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Outdoor Activities

 We are a nonprofit focused on providing free outdoor mental health treatment individuals in Utah. We host one free outdoor activity day a month and all are welcome. We have limited slots available. Get tickets now for our free outdoor and adventure based activities! Just click "Order Tickets" to get started. Keep scrolling to learn more about how Utah Outdoor Therapies is changing the way people view outdoor mental health treatment.

Our Mission

Utah Outdoor Therapies offers free outdoor activities for individuals in Utah. Our mission is to make outdoor mental health treatment more accessible by providing outdoor activities at no cost. We hope that in doing this we can eliminate barriers that prevent people from seeking the help they need. Spending time outdoors and actively moving improves overall mental health and increases quality of life. Many people cannot participate in outdoor activities due to cost, scheduling, and long travel. At Utah Outdoor Therapies we provide these activities for free and we hold these activities every month here in the Salt Lake Valley so that we can increase access to the amazing mental health resources that we have here in our community. Check out our next activities by clicking "Order Tickets" or keep scrolling to learn more about activities we offer and our story. 

What We Offer

We host monthly activities year round. Our activities are primarily outdoors. However, we do host some indoor activities during the colder winter months. We provide the gear and training necessary to be involved in the activities provided. All skill levels are welcome. All our activities are funded by donations, grants, and fundraising events. There are no required costs for individuals who would like to sign up for an activity. We have a limited number of free tickets that are on a first come first serve basis. Additional tickets can be ordered for a small donation. All individuals who order a ticket with a donation are entered into a raffle to receive free outdoor gear and prizes. Check out our raffle prizes and sign up for our activities by clicking "Order Tickets" or keep scrolling to read our founders story.

Our Founder's Story

I grew up in a city about twenty minutes outside of Seattle, Washington. I was raised in a loving family that had significant challenges with mental health. While I was young my dad battled with addiction. While I was in high school and in adulthood I experienced depression. And in my marriage I have watched my wife suffer with depression and anxiety. I knew I wanted to work in the mental health treatment field. I also know that time outside and being active had a profound impact on my mental health. Sadly, I realized that nearly every job in outdoor mental health treatment required a schedule that demanded long periods of time away from family. I decided I would build something that provided me the time necessary to be with my family and gave me the opportunity to provide resources to those in need. Creating Utah Outdoor Therapies has been an exciting journey and I can't wait to see how the outdoors will continue to change lives.

Who Can Sign UP

All ages are welcome to sign up. We do ask that if an individual wants to attend and they are under the age of 18 that a parent or guardian attend with them. Groups and teams are welcome to sign up. Please do not take all the free slots that are available for several activities. If there are no tickets available for a particular activity and you would really like to attend please send us a message and we will try to make space for you in the group. You can also sign up for our newsletter and we will email you when registration for our next activity opens.  

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