
Outdoor Activities
We are a nonprofit focused on providing greater access to outdoor mental health treatment for individuals in Utah. We host one free outdoor activity a month and we host low cost activities throughout the month as a community resource. We have limited slots available. Get tickets now for our free outdoor and adventure based activities! Just click "Order Tickets" to get started. Check out our low cost activities if no free slots are available. 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 and low cost outdoor/adventure-based activities for individuals in Utah. Our mission is to make outdoor mental health treatment more accessible. 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 free and low cost 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 adventure based 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 our free community activities and low cost activities are cheaper than a copay. We have a limited number of free tickets that are on a first come first serve basis those who don't make it in time for a free spot are encouraged to sign up for our low cost activities. Sign up for our activities by clicking "Order Tickets" or keep scrolling to read our learn how we are different.
What Sets Us Apart
Organizations throughout the country offer opportunities to engage in outdoor and adventure based therapy. Utah is especially a hot spot for mental health treatment and outdoor recreation. Many of these organizations are a great resource, but many of them also present significant barriers that make it challenging for clients to access their services. Often outdoor therapy programs require high costs, extensive travel and many months away from home. Some of these programs are known for their intensive nature, forcing clients to be involved in extreme activities that present little evidence of mental health improvement. This is not Utah Outdoor Therapies. We encourage individuals and families to access mental health treatment in their own community. We push people to connect with resources that can help them long-term. And we provide free or low cost outdoor activities that act as a supplement to the treatment they are receiving in their community. We provide free activities to establish a much needed community resource. We provide low cost activities as an additional support that families can access more frequently. In doing this we are able to provide services to so many who could not otherwise access treatment that is proven to improve their mental health. 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. No diagnosis is required to attend any activity, all are welcome. 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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