A wilderness therapy business that launched locally in May 2018 is now a member of the Franklin Chamber of Commerce.

New Vision Wilderness Therapy, which has an office at 673 Siler Road in Franklin, has additional locations in Wisconsin and Oregon that have been in operation since 2007 and 2013, respectively. The business has a partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and serves young adults and their parents in the Nantahala National Forest. New Vision fosters healing in the woods to treat struggles associated with anxiety, depression, adoption, developmental trauma, emotional regulation and addiction.

New Vision welcomes opportunities to partner and connect with the community. Contact Executive Director Kristina Fortner at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.newvisionwilderness.com.