Questions you may have.

Forte Strong helps intelligent, capable young men ages 18–30 who have stalled on the path to independence. These are young men who often aren't in trouble with the law and aren't battling substance addiction — they're simply stuck, and struggling to start their adult lives.

Most share a familiar pattern: they've grown skilled at avoiding the situations that feel uncomfortable, retreating into video games, screens, or their rooms rather than facing the hard parts of growing up. Underneath, you'll often find some combination of anxiety, depression, executive-functioning struggles, lack of direction, and a deep-seated fear of failure. Forte Strong is built to help exactly this young man move forward.

The typical duration of a stay at Forte Strong ranges from 6 to 9 months, with an average length of 7 months. This extended period enables individuals to delve deeper into the barriers they face, fostering a comprehensive understanding crucial for crafting their developmental plan. Within this timeframe, they'll have the opportunity to implement behavioral changes and cultivate a mindset that paves the way for tangible real-life experiences. The goal is to ensure a seamless transition from Forte Strong into full independence, with well-established habits that have been both developed and maintained prior to graduation.

Forte Strong is situated in the city of St. George, nestled on the southwestern edge of Southern Utah. St. George's strategic location places it less than a 2-hour drive north of Las Vegas and just 4 hours south of Salt Lake City. The region is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts who flock to Southern Utah to experience its world-renowned rock climbing, canyoneering, river rafting, mountain biking, and fishing. The area is also home to five national parks, including Arches, Zion, Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon, and Capitol Reef.

Our program is designed to immerse students in a multitude of learning opportunities, all within an environment that revolves around experiential learning. This is why we believe that Forte Strong is ideally situated to provide our students with the perfect backdrop for their personal growth and development.

Forte Strong does not offer detox. Nor does it work with applicants who actively struggling with illegal drugs, violence, illegal sexual activity, or severe psychological problems. Forte Strong is a life-education program that focuses on Failure to Launch Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Social Anxiety Disorder and Adjustment Disorder as well as video game addiction, pornography, depression, low self-esteem, entitlement, affluenza, and other similar issues.

Forte Strong is open throughout the year with a rolling admission. We work with your son on an individual one-on-one basis, meaning you won’t wait to give your son the help he needs now. We believe “there is no better time than the present to make a positive change for the future.”

Forte Strong works with young men who need to become independent, but they either lack the desire or are struggling in their attempts. They often rely excessively on their parents or other caretakers, avoiding adult-like responsibilities and challenges. The obstacles preventing them from moving forward in their lives include anxiety, depression, lack of direction, and a diminished sense of self-worth. These barriers create low tolerance to facing uncomfortable situations they could handle but don’t want to, coupled with ineffective coping mechanisms. Consequently, they operate with the mindset of “What is the bare minimum I have to take on in the next 24 hours to survive or get by?”.

For parents, this can be a hard thing to address because, generally speaking, their son isn’t doing anything MAJORLY wrong within a 24-hour day. If their trajectory was to be considered, it might be off by one or two degrees. However, when you stack up 100 or 300 of these days in a row, you begin to notice that the slight deviation off their intended trajectory maintained for a long time results in being severely off-course. If you were to consider the last hundred days, you would notice that the problem is substantial because nothing significant has been achieved.

If, as a parent, you feel that this is relatable, the inevitable question arises: how can they persuade their son to attend? Since they are adults, coercing them is not an option. If you can relate to this situation, complete our parent questionnaire to schedule an immediate strategy consultation. Our dedicated team has assisted hundreds of families to regain control and guide their sons on the right path. Let us help you support your son effectively.

Absolutlely. Forte Strong has an amazing team of clinical therapists with around 50 years of combined experience. They specialize in providing effective therapeutic interventions for young adult men at this phase in their lives.