person house is adjacent to the main Gray Wolf Ranch lodge. The Wolf’s Den residents, who are graduates of the Gray Wolf program, continue to receive guidance from our staff as they take the next step towards sound, sober living. We are now exploring the potential for expanding the Wolf’s Den capacity from four residents to eight.

As our activities and levels of care increase, Gray Wolf’s accreditation levels continue to grow as well. Starting in November, our trekking program will go through a consulting review for accreditation through the Association for Experiential Education, with the on-site review scheduled for February 2001. This credential is awarded to an elite set of substance-abuse treatment centers that specialize in wilderness treks.

On July 12th, we celebrated the third anniversary of our program. During these three years, we have admitted over 170 young men from all over the United States and from many corners of the globe, including South America, Britain and Australia. We’ve been grateful for the opportunity to provide care for this very deserving group of young men. As we move into our fourth year, we’d like to express our appreciation for your support and consideration, and we look forward to hearing from you.