The Mental Wellness Collaborative

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

Behavioral health providers spend so much time caring for others. Provider Pause is an opportunity to pause and receive care in return. 💙 Join us on Sunday, May 31 for a restorative morning at Astoria Hot Springs & Park featuring a guided meditation in the river pool with Rooted Mind followed by time to soak, connect, and recharge alongside fellow local behavioral health providers. These gatherings are designed to support provider well-being through connection, rest, and community. As one past participant shared, “It was restorative and energizing both.” ✨ Free for local behavioral health providers 🗓 Sunday, May 31 🧘 8:30–9:15 AM Guided Meditation ♨️ 9:15–11:00 AM Hot Springs Soak 📍 Astoria Hot Springs & Park 📧 Email [email protected] to sign up This program is offered in partnership with @astoriahotspringsandpark and funded through the @cfjacksonhole Behavioral Initiative. #ProviderPause #MentalHealthMatters #ProviderWellbeing #JacksonHole #CommunityCare #BehavioralHealth

What a few days together at the Spring Collaborative Conference: Mental Health Through the Lifespan.

Packed rooms. Meaningful conversations. Real connection.

We were honored to include a presentation from Dr. Lisa Damour, and equally inspired by the depth of knowledge, preparation, and care shared by our local presenters. A powerful reminder of the strength of this community.

We came together. We learned. We connected. We shared. And we made space for provider well-being along the way.

With deep gratitude to all who made this possible:

🤝 Co-organizers:
Deidre Ashley ( )
Elizabeth Cheroutes (Jackson Hole Therapy)

💛 Funding support:


🧩 Pre-conference partner:
(for organizing the problem gambling training)

📍 Hosts:



Jackson Hole High School

🧠 Presenters:









and many others who shared their time and expertise

🌿 Community partners at our screening:




And to everyone who showed up—thank you for being part of this.

We’re incredibly grateful to be a recipient of @silverstarcommunications Caring for Community Grant! 💙 This funding will help support childcare for families attending our Parent Connections programming and related family support events, helping reduce barriers for parents of children with special needs who are seeking connection, resources, and community. At The Mental Wellness Collaborative, we know that parents and caregivers are often balancing so much. Providing childcare creates greater accessibility and allows more families to fully participate, connect, and receive support. We’re especially excited to use this support for upcoming opportunities like our partnership with the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND), bringing families together for conversation, learning, and person-centered planning. Thank you, Silver Star, for investing in the well-being of families in our community and for helping us continue to ease access to care and support. 💫

We’re feeling incredibly grateful to be a recipient of a Youth Philanthropy Grant from the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole 💛

Getting to meet and speak with one of the student reviewers was a highlight. Their thoughtfulness, curiosity, and care for this community left a lasting impression—and gave us so much hope for the future.

We’ve started building out our bilingual mental health lending library, with books in English already on the shelves and Spanish titles on the way. We can’t wait to see this resource grow and be used by our community.

Stop by anytime and take a book that speaks to you.

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

🎬 Free Community Screening: Inside Out 2

Join us for a special evening featuring a free screening of Inside Out 2, along with a live Q&A with clinical psychologist Lisa Damour, who consulted on the film.

📅 April 30, 2026
🕠 Q&A: 5:30–6:30 PM
🎥 Screening: 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Jackson Hole High School
🎟 Free and open to the community

All ages welcome.

This is a unique opportunity to explore emotions, adolescence, and mental health in a way that’s engaging and meaningful.

Part of the Spring Collaborative Conference.
Interested in the full conference? Learn more at:
https://mentalwellnessjh.org/spring-conference

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🎬 Proyección comunitaria gratuita: Inside Out 2

Acompáñanos para una noche especial con una proyección gratuita de Inside Out 2, junto con una sesión de preguntas y respuestas con la psicóloga clínica Lisa Damour, quien colaboró en la película.

📅 30 de abril de 2026
🕠 Preguntas y respuestas: 5:30–6:30 PM
🎥 Proyección: 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Jackson Hole High School
🎟 Gratis y abierto a la comunidad

Todas las edades son bienvenidas.

Una oportunidad especial para explorar las emociones, la adolescencia y la salud mental de una manera accesible y significativa.

Parte de la Conferencia de Primavera.
Más información:
https://mentalwellnessjh.org/spring-conference

💚 Parent Connections – April 24 💚

Parents and caregivers of children with special needs are invited to join a supportive space to connect, share resources, and feel understood by others walking a similar path.

This month’s topic:
“From Their Story to Their Strengths: Supporting Your Child at School and Home”
We’ll explore trauma-informed supports and how to communicate what works for your child with their IEP team.

🗓 Friday, April 24
🕛 12:00–1:30 PM
📍 Join us in person at TMWC or via Zoom

Facilitated by Diane Hudson, Ph.D., BCBA & Jessica Eastman, MS, OTR/L

📧 [email protected] for more info
📱 Join the Facebook group: JH Parent Connections

You are not alone 💚

Provider Pause at Astoria 🌿♨️

A free evening of breathwork and soaking designed for those who care for our community.

Join us for a guided integrative breathwork session followed by time to unwind in the hot springs — a chance to reset, recharge, and connect with fellow providers.

🗓 Tuesday, April 7
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Astoria Hot Springs & Park
💌 Email [email protected] to sign up

Exclusively for local behavioral health providers