Helping Men Overcome Life’s Challenges
Legacy Treatment Center offers a dedicated men’s program that combines evidence-based clinical care with the healing power of nature. Clients receive individualized therapy and psychiatric support while engaging in wilderness activities like backpacking, climbing, and kayaking.
This hybrid model blends the structure of residential treatment with experiential learning outdoors, helping men build resilience, coping skills, and self-efficacy, supported by strong clinical care and a lasting alumni community.
How We Blend Therapy with Outdoor Adventure
At its core, Legacy blends evidence-based clinical care with adventure therapy. Clients receive in-depth comprehensive assessments, psychiatric evaluation, trauma-informed care, and a host of therapeutic modalities—including individual and group therapy—run by licensed clinicians. Activities are conducted in the wilderness: backpacking, canyoneering, rock climbing, mountain biking, ropes courses, fishing, kayaking, solo experiences, and more. This hybrid approach combines the structure and safety of residential treatment with real-world, experiential learning in nature to help men build coping skills and self-efficacy in meaningful ways.
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Why Nature Works as a Powerful Healing Tool
Nature is more than a backdrop—it’s a therapeutic catalyst. Legacy utilizes the healing power of wilderness to reduce distractions, evoke mindfulness, and stimulate emotional, spiritual, and physical healing. Research supports outdoor behavioral healthcare as effective in improving mental health and overall wellness. The program’s personalized treatment plans are updated regularly to meet individual needs. Each client benefits from high staff-to-client attention, therapeutic mentoring, and support from clinicians, field guides, and a medically trained team including psychiatrists and nurses, ensuring safety and holistic care tailored to each participant.
Trusted, Accredited Care with Lasting Results
Legacy Outdoor Adventures is licensed by the State of Utah, accredited by the Joint Commission, and recognized by respected bodies in Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare—affirming its commitment to safety, ethics, and clinical rigor. After clients complete the wilderness and residential phases, the program supports long-term healing through comprehensive aftercare planning, including relapse prevention strategies, medication management, therapy, support group referrals, and family involvement in recovery. Legacy has also played a significant role in advancing research and recognition of wilderness therapy—its co-founder, Derek Daley, has collaborated internationally to expand awareness of the efficacy of outdoor behavioral healthcare.
Staying Connected Through Alumni Programs
Recovery does not end at graduation, and Legacy ensures its clients remain supported through robust alumni programs. These programs offer ongoing connection, mentorship, and community engagement opportunities for former participants, helping them apply the lessons learned in the wilderness to everyday life. Alumni gatherings, peer support networks, and continued check-ins create a sense of belonging that reinforces accountability and strengthens long-term recovery. By fostering lifelong relationships and access to supportive resources, the alumni program plays a vital role in sustaining progress and preventing relapse.