Mental Health, Outside
Adventure Recovery™ is a national organization that integrates mental health awareness and expertise with transformational adventure experiences. Through intentional time in nature, individuals develop self-efficacy, empowerment, and confidence. Adventure Recovery (AR) provides professional guided outdoor activities, leadership programming, and trainings for those seeking mentorship, coaching, adventure, personal transformation, and direction in mental health and recovery.
Helping others is the guiding principle of Adventure Recovery.
OUR MISSION IS TO GUIDE PEOPLE THROUGH THE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL WILDERNESS, CULTIVATING A LIFELONG PASSION FOR LEARNING AND ADVENTURE.
Adventure Recovery (AR) offers guided workshops, half-days, full days, and overnight expeditions one-on-one and in group settings. The AR approach combines coaching and adventure-based counseling techniques with professional outdoor skills instruction through nature. Our professional team specializes in a compassionate approach, using positive reinforcement toward prevention and recovery.
You choose the activity, Adventure Recovery (AR) provides the gear, the team know-how, the instruction, the peer support, and the experiences of a lifetime. Outdoor activities, prevention programs, rites of passage, and epic adventures outside are what we do. Sober adventures are our expertise but you do not need to be in a twelve-step program, or in recovery, to join us outside. Read some of AR’s testimonials to learn more.
“Adventure Recovery helped me believe in myself again. With the support of my AR guide, I was able to reverse a downward spiral that almost got me kicked out of college. Today, I am thriving, pursuing my dreams, and in grad school."—Adventure Recovery Client, Joe U.
Group Adventures
Group adventure experiences inspire participants to connect, develop trust, cultivate teamwork, and build community. Unforgettable experiences in nature have an immeasurable impact.
Individual Mentorship
Mentorship teaches outdoor skills through lasting connection. Individuals gain confidence and community. Goals are set and met to build self-esteem and capacity.
Experiences we offer
Rock Climbing + Rappelling
Kayaking + Canoeing
Rites of Passage + Ceremony
Stand-Up PaddleBoarding
River & Ocean Surfing
Snowboarding + Skiing
Orienteering
Hiking + Backpacking
Mountain/Road Biking
Whitewater rafting
Adventure Recovery Leadership Events + AR Trainings
Adventure Recovery also guides team building events and programs. Organizations come to AR for team building, leadership skills training, and opportunities to unplug and decompress as a group. Crew leadership holds more than 50+ years of combined experience and professional certifications to create awe-inspiring, impactful events. These experiences can also be trainings for organizations to further the mission of bringing more people into the transformative and healing world of adventure.
A Few of the Organizations We Serve
Call us if you…
Seek a deeper connection to self, the outdoors, and/or those around you
Participate in therapy and seek additional structure, guidance, and support
Are in addiction recovery & need support, sober mentorship, sober trips, and recovery coaching
Currently in or leaving inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, extended care, or sober living
Seek alternative intervention before inpatient placement or recovery coaching and sober support
Are a family member, educator, or parent seeking structured activities for kids. Our Adventure Discovery program is tailored for individuals and families who wish to explore the outdoors and adventure coaching
The organization does not provide crisis services for mental health acuity or for those at risk of experiencing withdrawal. However, Adventure Recovery will assist in finding the proper levels of support needed. In addition, advanced clinical expertise may be retained.
We collaborate with
Individuals, parents, families, schools, treatment professionals, educators, legal professionals
Family members often engage with family coaching and clinical guidance to ensure clear communication and give the client space to have a unique relationship with their AR team members. Psychotherapists provide parent coaching, family therapeutic services, and clinical guidance. This collaboration includes regular meetings to discuss goals, challenges, and next steps.
