The Mental Wellness Collaborative

Thank you Jackson Hole News&Guide for spreading the word about this program!

Mental Wellness nonprofit offers free, remote Spanish-language therapy The Mental Wellness Collaborative, a nonprofit that works to ease access to mental health care in the valley, is working with a company called Sanarai to offer subsidized telehealth therapy with Spanish-speaking providers. Short of recruiting more providers to the area, the nonprofit hopes the move....

Thank you to the Jackson Hole News&Guide for continuing to shine a light on issues affecting our local behavioral health providers and the communities they serve. 💙

This recent article explores how changes to the Affordable Care Act marketplace may impact therapists, clients, and access to care in our region.

We’re grateful to see perspectives from both The Mental Wellness Collaborative Executive Director, Charlotte Hale Alexander, and TMWC tenant Leann Dzemske, who shared their experiences and concerns about how these changes could affect providers and community members alike.

Link to article: https://www.jhnewsandguide.com/news/health/therapists-are-feeling-the-fallout-of-obamacare-changes/article_d0156957-55a9-40c4-9bda-6ff33575c31b.html?gift=1&gift_token=a8733f49-e6e2-46c8-9f2d-333d25bb1448

We’re grateful to KHOL 89.1 FM for hosting Deidre and Elizabeth on State of Jackson and creating space for thoughtful conversation about mental health in our community and the upcoming Spring Collaborative Conference.

Hosted by Pete Muldoon, the episode highlights the importance of connection, collaboration, and supporting well-being across the lifespan.

🎧 Take a listen: https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_11907_bc05a2bf-7a16-44ce-b36a-0c2e69df671a&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpublicfeeds.net%2Ff%2F11907%2Ffeed-rss.xml

Have you signed up for the Spring Conference yet?!

Explore the full schedule and register here:
https://mentalwellnessjh.org/spring-conference

We have an incredible lineup of presenters and meaningful conversations ahead, all centered around this year’s theme: Mental Health Through the Lifespan.

Join us April 29–May 2 for a multi-day experience designed for behavioral health providers, nonprofit staff, peer-support specialists, and community partners. Attend one day or join us for the full conference.

✨ Highlights include:
• Free pre-conference training on gambling addiction (April 29)
• Engaging sessions on topics like eating disorders, men’s mental health, aging, and relationship violence
• Ethics and su***de prevention CEU opportunities
• A special Q&A with Lisa Damour, PhD
• Opportunities to connect with others in the field

We’ll also be weaving in moments for connection and restoration, including an evening at Astoria Hot Springs and a closing dinner to wrap up the experience together.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge, earn CEUs, or reconnect with others in this work, we’d love to have you join us