Daily Life at Momentum

A balanced approach to active healing in everyday situations.

Build Resilience.
Adapt To Challenges.
Find Your Flow.

Each day at Momentum offers a chance to cultivate the skills you need for a successful, independent, and fulfilling life. Through a balanced approach, our daily activities help you find healing, adapt to challenges, and build resilience in everyday situations.

Two young adults ride on a narrow trail through a lush wooded area. The lead cyclist is smiling, wearing a black t-shirt. Both wear yellow helmets

Two young women examine a large map on a table inside a wooden cabin with a lot of natural lighting. In the background, a teacher stands in front of a whiteboard.

Daily Living Activities

Self-Care & Personal Hygiene
Meal Prep & Cooking
Time Management & Organization

Therapy & Education

Individual & Group Therapy
Independent Study
Social-Emotional Learning Course

Recreation & Wellness

Movement & Exercise
Outdoor Activities
Restorative Time

"Momentum has shown me that I can do more than I thought and sometimes I need a push."

~ Momentum Student

What's On The Schedule?

Therapy + Life Skills + Nature

A group of students is descending the steps of a campus building. They are engaged in conversation and smiling. One student is holding his phone.

Structure + Consistency

Your Daily Routine

Each morning, you'll prepare your mind and body for the day with your personal hygiene routine and maybe even engage in a morning run, gentle yoga, or a short meditation before jumping into the rest of the day's activities.

You'll wind down for the night with reflections around the campfire and then lights out by 9:00 pm.

While adjusting to this routine may be challenging at first, it usually becomes second nature within two weeks!

Reflect + Learn

Campus Days

Students spend 5 days per week on campus living in a college-like environment, learning how to share space with others and develop essential independent living skills.

You'll sleep in dorms, cook and eat group meals, attend classes, and participate in individual and group therapy.

Campus days conclude with Adventure Planning, where students collaborate with the Adventure Facilitator to plan their upcoming weekend activities.

Two students on paddleboards, navigating the peaceful waters of a lake, demonstrating therapeutic outdoor activities.

Explore + Have Fun

Adventure Weekends

Adventure Weekends provide a break from classes and therapy. Students are encouraged to step out of their comfort zones and participate in group-oriented challenges.

Depending on student interest and weather, activities can include paddleboarding, rock climbing, equine therapy, camping, biking, fishing, or canoeing.

After an exciting weekend, you'll transition back to campus with a hot shower, a good meal, and a fun movie night.

Sample Campus Day Schedule

Time	Sample Campus Day
6:45 am	Wake-up 6:45 - Make Your Bed
7:00 am	Hygiene and Breakfast Prep
8:00 am	Eat and Clean up Breakfast
9:00 am	Exercise
10:00 am	Social-Emotional Learning
11:00 am	Group Therapy
12:00 pm	Eat and Clean Up Lunch
1:00 pm	Adventure Planning
2:00 pm	Individual Therapy
3:00 pm	Independent Work Study
4:00 pm	Restorative Time
5:00 pm	Dinner Prep
6:00 pm	Eat dinner and clean up
7:00 pm	Honor Circle (Nightly campfire circle)
8:00 pm	Hygiene and get ready for bed
9:00 pm	Quiet hour
10:00 pm	Lights out!

Sample Adventure Day Schedule

Time	Sample Adventure Day
6:45 am	Wake-up at 6:45
7:00 am	Hygiene and Breakfast Prep
8:00 am	Eat and Clean up Breakfast
9:00 am	Equine at local horse ranch
10:00 am
11:00 am
12:00 pm	Hike back to campus
1:00 pm	Eat and clean up Lunch
2:00 pm	Outdoor rock climbing at Gilbert’s Rock
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
5:00 pm	Walk back out to campsite
6:00 pm	Eat dinner and clean up
7:00 pm	Nightly campfire reflection (Honor Circle)
8:00 pm	Hygiene and get ready for bed
9:00 pm	Quiet hour
10:00 pm	Lights out!

Discover the Heart of Our Community

From our dedicated team to our scenic campus to our holistic approach.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions about our program and what you can expect when you join our community.

What does a typical day look like at Momentum?

Each day includes a mix of holistic therapies, wellness activities for both mind and body, optional nature-based activities, self-care time, social-emotional learning, and independent life skills practice.

This combination focuses on active healing in real-life situations, building life skills, and establishing healthy habits that carry over into the student's life post-program.

Learn more about daily life and view a sample schedule.

What can I expect from the campus facilities?

Our lake-front campus spans 800 acres near the Dupont State Forest, a 30-minute drive from Asheville Regional Airport.

Designed for relaxation and therapeutic activities, it features central heating and air conditioning in all buildings, blending simplicity with modern amenities to support personal growth.

The Dorms offer semi-private rooms, shared all-gender bathrooms, and a shower house with private stalls.

The Lodge includes a dining hall, kitchen, rec room, media room, and therapy spaces with Wifi.

Students also have access to our Restorative Cabin, Nature Center, and Wellness Warehouse.

The campus grounds also offer lake access, a volleyball court, outdoor yoga, and disc golf courses for a balanced student experience.

Learn more about our campus.

Can I visit the campus?

What makes your team unique?

Our team consists of experienced therapists, licensed clinical social workers, and clinicians with diverse backgrounds and specialties. Our team is well-versed in various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and more.

We provide specialized support for neurodiversity, trauma, technology addiction, and other mental health challenges, such as depression, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder, through a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and developmental perspective.

With a high staff-to-student ratio (one 24/7 Direct Care Staff Member for every 4 students), we make sure that each student receives the individualized attention and care they need.

Learn more about our team and our therapeutic approach.

Can I learn more about the staff?

What therapeutic approaches do you use?

How is technology used throughout the program?

Our program incorporates an integrated technology approach to intentionally enhance digital wellness.

Students receive an Apple Watch and well-being apps to help manage their time, track routines, and monitor biometrics.

Other digital devices are introduced gradually. The program emphasizes education on the effects of tech overuse and encourages mindful tech integration to establish a healthy digital routine.

Learn more about our approach to technology integration.

How can I learn about the experiences of past students and families?

If you have any more questions, feel free to reach out to us through our contact page. We're here to help you every step of the way!

Daily Life at Momentum