This episode discusses all things parks and recreation, including a possible ghost at Mandan Park. There are festivals to look forward to, fall/winter leagues to sign up for, and updates on parks cleanup.

This episode's guest is Bill Deavel from the Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council. If you want more information on this council, please email BHLAC@bsb.mt.gov or call Bill Deavel at 406.497.5077.

If you are interested in attending one of the meetings in person, please go to the Health Department, community conference room on the third Wednesday of each month. To attend virtually, please send an email for the meeting link.

MT.gov to find approved trainings for becoming a peer support specialist

Be sure to lookout for upcoming Learning Day to learn about all the different behavioral health based events and resources that we have.

Some community resources for behavioral health

4-C's

Western Montana Mental Health

Deep Roots Counseling

Youth Dynamics

Search and Rescue is an invaluable part of our community. Learn more about what this non-profit, volunteer driven organization does. They also accept donations of any kind. If you are interested in joining, meetings are held every first and third Tuesday of the month at 7pm. Location is at the airport, 1590 Airport Way.

If you have any questions or need our ADA Coordinator's assistance, please email James at jouellette@bsb.mt.gov

Butte Native Wellness Center website and Facebook Page

https://buttenwc.org/

https://www.facebook.com/buttenwc

For more information on mental health services and resources, please check out the links below. Your mental health matter immensely! If you are having a mental health crisis, please call 988 or text 838255.

Veterans Affairs

https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/

Psychology Today Directory

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/montana?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw9cCyBhBzEiwAJTUWNUOr6ScTe9_dDAiX00XeQk0CX2b2tM2Ty3we_3ccThpFcCmeAfYKdhoCJjcQAvD_BwE

Butte-Silver Bow local businesses and resources directory

https://www.co.silverbow.mt.us/3305/Businesses-and-Resources-Directory

Anaconda Neurofeedback, Melissa Riley, LCPC 406-560-2467

Hungry Hill Center for Art, Outreach, and Education https://www.hungryhill.org/ They host a veterans only pottery class on Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30. They also have many classes, fundraisers, and offer monthly memberships

On this on episode, the amazing Mikes discuss the various veterans organizations they belong to in town, and also their personal experiences and what resources there are available for veterans to reach out to, or volunteer at. Links and resources for anything we talked about during the episode are listed below:

Marine Corps League

https://www.facebook.com/Detachment724

American Legion

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069990019985&mibextid=ZbWKwL

VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars)

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069990019985&mibextid=ZbWKwL

The Wall That Heals/Memory Program

https://www.vvmf.org/Honor-Roll/

Toys for Tots to volunteer or donate, please email lawsonml@me.com

UVC (United Veterans Council) and honor guard, please email uvcsbc@gmail.com

Veteran Grave Markers

https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/memorial-items/headstones-markers-medallions/

Veterans Court mentor program, please email veteranscourt@bsb.mt.gov or call 406-497-6397

This episode Brittany and Bradie discuss the importance of prevention work with the youth in our community, what their organization is doing to help. They also talk about some great upcoming, substance free, family friendly events. One is the St. Patrick's Day Color Run and other activities on Sunday at Stodden Park. Go to the Butte Cares Facebook Page for more information, to sign up, or volunteer!