​The Nate Chute Foundation is excited to welcome Kevin as he shares his story of hope and celebration of life. Kevin Hines is a mental health advocate, global speaker, best-selling author, documentary filmmaker and entrepreneur who reaches audiences all over the world with his story of an unlikely survival and his strong will to live. Two years after he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder (at 19 years of age), he attempted to take his own life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. He is one of only thirty-four (less than 1%) to survive the fall and he is the only Golden Gate Bridge jump survivor who is actively spreading the message of living mentally healthy around the globe.

FREE tickets should be reserved HERE
Check out Kevin's story HERE

It's the 19th Annual Nate Chute Banked Slalom and Boardercross at Whitefish Mountain Resort.  We've got events everyday throughout the weekend, so there's something for everyone!

Friday, March 16th:
5:30 p.m. Live Auction Rider Calcutta at Bonsai Brewing Company.
We will auction off competitors to the highest bidder.  If your rider finishes in the top 3 of his or her division, you take home cash money.  All ages, must be 18 to bid and 21 to consume alcohol.  Cash or Debit accepted for bidding. 
9 p.m. Craggy Range Benefit Night with live music by Legato.
Bring your dancing shoes and Craggy is donating a portion of sales to NCF.  21 and over.

Saturday March 17th:
10 a.m. Banked Slalom Race at Whitefish Mountain Resort.
Come watch racers speed down Goat Haunt and through George's Gorge.  Best time wins.  All ages.
4:30 p.m. Community Night at the Bierstube with live music by Flip Wilsons.  Bierstube will donate a portion of sales to NCF.  All ages welcome, must be 21 to consume alcohol.

Sunday March 18th:
10 a.m. Boardercross at Whitefish Mountain Resort.
Racers go head to head in this great spectator event.  All ages.
5:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony on the Bierstube deck. 
Overall awards, NCF Crowdrise awards, WMR season pass raffle, and a generally amazing time.  All ages.
5-9 p.m. Community Night at Mackenzie River Pizza
Dine-in or take out and MRP will donate a portion of sales to NCF.  All ages.  Bring the kids.

Tuesday, February 13th.  5-8 p.m.
 Join us for Benefit Brew Night at Kalispell Brewing Company! $1 from every pint sold will be donated to Nate Chute Foundation!​

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The Nate Chute Foundation in partnership with Montana SOARS presents Stacy York, LCSW for a conversation about supporting appropriate emotional development in children and youth.

This course will provide educators, school counselors, private mental health therapists, community mental health therapists, and various community members who work with children and youth detailed information on how trauma and suicidal behavior are linked.

​We will look at:

• how the brain develops during childhood and adolesence
• how traumatic and adverse experiences during childhood development can impact brain development, impairment in emotional development, and suicidal ideation and behavior
• learn applicable strategies that can be delivered in the therapy room, classroom, and various community agencies

​ CEUs are available for educators, LCSW, LCPC, and LMFT.

A light dinner and refreshments will be provided.  This event is free and open to the public.  Space is limited, please register below to reserve a space.

Saturday, November 18th 10 a.m.-12 p.m.  Bad Rock Volunteer Fire Station, Columbia Falls

​Survivor Day is the one day a year when people affected by suicide loss gather around the world at events in their local communities to find comfort and gain understanding as they share stories of healing and hope. In 2016, there were over 350 Survivor Day events in 18 countries.

This year, all gatherings will include a screening of The Journey: A Story of Healing and Hope, a compelling AFSP-produced documentary about the suicide loss experience, as well the new follow-up featurette, The Journey Revisited, in which six of the original Journey participants gather three years later to reflect on how their grief and healing journey is evolving.

​An introduction to new strategies in prevention designed for youth and teens at-risk of self-harm. The course is designed to enhance awareness of youth suicide, recognize a youth at risk of self-harm, provide a model of trauma informed care and be introduced to healthy methods of coping. Learn to recognize that some youth have real life challenges which impact their ability to learn and self-regulate. 

Thursday, September 7th @ Great Northern Brewing Company
$1 from every pint sold donated to the NCF

Tuesday, March 7th @ Backslope Brewing Co.
Have beer for a great cause. Backslope Brewing will donate a portion of sales to the NCF.​

​Friday, March 17, 6 p.m. at Bonsai Brewing Project:  Live Auction Rider Calcutta. Place your bets on who you think will be the fastest Pro Man, Pro Woman and Old Joe of the 18th Annual Nate Chute. A portion of the pool will go to the NCF, but if your rider wins 1st, 2nd or 3rd place, you'll be taking home some cash as well.  

​Friday, March 17 at Craggy Range: St. Patty's Day Party with 20 Grand. 
After the Calcutta at Bonsai Brewing Project, head on down to Craggy for drinks and dancing.  All you have to do is show up.  Craggy will donate a portion of sales from the evening to the NCF.