Peer support groups

Navigating grief or trauma can feel like a solo adventure:

You are not alone.


SOAR facilitates peer support groups for those impacted by

outdoor trauma. To build connections, we create groups

based on common experiences.

• Partners’ Group

  • For those who have lost a partner to an outdoor accident but were not on the scene. Beginning February 2026.
    

  Parents’ Group

  • For those who have lost a child to an outdoor trauma. Beginning early 2026.
    Dates:

  • Wednesday, February 18thTuesday,

  • March 24thWednesday,

  • April 29thWednesday,

  • May 27th

  • *final 2 meeting dates TBD

  Trauma Group

  • For people who’ve survived an outdoor incident where another person perished. Beginning in 2026.

  • Dates:

    • January 22
    • February 26
    • April 2
    • April 23
    • May 21
    

  Injury Group

  • For those who’ve sustained an injury while skiing, biking, climbing, boating, etc. This includes individuals whose lives have been temporarily or permanently altered by injury. Beginning in 2026.
    
    

  Siblings’ Group

  • For those who have lost a sibling to an outdoor accident. Beginning in 2026.
    

  Professionals’ Group

  • For those who have experienced a traumatic event or stress injuries—on or off the job—related to their professional field. Beginning February 2026.
    

Upcoming groups:

We develop peer support groups to meet community needs. Please reach out to info@soar4life.org if you or someone you know could benefit from connecting with others, or to learn more.