Safety

At Pacific Quest, safety is our #1 priority; it is the foundation of everything we do.

Our veteran team of professionals has over 200 years of combined wilderness program safety and experience. All students are pre-screened by Pacific Quest’s clinical, wellness and admissions teams during the admissions process. Acceptance is based on review of an application, consultation with parents, Educational Consultants, home therapists, and medical and wellness professionals. Our team completes a thorough review of each student’s current and past behavior, and administers psycho-educational testing when appropriate. Any concern is evaluated thoroughly by our medical and clinical staff and if necessary, a proactive plan is put in place.

PQ adheres to health and safety standards of the state of Hawaii, the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs and The Association of Experiential Education. Our medical and wellness team includes a Medical Doctor, Naturopathic Doctor and full time Registered Nurse to maintain complete health awareness and provide needed care. Ka’u Community Hospital and Clinic is located 10 minutes from all of our base camps in the event of an emergency. Students receive a complete physical exam prior to entering our program as well as weekly wellness check-ups by a Registered Nurse. Students are required to wear protective clothing and sunscreen provided by Pacific Quest.

All staff members are screened with background checks at the State and Federal levels. Staff members attend regular trainings including crisis intervention and emergency preparedness and all field staff members are trained in CPR, First-Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI).

Pacific Quest provides a superior menu of healthy food options, including organic and local food. This includes at least three nutritionally balanced meals a day plus snacks and ample water. Food is never withheld or used as a consequence.