You don’t have to walk through the darkness alone.
Camp Rise Again is an adult camp created for individuals who are currently struggling with depression and may be feeling isolated, overwhelmed, hopeless, or disconnected from life.
A safe, supportive place to reconnect with life and with others.
Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where participants can step away from the weight of everyday life, connect with people who understand, and experience moments of joy, laughter, connection, and hope.
Through outdoor activities, recreation, group conversations, wellness experiences, and supportive community, Camp Rise Again creates space for people to breathe, be seen, and remember that their lives have value.
This isn’t about pretending everything is okay. It’s about creating a space where you don’t have to pretend.
Camp Rise Again is a community of people choosing to take another step forward—together.
Camp Rise Again is a peer-support experience built around connection, encouragement, and shared activities. It is not a clinical mental-health treatment program and does not replace professional counseling, medical care, or crisis services.
Fall Season
November 6, 2026 · Austin, Texas. Camp Rise Again's peer-support fall gathering will feature planned activities including skydiving, horseback riding, paddleboarding, fishing, relay races, games, and glow-in-the-dark capture the flag. Exact venue and arrival details will be shared privately with confirmed participants. Activities are subject to weather and safety considerations.
Spring Season
Spring camp details, dates, location, and capacity will be added here.
Volunteer With Us
Support food service, activities, transportation, camp mentoring, setup, and more.
Born from love. Built on hope.
Camp Rise Again was founded by Tierra Schofield in loving memory of her husband, Michael Alexander Garza. Michael proudly served in the United States Air Force for 19½ years before dying by suicide while serving on active duty in 2019. Inspired by his life and her own journey through grief, Tierra created a place where adults can find connection, understanding, and hope.
“I don’t believe healing has to happen alone.”— Tierra Schofield, FounderRead Michael's Story →
Your story isn’t over.
There is still hope.
You can rise again.
Help make Camp Rise Again possible.
Every contribution helps us continue building a welcoming, supportive camp experience for adults who are struggling with depression. Visit our GoFundMe to donate and see the latest fundraising progress.
Questions before you apply?
Send us a message and your email app will open with your answers already included so you can review and send it directly.
Camp Rise Again is not a crisis service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. In the U.S., you can also call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.