Welcome
The purpose of the Outdoor Behavior Healthcare Research Cooperative (OBHRC) is to carry out a comprehensive research program on outdoor behavioral healthcare programs operating in North America.
Research began in 1999 with a major study of four wilderness therapy programs and has continued with collaboration on several studies and publications.
The OBHRC research agenda is guided by a “steering committee” of representatives from member programs and academic faculty from colleges and universities across the United States.
The OBHRC Steering Committee reviews all proposals and publications, and provides feedback and guidance as needed. For a list of available publications, please see the publications section.
The OBHRC is located in the academic department of Physical Education, Health and Recreation Department at
Western Washington University. Physical Education, Health and Recreation Department
Western Washington University
Carver Room 102 MS 9067
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
