Mission

The Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Council is a community of leading outdoor behavioral healthcare programs working to advance the field through best practices, effective treatment, and evidence-based research.

Leadership and Committees

Our organization relies heavily on our board of directors and volunteers who are dedicated to the growth of the field of outdoor behavioral healthcare. Often these individuals and committees are working collaboratively to help strengthen and implement the mission and vision of the Council.

Below are the committees currently supporting the Council.

  • Research Committee
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
  • Community-Based Committee
  • Marketing Committee
  • Membership Committee
  • Best Practices Committee
  • Insurance & Accessibility / Government Relations Committee
  • Wilderness Therapy Symposium Committee

To learn more about a committee, and get involved, please email us at info@obhcouncil.org.

Our volunteer committees are dedicated to the growth of the field of outdoor behavioral healthcare. Often these groups are working collaboratively to help strengthen and implement the mission and vision of the Council.

The OBH Council members believe outdoor treatment is a highly effective form of treatment for most adolescent and young adult behavioral healthcare problems.