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Thank you to the Arkansas Community Foundation and the Fayetteville Area Affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation Philanthropy Club for stopping by our Arisa Health Jane Hunt Clinic today!

We enjoyed visiting with you about who Arisa serves and your thoughtful questions about mental health in Arkansas.

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A special thank you to everyone who joined us last week for the ribbon-cutting and open house of the Arisa Health Jane Hunt Clinic.

The new clinic was designed with one purpose in mind: providing exceptional care that nurtures health and wellbeing for all. As the need for behavioral healthcare continues to grow, this space will help us better serve children, adults, and families throughout Northwest Arkansas.

We are grateful for the support of our donors, community leaders, board members, associates, and partners who helped make this vision a reality.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. With underwriting support from Arisa Health, KASU will be airing the final broadcast of special programs focusing on mental health issues during this month. Airing this Sunday (5/231) at 6 pm, “The Fifth Branch.” This hour long documentary will highlight a new generation of first responders and mental health. Tune in to KASU this Sunday evening (5/31) at 6 pm for this program presented with support from Arisa Health.

Congratulations to Jacquin Benson, educator at Blytheville Middle School, for being honored with Arisa Health’s 2026 Mental Health Champion Award!

Coach Benson exemplifies what it means to put students first. More than a teacher, he serves as a mentor, coach, and trusted role model who builds meaningful relationships with students and families alike. Students seek him out for guidance and encouragement because they know he creates a safe, supportive environment where they feel seen, heard, and valued.

His impact reaches far beyond the classroom. Whether providing haircuts, transportation, or showing up to support students at extracurricular activities, Coach Benson consistently goes above and beyond to meet both the emotional and practical needs of the students he serves.

Through his compassion, dedication, and unwavering support, Coach Benson embodies the true spirit of a Mental Health Champion by nurturing the academic, emotional, and social wellbeing of every student.

Arisa Health is recognizing "Mental Health Champions" at various schools who are making a positive difference.

We are so proud to honor Twyla Nichols, Assistant Principal for the Visual and Performing Arts School in Jonesboro, as an Arisa Health Mental Health Champion for 2026. She is the kind of person every school needs and every child deserves. She doesn’t just check in on students—she truly knows them. Twyla takes the time, every single day, to look beyond behaviors or quick moments and really understand what’s going on underneath. She knows our students, their families, their stories, and their needs in a way that makes her support incredibly meaningful. When a student is having a tough moment, Twyla is often the one they turn to. She has a calm, steady presence and a gift for helping students reset when they’re overwhelmed. More importantly, she makes them feel safe. Students know she will listen—really listen—and that they can trust her.

Twyla also goes above and beyond to support our staff. When she knows a family is struggling, she doesn’t wait—she steps in. She makes the calls, finds resources, and helps connect families to the support they need. She’s always looking out for others and finding ways to lighten the load for both students and teachers. As Twyla prepares to retire, it’s impossible not to reflect on the legacy she is leaving behind. She has been a true champion for students. Her deep, personal knowledge of each child and her ability to nurture, calm, and guide them through difficult moments is something that simply cannot be replaced. The impact she has made will continue to be felt long after she leaves. What stands out most about Twyla is her heart. She leads with care in everything she does, and it shows in the relationships she builds. Because of her, students feel seen, supported, and valued. Twyla Nichols is a true mental health champion, and our school is better because of her.

Arisa Health is recognizing "Mental Health Champions" at various schools who are making a positive difference.