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New and Promising Practices in Treatment

CONNECT Summit County is working to erase stigma that surrounds mental health challenges, and with that comes a need for mental health services that allow for other options aside from seeing a therapist or a medication prescriber. Treating mental health challenges requires that we consider new and promising practices in treatment. These virtual panels and webinars, brought to you by the […]

Community Panel: Time To ReCONNECT

This virtual panel discussion will highlight local experts on the topic of reCONNECTing after the pandemic. The effects of COVID-19 have extended far beyond the virus itself, affecting our connection with our bodies, minds and the earth. Join Kwinten Kemp, Jana Quilter, Sam Mekrut, Anayansy Pentoja, and Lauren Ziaks as they discuss how to reCONNECT with ourselves and each other, […]

Don’t Forget Me: Book Discussion Summary

On May 13, 2021, CONNECT Summit County, in collaboration with the Summit County and Park City Libraries hosted a small group of people gathered virtually to discuss the contents of the book, ‘Don’t Forget Me’ by Steve M. Grant. This is one father’s story of losing two sons to drug overdoses and his desperate attempts to save them from the […]

Film Review: Words On Bathroom Walls

CONNECT Summit County and Park City Film collaborated to bring the filming of “Words on Bathroom Walls” to the Jim Santy Auditorium on Thursday, May 6th as a Signature Event for May Mental Health Awareness Month. Filled to Covid-19 limited capacity, the audience safely enjoyed the in-person movie, followed by a lively panel discussion, recorded here.  “Words on Bathroom Walls” […]

Volunteer for May Mental Health Awareness Month!

We have a series of events coming up that include educational speakers, panels, and discussions about mental health throughout the month of May! We need your help to get the word out, volunteer at events, and photograph meaningful moments. Can you help us by volunteering?   May Kick-off Event: Hanging Posters When: April 21st, 1 PM – 2 PM Where: […]

The Power of Peers

Some of us are experiencing serious challenges to our own mental health for the first time in our lives due to the isolation, loneliness, and/or perhaps financial hardships that have resulted from the COVID-19 restrictions. We may be struggling with depression, loneliness, mood swings, hopelessness, and/or increased anxiety. Or we may know someone who is struggling with these emotions. Many […]

Caminando hacia esperanza (Walking With Hope)

Caminando hacia la esperanza El 16 de febrero de 2021, Andrés vio un volante sobre el Promotor Comunitario de CONNECT Summit County (Peer Navigator). Que decía: “Te escuchamos, te guiamos y te apoyamos para conseguir la ayuda y los recursos que necesitas”. Después de varios días de debatir si debía hacer la llamada y pedir ayuda, Andrés decidió llamar. Manifestó […]

Utah State of Mind Recap

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Mental Health Attitudes and Access Survey Results

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