New Perspectives

Clearview Horizons is a therapeutic, Christian based, residential program for young women ages 13-18, with behaviors that may include lying, alcohol or drug abuse problems, stealing, low self image, being inconsiderate of others, treating people in hostile or negative ways and tending to be easily mislead or misleading to others. Clearview also has a mentoring program for young women ages 18-20 which teaches them how to balance their time and prioritize their responsibilities.

Mary Thielbahr, MA, MS, is the Director of Clearview Horizons and specializes in areas of emotional problems, alcohol and drug problems, learning disabilities and sexual abuse. The Assistant Director, Tami Gebhardt, has worked at Clearview for the past five years.

At Clearview, the emphasis is on academic, physical and emotional fitness. The young women receive both individual and group therapy, with mentors assisting them in developing self-respect and a positive self-image.

Students attend school and receive tutoring as needed, with educational options including attending Junior or Senior High School or college. In addition, they may elect to take correspondence courses or obtain their GED.

Recreational activities include swimming, boating and water skiing at Lake Pend Oreille, hiking, horseback riding and camping. In the winter, students snowboard at Schweitzer Mountain and snow shoe at the lodge.