A resurgence of research on psychedelics for common mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addictions, is rapidly shifting possibilities for trauma-informed work and genuine healing in mental health care. Psychoactive substances, including MDMA and psilocybin, have received breakthrough treatment status from the FDA, with MDMA expected to be available by prescription as early as 2022. This webinar summarizes the main types of psychedelics, their current legal status, and recent research findings from controlled trials of various psychedelics for mental health conditions.
More broadly, this webinar contrasts emerging paradigms of therapeutic psychedelic use with existing models of prescribed psychoactive drug use in mental health care. Implications for mental health practitioners interested in the future of psychedelic therapy are discussed.

Who should attend: Any mental health providers, medical providers, or paraprofessionals who are interested in learning the facts about psychedelics and the future of mental health.

This event is brought to you by Katz Amsterdam Foundation and CONNECT Summit County.

An exclusive photography event that focuses on creating one-of-a-kind storytelling portrait while raising money for Connect Summit County. These portraits celebrate the connection between people and nature and parallels the message behind their newest ‘Part of My Nature’ campaign.
Only 10 spots available – Call to secure your spot today! 843.200.6151
May 1- 2nd, 2021

Why Participate?

• Your $99 session fee will be donated to CONNECT.
• You’ll receive an heirloom ornament as a thank you.
• You have the opportunity to purchase your portrait as wall art for your home/office.
• Because supporting a good cause makes you feel good / this struggle hits close to home
• Because these portraits are COOL!!

Youth substance use has significant impacts on the developing adolescent brain. Join Dr. Jason Burrow-Sanchez, Professor of Counseling Psychology as he reviews major social and biological markers of adolescent development and implications for ways to approach substance use prevention/intervention.

Specific objectives of this webinar are:
1) Review prevalence rates for adolescent substance use in Utah
2) Review social and biological (brain development) milestones for adolescents
3) Review relation between developmental milestones and prevention/intervention of substance use

Presented by Mountain Mediation Center and CONNECT Summit County
Join us in this safe space to consider how the stigma on mental health has affected our community members. Explore why this stigma has come to be and how we can combat it.

El estigma de la salud mental
Únase a nosotros en este espacio seguro para considerar cómo el estigma de la salud mental ha afectado a los miembros de nuestra comunidad. Explore por qué ha surgido este estigma y cómo podemos combatirlo.

Pete will tell his personal story as a parent of a son with bipolar disorder and his ultimate journey. He will talk about his partnership with his son, Kevin, who today works as a peer-to-peer specialist after a rocky journey that included being hospitalized five times, being arrested and being shot twice with a Taser by police.

Earley has penned 21 books, including 2007 Pulitzer Prize finalist Crazy: A Father’s Search Through America’s Mental Health Madness. He joined the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to advocate for strong mental health reform on the public stage.

Come learn about Summit County’s best kept secret!  Every Wednesday in May, we are giving “hard hat tours” of our newly acquired soon to be remodeled space.  We want to show the before so we can invite you to the after.  Summit County Clubhouse supports any adults with a history of mental illness to reach their highest potential.  We can’t wait to see you! This event is open to the public, no RSVP necessary!

Presented by CONNECT Summit County and Park City Film
Based on the book Words on Bathroom Walls by Julia Walton, the film depicts the story of a teen diagnosed with schizophrenia during his senior year of high school.
Rated PG-13.

After the film, a 30-minute panel will discuss the storyline and application to community members. Dr. Xavier Amador, clinical psychologist and founder of the LEAP Institute, will join world champion skier and CONNECT Summit County mental health ambassador Alex Schlopy, and two-time Olympian Holly Flanders for a panel discussion on the film’s portrayal of mental health and the reality of a mental health diagnosis at a young age. Panel moderated by Kathy Meyer, Board Member, CONNECT Summit County.

CONNECT Summit County and Park City Film will be requiring masks and social distancing at this event.

We need your help! Please join us this year to learn about our wide range of victim services through survivors’ eyes and to hear from survivors themselves. This powerful presentation is a do-not-miss!  Buy a table and invite your friends to a private Zoom room, or buy a seat at the table and join others for this memorable event.  Register now so we can keep you informed about event updates and give you all the details to participate virtually.  

How to get involved with this year’s Spring Lunch-In:

• Buy a table and invite ten friends to join you in a chat room on Zoom.
• Buy a seat at the table and join a group chat room on Zoom.
• Create a fundraising page and share with family and friends; it’s fun and easy to do!
• Visit the registration page and make a donation to someone else’s fundraiser.  
• Your donation will be matched by two generous donors!
• Share through email, Facebook, and more!

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 us as we discuss how to reCONNECT with ourselves and each other, and discuss practical tools and suggestions for easing the anxiety of reconnecting to the world and to well-being.

Thought Leader: Lauren Ziaks, Board Member, CONNECT Summit County
Kwinten Kemp, MC-MHC, CMHC, CWMS, Executive Director, The Greater You
Jana Quilter, LCHMC, The Greater You
Sam Mekrut, Restorative Justice Team Leader, Mountain Mediation Center
Ana Pantoja, Bright Futures Intern, Mountain Mediation Center

Come learn about Summit County’s best kept secret!  Every Wednesday in May, we are giving “hard hat tours” of our newly acquired soon to be remodeled space.  We want to show the before so we can invite you to the after.  Summit County Clubhouse supports any adults with a history of mental illness to reach their highest potential.  We can’t wait to see you! This event is open to the public, no RSVP necessary!

Join CONNECT Summit County and the Park City and Summit County Libraries for a virtual book discussion around Steve Grant’s book Don’t Forget Me: A Lifeline of HOPE for Those Touched by Substance Abuse and Addiction. Steve Grant will be speaking in Park City on May 25.

Find Don’t Forget Me: A Lifeline of HOPE for Those Touched by Substance Abuse and Addiction through the library’s online and physical catalogs:

• eBook- https://utahsonlinelibrary.overdrive.com/utahsonlinelibrary-summit/content/media/5313952 
• eAudiobook- https://utahsonlinelibrary.overdrive.com/utahsonlinelibrary-summit/content/media/5368444 
• Physical Copy- https://librarycatalog.summitcounty.org:8480/?config=ysm#section=resource&resourceid=712317693&currentIndex=0&view=fullDetailsDetailsTa

An outdoor experience to help align mind, body and soul through deeper connection with self, nature and community.
We invite you to join us this Spring for our 2nd afternoon hike & connection experience on a beautiful Park City trail. We will be meeting at the RTS Loop Trail near the Olympic Park.
This event will be facilitated by professionals from the Counseling Center of Park City. Cost of the event will even include a nutritious snack, water, take home resources & essential oil roller bottle.
Participants can expect an opportunity to learn more about themselves & connect through a holistic approach by addressing physical health, learning skills of mindfulness using essential oils, providing space for self-reflection & psycho-education about coping skills.
This hike is open to anyone ages 12+.

An outdoor experience to help align mind, body and soul through deeper connection with self, nature and community.
We invite you to join us this Spring for our 2nd afternoon hike & connection experience on a beautiful Park City trail. We will be meeting at the RTS Loop Trail near the Olympic Park.
This event will be facilitated by professionals from the Counseling Center of Park City. Cost of the event will even include a nutritious snack, water, take home resources & essential oil roller bottle.
Participants can expect an opportunity to learn more about themselves & connect through a holistic approach by addressing physical health, learning skills of mindfulness using essential oils, providing space for self-reflection & psycho-education about coping skills.
This hike is open to anyone ages 12+.

Come learn about Summit County’s best kept secret!  Every Wednesday in May, we are giving “hard hat tours” of our newly acquired soon to be remodeled space.  We want to show the before so we can invite you to the after.  Summit County Clubhouse supports any adults with a history of mental illness to reach their highest potential.  We can’t wait to see you! This event is open to the public, no RSVP necessary!

The Enneagram describes three instincts that all humans depend upon for navigating life:
Self-Preservation – the need for material resources
One-to-One Bonding – the need for close connection to one special other
Social – the need to feel connected to groups
We all have, and use, all three instincts, but one tends to dominate and impacts our life and relationships in profound ways. Join us for a fascinating journey into these three instincts, learn which one you lead with and discover how understanding your own and your partner’s instincts can lead to greater compassion and connection.

Presented by: CONNECT Summit County, Park City Library, Summit County Libraries, and Park City Community Church

Steve M. Grant, author of Don’t Forget Me: A Lifeline of HOPE for Those Touched by Substance Abuse and Addiction. Don’t Forget Me tells the story of Steve’s two sons, Chris and Kelly, who took distinctly different paths to the same outcome: death by overdose. Steve will share what he has learned during his own difficult journey to encourage and guide others who love someone struggling with substance abuse.

Preceding the event, Park City Library and Summit County Libraries will host a book discussion around Don’t Forget Me. Join us on May 13 for a virtual book discussion.

CONNECT Summit County and Park City Community Church will be requiring masks and social distancing at this event.

Find Don’t Forget Me: A Lifeline of HOPE for Those Touched by Substance Abuse and Addiction through the library’s online and physical catalogs:

• eBook- https://utahsonlinelibrary.overdrive.com/utahsonlinelibrary-summit/content/media/5313952 
• eAudiobook- https://utahsonlinelibrary.overdrive.com/utahsonlinelibrary-summit/content/media/5368444 
• Physical Copy- https://librarycatalog.summitcounty.org:8480/?config=ysm#section=resource&resourceid=712317693&currentIndex=0&view=fullDetailsDetailsTa

Come learn about Summit County’s best kept secret!  Every Wednesday in May, we are giving “hard hat tours” of our newly acquired soon to be remodeled space.  We want to show the before so we can invite you to the after.  Summit County Clubhouse supports any adults with a history of mental illness to reach their highest potential.  We can’t wait to see you! This event is open to the public, no RSVP necessary!