Resources

Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Industry Council (OBHIC)
http://www.obhic.com/

OBHIC is an organization of behavioral health providers who are committed to the utilization of outdoor modalities to assist young people and their families to make positive change.

The National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP)
http://www.natsap.org/

The National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP) serves as a national resource for programs and professionals assisting young people beleaguered by emotional and behavioral difficulties.

The Association for Experiential Education (AEE)
http://www.aee.org

The Association for Experiential Education (AEE) is a nonprofit, professional membership association dedicated to developing and promoting experiential education worldwide.

Therapeutic Adventure Professional Group (TAPG)
http://www.geocities.com/aee_tapg/

The Therapeutic Adventure Professional Group (TAPG) is committed to the development and promotion of adventure-based programming and the principles of experiential education in therapeutic settings.

The National Association of Therapeutic Wilderness Camps (NATWC)
http://www.natwc.org/

The National Association of Therapeutic Wilderness Camps (NATWC) supports the establishment and continuation of therapeutic wilderness camping organizations and educates the public about the existence of such organizations and their success in helping troubled young people change their lives for the better.

OBHRC Handout [PDF]