Your Life at Foundations
Life at Foundations isn't one-size-fits-all, it's designed around you. While we maintain a rich backdrop of programming throughout the week, your personal schedule is built collaboratively with our team, shaped by your unique goals, interests, and where you are in your journey.
Everything we do is organized around six key life pillars, a flexible yet structured framework that helps you build real skills, real confidence, and a real life.
- Academic & Vocational Success
- Financial Management
- Social Integration
- Personal Health
- Functional Living Skills
- Hobbies & Interests
Daily Structure
No two days look exactly alike at Foundations, and that's intentional. Here's what the rhythm of a typical week can look like:
Mornings & Afternoons: Early and mid-day for Foundations students blend group activities with independent pursuits. You might start the day working on life skills in a group setting, then head out to a class, internship, volunteer role, or part-time job.
Our downtown student center is open Monday through Friday, 9am–5pm, where you can meet one-on-one with staff across different disciplines. All tailored entirely to your level and goals.
Group Programming & Check-Ins: Throughout the week, you'll have the chance to join student interest-based activities:
- outdoor adventures,
- athletics,
- creative pursuits,
- gaming,
- social gatherings, and more.
Staff from different disciplines check in during the day and into the evenings, offering support in key skill areas without it feeling like oversight.
Evenings & Weekends: Evenings are yours to unwind.
- Catch a concert in Asheville.
- Host a game night.
- Work on a personal project.
- Or settle in for a movie with housemates.
Weekends open up for bigger adventures and out-of-town trips, alongside weekly rhythms like meal planning, grocery shopping, and keeping your space in order.
Where You'll Live!
Foundations students live across multiple properties in and around downtown Asheville:
- a private student center housed in a beautifully updated Victorian
- five residential houses
- and several apartments
Each home holds just 3–6 students, so you get the warmth of community without losing your sense of personal space.
Single and double room options are available in first-stage housing. And because community is built, not assumed, students have the opportunity to host events and connect with peers across shared spaces, on their own terms.
Therapy Integrated Into Your Experience
Therapeutic support at Foundations is built-in to the fabric of your week and designed to support individuals, groups and families.
Individual
Therapy
At least one session weekly, with additional sessions available for those who want or need more support.
Group
Therapy
Connection and perspective
alongside peers
navigating similar
experiences.
Parent Coaching Calls
Weekly check-ins between your family and your individual therapist, so everyone stays informed and aligned.
Specialized Support
Contracted specialists including dietitians, prescribers, and family therapists, available upon request.
Ready to take the next step towards personal growth? Reach out to us through the contact form below to start your journey with Foundations Asheville!
