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“Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” – John Muir As the sun starts to shine and we emerge from the winter, Dragonfly offers spring break trips for students to provide an opportunity for adventure,…

Young adults today get pulled  from all directions. It can be paralyzing and challenging to manage today’s world, and it’s tough to keep it all together. In a way, being a young adult can feel like juggling three chainsaws and hoping nothing goes wrong before the gas runs out. The pressure to keep the chainsaws…

For young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, substance or technology abuse, learning differences, mood disorders, a lack of focus, or ADD/ADHD, Dragonfly Transitions offers treatment and support in a residential, peer-based community setting. Many of the young adults who come to Dragonfly have previously struggled with developing and executing the academic skills necessary to live a…

Helping those in need and giving back during the holiday season provides a powerful experience for Dragonfly students. Last week students visited Portland to do community service, volunteer with nonprofits, and broaden horizons by exploring the unique cultural activities and group bonding opportunities that the city has to offer. Here are some highlights from the…

Ms Fitness USA champion and former 49ers cheerleader Nikki Crawford joined Dragonfly Transitions as the Fitness and Nutrition Coordinator in 2012, and since then she has spearheaded Dragonfly’s health and wellness department. When students first enroll at Dragonfly, Nikki meets with them individually to help them assess and create fitness goals. She also leads several…