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PARKER BOUNDS JOHNSON FOUNDATION

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Wilderness Grants

Limited Research Study Opportunity - click here
Do you know a teen in crisis suffering from:
  • Depression?
  • Anxiety?
  • Substance Abuse?
The University of New Hampshire is conducting an unprecedented nationwide research study focused on the effectiveness of Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare (OBH) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Adolescents.

Study Highlights

• Residents of Oregon and Washington*
• Adolescents 13-17
• Reduced Cost of Treatment Based on Income
• Time Sensitive
• Limited Space Availability
• National Eligibility
• Voluntary Participation

To Begin Process Contact:

Dr Michael Gass PhD LMFT
(603) 862-2024
Email: Michael.Gass@unh.edu

Research Study Information:
https://mypages.unh.edu/unhbehavioralhealthstudy

To complete the screening survey:
https://unh.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_56V2XDtbChILZZj

Grant Application Contact:
Liz Bounds
Parker Bounds Johnson Foundation
(503) 810-9100
info@pbjwilderness4life.org
To Apply: https://pbjf.org/grantapp/#top
The Study:

Weaving the Web: Researching OBH and CBT Programs for Adolescents

Study Description:

The purpose of this study is to examine various behavioral, social, and emotional changes that result from engaging in an OBH and CBT treatment program designed for adolescents. Behavioral measures based on depressive, anxious and substance use symptoms will be assessed. Understanding the behavioral, social and emotional mechanisms associated with these treatments and how they are modulated before and after treatment will provide new knowledge necessary for developing more effective treatments.

The overall purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of OBH and CBT treatments for adolescents.

Inclusion Criteria:

The following are characteristics that your child must have in order to be eligible for the study.
  • Live in Oregon, Washington, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Texas or New York*
  • Inquire directly to study if you reside in a state not indicated
  • Between the ages of 13 and 17
  • 5th grade reading level
  • For children, proper informed assent
  • Parental informed consent and adult consent to participate
  • Current diagnosis of Depression and/or Anxiety per parent report.
  • Youth with comorbid diagnoses are eligible
  • Current secondary diagnosis of Substance Use Disorder (optional)
  • Score greater than a 47 on the YoQ and a 65 on the RCADS -
  • Willingness to participate in all aspects of the treatment programs
  • Has the ability to carry a pack that is 1⁄4 their body weight
  • Youth who have received school services (including but not limited to social work/counseling services, mentoring programs, after school programs)
  • These are assessments that the parent/guardian will complete during the screening survey.

Available Grants:

Supporting the project—Oregon & Washington Families in need of financial assistance for tuition and transportation costs, grants for are available from Parker Bounds Johnson Foundation and potential grants from another granting organization. (503) 810-9100

More Information:

Please call 603-862-2024 or visit website at: https://mypages.unh.edu/unhbehavioralhealthstudy

*COVID-19 safety protocols will be strictly followed by all providers, programs and participants

The Way to Wilderness begins with a single step…

We're eager to assist those in need. Please visit one of the organizations listed on our Partners page. If you live in Oregon or Washington we may be able to help. Complete and submit the form below to apply for a financial grant**. If you'd rather, you can download a printable PDF form and mail it to us for review. If you live in a state other than Oregon or Washington, we still encourage you to visit one of our program partners.

While completing an application does not guarantee a grant, it does create an opportunity for consideration. Qualification can be further discussed during the interview portion of the application process.
If you would rather complete the application by hand and email it with your supporting documents, download it by clicking the button below.**

**Should an error with the electronic form occur, please use this method.**

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**Additional REQUIRED infomation is used to determine eligibility. This includes:

  • Two (2) most recent years of COMPLETE income tax returns and related tax schedules
  • Two (2) most recent W-2's for father and mother, or legal guardian
  • Personal Financial Statement that includes all assets and their values such as second homes and rental properties.
  • Most recent Property Tax Statement (current year / most recent)
  • Home Mortgage Statement or most recent House Rental Agreement
  • Most recent Investment/ Brokerage Account statements
***Please remember to black out a portion of your social security numbers***

Email copies to: info@pbjwilderness4life.org

*While net income limit is $100,000, indebtedness and other factors are also considered— including outstanding loans and their values. Grants are provided based on the availability of funds and additional criteria as defined by our foundation board.

The Parker Bounds Johnson Foundation does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

Application Guidelines
  • Oregon and Washington residents only.
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
  • Applicants will be notified as soon as a decision is reached.
  • We provide partial grants only.
  • Grant offer is good for 30 days following award notice. After 30 days, the grant offer will expire and applicant will need to re-apply.
  • Grant recipients must notify us if they experience a change in financial status and no longer are in need of the grant.
  • Grants are non-transferable. Grant recipients must notify us if they decide to not accept the scholarship.
  • If further information is needed, a phone interview may be requested.
  • Grant requests are open to anyone for whom attending a partner wilderness program would pose a financial hardship.
  • Grant recipients are responsible for securing their own travel to and from the selected wilderness program.
  • Approved Grant Recipients: With the intention to provide helpful information and feedback to other families and their children in-crisis, it is very important to share our experiences with each other. Upon completion of a partnering wilderness therapy program, participants and their parents or guardians agree to be interviewed, and to provide written or video testimonial of their wilderness experience. Anonymity is respected if requested.
Application Checklist
  • Is the Application form complete?
  • Have you gathered all supplementary material (tax returns, W-2's, check stubs, etc)?
  • Have you time available for the telephone interview?

Please click the button below to download an application.

Email your completed application and supporting documents to us at info@pbjwilderness4life.org

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—Parker

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