Support

Parker Bounds Johnson Foundation

Wilderness4Life was inspired by our son Parker & his beautiful dream, it came to life with incredible support & encouragement of family & friends & is now our mission to serve Oregon & Washington teens, young adults & their families in-crisis find hope & healing through our premier Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Program Partners.

Parker Bounds Johnson Foundation

MISSION:
It is our mission to serve young people and their families in-crisis through Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare programs, parent support, and a community-centered aftercare coaching program.

GOALS:
Provide financial assistance for youth, young adults and their families in crisis who may not be able to afford Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare programs.
Provide local in-person support for parents and guardians through monthly support group meetings.
Facilitate a community centered adventure-based aftercare coaching program that promotes resiliency, recovery, relapse prevention as well as fosters belonging, a healthy lifestyle and connection to nature.
Advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

Pathfinder Consultants

Trish Ruggles

Trish Ruggles of Pathfinder Consulting helps families with young people in crisis. She works to understand each young person’s unique struggles and strengths, providing recommendations, support, and education to guide families through a difficult time.

Pathway Partners

Cynthia Cohen, Founder

Pathway Partners helps you successfully place your family member through our ability to recognize underlying behavioral and emotional issues. We identify the immediate and future needs of the individual and family to develop and pursue a well-orchestrated plan. Our first hand understanding of schools and programs for specific behavioral and emotional needs gives our clients the opportunity for the best placements.