State of Jackson: Making behavioral health healthier

Sometimes even those who help us feel better feel bad. Jackson’s mental and behavioral health providers say that there’s not enough of them to go around. They’re burning out. And a new batch of providers arriving since the pandemic means many don’t know all the resources are available to help their clients. Licensed clinical social workers Elizabeth Cheroutes and Deidre Ashley talk with co-host Pete Muldoon about the new efforts to change that. The inaugural Mental Health Spring Collaborative Conference runs April 30 to May 2. Providers can register and find more information at MentalWellnessJH.org/Spring-Conference. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can find help at the resources below:  988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: providers free, confidential support for people in distress and those supporting them. Call or text 988 for 24/7 support.  https://988lifeline.org/. For immediate emergencies, call 911.  Mental Health and Recovery Services of Jackson Hole provides compassionate, and affordable mental health and substance use services including a crisis line, walk-in services, schedule appointments. https://www.mentalhealthandrecoveryjh.org/  TIPS, Teton Interagency Peer Support, (for first responders and their families) provides education, confidential peer support and a direct link to mental health professionals for first responders and their families in the Teton County, Wyoming community. https://tetontips.org/