The Arise Society

What The Arise Society does

The Arise Society is a residential transitional-living program for young adults ages 18 to 26, operating in Orem, Utah at a capacity of approximately 20 students. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Vaughn Heath, the program combines enrollment at Utah Valley University with on-site clinical therapy, academic support, and 24/7 mentoring for students who have struggled in a traditional college environment. The intended beneficiary is the young adult participant; the typical purchaser is the parent or family, who pays a recurring tuition for the multi-month residential stay.

The core "product" is a structured therapeutic milieu, not a software platform. Service components include clinical therapy, neurofeedback, executive-function coaching, academic advising, life-skills mentoring, and social-skills support, all delivered by an in-house team of therapists, mentors, and residential staff. The partnership with UVU is the distinguishing academic component, allowing students to accrue real university credit while living in the supervised residence. There is no proprietary technology stack, app, or platform disclosed; the offering is fundamentally human-delivered.

The business model is private-pay tuition, structured as a recurring monthly fee across a 9-to-18-month program length. Go-to-market is direct-to-family combined with referral relationships through educational consultants, therapists, and other treatment programs. The company is founder-owned, single-site, and discloses no external funding rounds, debt, or institutional investors. Revenue scales only with the fixed ~20-student capacity unless the model is replicated at additional sites.

Name

The Arise Society

Legal name

The Arise Society

Website

https://thearisesociety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Arise Society is a private-pay residential transitional-living program in Orem, Utah, serving young adults ages 18-26 by combining Utah Valley University enrollment with clinical therapy, academic support, and 24/7 mentoring, paid for by families on a recurring tuition basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transitional Living Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

First-Year Experience & Transition Programs (EDALABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Transitional living program
• Therapeutic mentoring services
• Young adult residential therapy
• Academic support services
• Failure to launch support

Headquarters

HQ city

Orem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Tuition: The primary revenue stream is program tuition which includes all psychotherapy services, academic support, rent, daily support from mentors, and participation in weekly Arise activities. Additional charges may include monthly reimbursements for groceries and prescriptions, a monthly fee for psychiatry services, and special activities and trips outside of normal programming. UVU tuition is separate and coordinated through the Academic Director.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Arise Society operates a community-based transitional living program for young adults (ages 18-26) located in Orem, Utah near Utah Valley University. Enrolled students live in regular two-bedroom apartments within walking distance of UVU, attend real college classes, and receive integrated academic mentorship, clinical therapy (individual, group, and family), and 24/7 one-on-one mentor support. The program bundles housing, psychotherapy, academic support, and weekly activities into a monthly tuition, with capacity for approximately 20 students at a time.

Product overview

The Arise Society is a single unified transitional living program for young adults ages 18-26 struggling with anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, or failure to launch. The program combines four integrated components: (1) Academic Support, which provides mentorship and accountability for college coursework at Utah Valley University; (2) Clinical Therapeutic Support, offering individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and evidence-based treatment modalities (DBT, CBT, EMDR, Neurofeedback); (3) Individual & Social Support, featuring 24/7 mentoring and community activities; and (4) Utah Valley University Integration, where students live in shared apartments near campus and attend regular college classes. The program emphasizes community-based living in real apartments rather than institutional settings, with 24/7 mentor availability and a relationship-based therapeutic approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Arise Society Transitional Living Program A community-based transitional living program for young adults (ages 18-26) that combines real-world college experience at Utah Valley University with therapeutic support, academic mentorship, and social development in independent apartment living. Designed for young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, or failure to launch.
• Academic Support Provides individualized academic mentoring including regular academic meetings, accountability for academic goals, class attendance tracking, grade transparency, assignment completion support, and UVU enrollment assistance. For enrolled students attending Utah Valley University.
• Clinical Therapeutic Support Therapeutic services including initial blueprinting, individualized treatment plans, weekly individual therapy, group therapy focused on interpersonal development, family therapy, and customized medication management. Treatment modalities include DBT, CBT, EMDR, and Neurofeedback. For enrolled students and their families.
• Individual & Social Support Provides one-on-one mentoring available 24/7, weekly community activities, student-organized small group activities, executive functioning coaching, and optional personal trainer and dietary coaching services. For enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 33% dropout rate avoided for students who complete the program and return to their original college
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Utah Valley University (UVU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUVU is the academic partner for The Arise Society. Students attend UVU classes while enrolled in the program, pursuing associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees, or vocational certifications. UVU is adjacent to the program's apartments (within 500 feet), has open enrollment (no SAT/ACT required), and operates on semester and block schedules year-round. UVU's disability services and academic accommodations support Arise students.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Launch Centers: Launch Centers provides young adult transitional living programs for ages 18-29 in Los Angeles, combining therapy, life skills, and education support. It is a direct comparable for the failure-to-launch young adult segment Arise serves.
• Clearview Treatment Programs: Clearview provides residential and outpatient mental health treatment for young adults in Los Angeles. Its dual diagnosis and young adult programs overlap with Arise's clinical therapy and family support offerings.
• Second Nature Wilderness Program: Founded by Dr. Vaughn Heath in 1998, Second Nature is the predecessor venture to Arise and offers outdoor wilderness therapy. It shares the founder's therapeutic philosophy and serves as a feeder pipeline of clients familiar with Arise's methodology.
• Basecamp Recovery: Basecamp offers young adult recovery and transition programs combining outdoor adventure, therapy, and independent living skills. It targets a similar failure-to-launch and mental health demographic to Arise.
• SOBA College Recovery: SOBA College Recovery offers sober living and recovery programs for young adults attending college in New Jersey. While focused on substance use, it directly competes for the same demographic of college-age young adults seeking a supportive transitional environment.
• Newport Academy: Newport Academy operates residential and outpatient treatment programs for teens and young adults addressing mental health, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. It overlaps with Arise's young adult therapy and family support services, particularly for the 18-26 segment transitioning to independence.
• College Excel: College Excel is a residential transitional program for young adults 18-23 combining college enrollment with therapeutic support in Portland, OR. It directly competes with Arise on the same model of integrated college + therapy + life-skills coaching for struggling young adults seeking independence.

Emerging players

• BetterHelp: BetterHelp is a large online therapy platform serving young adults with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. While not a residential transitional program, it competes for the same end-customer need — mental health support for struggling young adults — at a much lower price point and with broader accessibility.

Broad incumbents

• Walden Behavioral Care: Walden is a larger, multi-site provider of eating disorder and mental health treatment across the Northeast, with programs for adolescents and adults. It serves overlapping patient populations to Arise but operates at broader scale with a hospital-affiliated clinical model.

Others

• NATSAP (National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs): NATSAP is the industry trade association of which Arise is a member. It is not a competitor but rather an ecosystem umbrella whose member directory drives referrals and establishes credibility for programs like Arise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ourarisesociety
• Facebookfacebook.com/arisesocietyprogram
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-arise-society
• Instagraminstagram.com/thearisesociety

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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