At WWIA, therapeutic adaptive outdoor recreation is a purposeful, evidence-informed approach that uses outdoor and activity-based experiences to support the healing and well-being of our nation’s Heroes. This work goes beyond simply getting Veterans outside—it is a structured process designed to meet the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs of combat-wounded Veterans.
By engaging in meaningful outdoor activities—primarily hunting and fishing— Veterans are given opportunities to rebuild confidence, rediscover purpose, strengthen relationships, and improve overall well-being. These activities act as powerful tools that help Veterans re-engage with life, reduce isolation, and cultivate long-term resilience.
Our carefully constructed and purposefully designed program maximizes peer-to-peer support and mentoring, mirrors the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) preventative factors against suicide by partnering with communities across the nation while doing so in a non-clinical outdoor environment that has yielded proven results.
A key component of this initiative is our Training and Education program which consists of WWIA Guide School, Safety Symposium, and Leadership Development Program; all of which center around adaptive sports training and considerations for our combat-wounded Veterans.
