Many young adults who are struggling with failure to launch syndrome find that moving to a new city pushes them out of their comfort zone, but that this move was necessary for them to gain independence. Choosing a transitional living program outside of their hometown gives them distance from stressors and unhealthy friendships and allows them to focus on their personal goals. Starting over somewhere new can feel overwhelming, but the community in a transitional living program is there to guide young adults every step of the way. Asheville, North Carolina is the perfect place for a transitional living program in a city with a lot of young people and opportunities for struggling young adults.
The Foundations Neighborhood
Foundations is located in a beautiful neighborhood near downtown Asheville and is fully integrated into the local community. Asheville is a small town in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains that is large enough to find opportunities to thrive. We are only a short walk or bus ride away from nature, shopping, restaurants, and dozens of job opportunities. Our goal is to help young adults find their role in the world and recognize their own strengths. Asheville is known as an open-minded and accepting community where people from a variety of backgrounds have found a place like home.
Immerse Yourself in the Great Outdoors
Recreation is one of the cornerstones of our program. Many of the young adults we work with have struggled to find direction in their lives and have lost interest in things they used to enjoy. While we organize group activities, we also encourage residents to explore what they like to do. Residents learn to enjoy unplugging from technology and actively showing up in their daily lives by developing healthier habits.
Some outdoor activities in the Asheville area include:
- Hiking any of its hundreds of connecting trails or summit peaks
- Taking a drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway at sunset
- Chasing waterfalls and swimming holes
- Kayaking or tubing down the French Broad River
- Practicing rock climbing at the local climbing gym before trying bouldering
Get Creative
During this stage of their lives, young adults often prefer learning by doing. While talk therapy can be hard for young people who struggle to identify and communicate their emotions, creative expression is a useful therapeutic tool. Asheville is a city of music, art, dance, and other forms of creative expression with a variety of opportunities for students to try something new or bond with like-minded individuals.
Supportive Community
Asheville has a long history as a place of healing. Outside of Foundations Asheville, there are dozens of support groups, yoga studios, and other resources to help students expand their support network.
We try to cultivate a family-like atmosphere in our community of therapists, mentors, community liaisons, and other young adults going through similar struggles. While you are given independence to explore the community, you are never alone.
Young adults give back to the community through volunteer activities to pass on lessons they’ve learned and to get involved in meaningful work. One of the main benefits of a transitional living program is that students are not only not isolated from the community, but they are encouraged to integrate into it.
Foundations Can Help
Foundations Asheville is a program for young adults ages 18-25 who are struggling to launch into adulthood. This program is committed to helping young adults develop and sharpen the skills they need to be successful in the real world. There is a focus on teaching students how to enter the workforce, develop vocational trades, and functional living skills. Foundations Asheville gives young adults the opportunity to gain confidence, find their purpose, and learn useful skills that will help them navigate through the adult years.
Contact us at (877) 318 – 7273 for more information about our supportive community. We can help your family today!
The Foundations Team” profile “We work tirelessly to empower individuals with the essential skills and knowledge to thrive in their personal and professional lives. To contact our admissions team, call (877) 318-7273
