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When someone you care about is struggling with alcohol or substance use, it can be hard to know what to do. You might hear well-meaning advice like:“Let them hit rock bottom.”“Don’t help until they want to change.”“Sometimes you just have to walk away.” For many people, those words do not sit right. Walking away does …

Everyday Advocacy: How to Help When You’re Not Sure How You care about mental health.You check in on your friends, listen when someone’s having a hard time, maybe even drop off a meal or send a “thinking of you” text. But sometimes, especially when things feel serious, you wonder: What should I actually do?Am I …

An evening to honor grief in all its forms.Join us for the 1st Annual Grief Gathering, Friday, September 12, outside at the Tetonia Club. Music, Memory, and Community Care. Free & open to all. Save the Date: 1st Annual Grief Gathering Grief touches all of us.It can happen suddenly or unfold slowly over time. It …

Watch Sara’s Summary Community-rooted care. Collective imagination. A shared vision for the future. At the Coalition, we believe mental health support should be visible, trusted, and part of everyday life, not something people only seek out in crisis. That’s why we’re not just focused on what’s happening today. We’re also tending to what comes next. …

We’re proud to share that our Executive Director, Sara McKeown White, received this year’s Dawn Banks Leadership Award at the Tin Cup Challenge Event Day. Presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley, the award recognizes a nonprofit leader who uplifts the community through compassion, collaboration, and impact. It is named for Dawn Banks, a …

Good Stewardship. Real Impact. Local Change. Here at the Coalition, we believe trust is earned, especially when it comes to your donations. That’s why we’re sharing a behind-the-scenes look at how we stretch every dollar to build a more connected, compassionate community. 📊 Mid-Year Snapshot So far in 2025, you’ve helped us: Raise $59,371.69 toward …

As summer sets in and the Tin Cup Challenge approaches, we’ve been reflecting on all the good your support has made possible—and the lives it’s already touched. Here at the Coalition, we often say that mental health support isn’t just about services—it’s about people. It’s about showing up when someone feels overwhelmed, lost, or alone. …

💛 Click here to give now through the Tin Cup Challenge.(Just select Mental Health Coalition of Teton Valley from the list.) Here in Teton Valley, we pride ourselves on showing up for one another. Whether it’s digging a neighbor out after a storm or dropping off soup during a hard time—we know community is everything. …

First Aid for Feelings: Because Band-Aids Don’t Fix EverythingCaring for our emotional health matters. This May, for Mental Health Month, we’re reminding our community that emotional struggles deserve support. Because when life hurts, we need more than grit.We need tools.We need care.We need each other. That’s why we’re launching First Aid for Feelings—a community-wide campaign …