Spirited Adventures

 Spirited Adventures serves youth who are ages eight and older along with their families. We are located in Sherburne, Mille Lacs, Isanti, Wright, Anoka, Benton, Stearns, Todd, and Rock Counties. 

Spirited Adventures is a program for youth who have a mental health diagnosis and can benefit from an interactive, adventurous approach; for those who have been unsuccessful in traditional or office-based counseling, and for those in need of increased motivation and engagement in therapy. 

A proven alternative to talk therapy, we are committed to offering the evidence-based approach to counseling known as Adventure Based Counseling, Wilderness Therapy, and Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare. Based on outdoor and experiential education, sessions are safely structured to encourage healthy risk-taking in sometimes unfamiliar settings. 

Counseling & Therapy

• Individual and Family Therapy
• Weekly Group Adventure Counseling

Learn more about our Intensive Day Treatment

Therapeutic Adventure Camps

Located in Becker, Elk River, and Southwest Minnesota.

Learn more about our Summer Groups

Wilderness Therapy Expeditions

Learn more about the Boundary Waters Experience

Our adventure-based initiatives create opportunities to develop problem-solving skills, self-regulation, and feelings of accomplishment, ultimately promoting positive behavior changes when a learning experience is transferred to another context in the participant's life. The nature-based setting allows for a natural healing environment and opportunities to practice mindfulness and calming strategies. 

This program is run by licensed therapists and behavior skills counselors who have training in experiential learning and adventure therapy.

Our program follows the best practice guidelines of the Association of Experiential Education’s Therapeutic Adventure Professional Group (TAPG) and the Outdoor Behavior Healthcare Council. All staff are mental health providers and have CPR/First Aid training. Staff leading overnight wilderness trips or canoeing/kayaking groups have additional training including Wilderness First Responder certification and water rescue training by the American Canoe Association.

 Referrals can be made by

• Parents
• School Administrators & Staff
• Therapists & Counselors
• County Social Workers

For more information drop us a line.

at spiritedadventures@greaterminnesota.org . 

Donations are accepted through PayPal or through our office at 320-214-9692.

Thank you!