At InnerQuest Collective, we provide trauma-informed wilderness therapy, neurofeedback, and reentry support for youth and adults in Colorado Springs. Our unique approach blends EEG biofeedback, restorative justice practices, nature-based mindfulness (Mindful Miles), and creative healing arts to foster emotional regulation, resilience, and long-term recovery.
We specialize in helping individuals transition from incarceration back into the community through brain-based therapy, CPT testing, and vocational guidance. Whether you’re seeking support for trauma, addiction, attention challenges, or stress management, InnerQuest offers a safe, empowering space to heal and grow.
WHO is InnerQuest?
InnerQuest Collective brings together some of the finest professionals in Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas—dedicated clinicians, educators, artists, mentors, and advocates—united by a shared commitment to restorative healing and second chances.
We are a scholarship-based reentry program designed specifically for justice-involved youth transitioning out of Colorado’s Division of Youth Services facilities. Our approach is informed by extensive qualitative research conducted with hundreds of incarcerated individuals—including both adolescents and adults across the DYS and the Department of Corrections.
While our current services focus exclusively on DYS populations, this research has helped us identify the most meaningful therapeutic and vocational supports for successful reentry.
Wilderness Expeditions
Immersive outdoor experiences are at the heart of InnerQuest, fostering confidence, healing, and self-reliance through nature-based therapy. Rooted in the power of wilderness and experiential learning, our approach blends team-building, personal challenge, and reflective practice to help youth reconnect with themselves, others, and the natural world. These transformative experiences offer a path to emotional growth, resilience, and lasting change.
Core Programming
At the heart of InnerQuest is a trauma-informed, therapeutic framework designed to promote healing, resilience, and long-term transformation. Each component is built to strengthen emotional regulation, foster connection, and support identity development through real-world experience and guided self-work through individual and group contexts.
Hands-on skill-building in high-demand trades, with a strong emphasis on real-world experience, industry standards, and long-term employability. Youth gain practical training and mentorship in fields such as:
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Barbering
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Electrical Work
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HVAC
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General Construction
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Culinary Arts
Education
Programs designed to support personal growth, creativity, and lifelong success:
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Music & Mixed Media – Audio production, songwriting, and digital storytelling
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Fitness & Wellness – Movement-based healing, mental health, and holistic care
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Nutrition – Practical lessons in healthy eating and mindful meal planning
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Financial Literacy – Budgeting, saving, and building financial independence
Our scholarship-based model allows participants to begin earning income immediately after release—addressing the number one need reported by justice-involved youth: financial stability. Participants can work their way up to full-time student status while earning above minimum wage as they invest in themselves and their future.
InnerQuest is a launchpad for life beyond detention—equipping youth with the tools, community, and opportunities to thrive.