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Music x mental health panel discussion

5/10/2022

Tuesday, May 17th at 6:30PM
Doors open at 6PM

On behalf of Mental Health Awareness Month, North Valley Music School and the Nate Chute Foundation will host a Music & Mental Health Panel to explore the relationship between music and wellness.

The panel will take place Tuesday, May 17 at the Black Box Theater in Whitefish High School. Doors open at 6 pm with the panel occurring from 6:30- 8 pm. The event is free and open to the public, though pre-registration is required.

Moderated by the Nate Chute Foundation, the panelists will discuss how music and mental health are correlated and explore music's unique ability to unify people in difficult times. The panelists will also share their stories and explain how music has helped impact their own mental health journeys.

Community qpr training

2/18/2022

Thursday, March 10th from 6PM - 7:30PM MST

In this 90 minute training, attendees will gain a broader understanding of suicide and suicidal ideation, and will learn 3 simple action steps that anyone can use to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) gatekeepers learn how to recognize warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. This training is offered by Nate Chute Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedication to suicide prevention in northwest Montana.

23rd Annual Nate Chute - Banked Slalom & Boardercross

1/11/2022

Please join us for the 22nd Annual Nate Chute, the second longest running snowboard banked slalom in the US, and third longest in North America. Proceeds help to raise money for a great cause - the Nate Chute Foundation. The courses are fun, the community is great, and you will likely get a bunch of cool stuff. The overall winners of the Open Men's and Open Women's divisions will earn an entry to next year's Mt. Baker Legendary Banked Slalom.

Registration opens January 19th, 2022, at 12pm.

For more event details, & to register, please visit the Whitefish Mountain Resort's Events Page!

Talk Saves Lives

11/12/2021

Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 6PM - 7:30PM
Virtual training

A brief introduction to suicide prevention

Suicide can be prevented. This presentation will cover what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide.

Participants will learn the common risk factors for suicide, how to spot the warning signs in others, and how to keep ourselves, our loved ones and those in our community safe.

Grief Event: Finding Light During the Holidays

11/1/2021

Monday, November 8th 4PM - 6PM and Saturday, November 13th 4:30PM - 6PM

Please reach out to Rachel at info@natechutefoundation.org or 406-730-2521 with any questions!

QPR training for LGBTQ+ with Glacier queer alliance

10/12/2021

Monday, October 25th from 6pm - 8pm

The Nate Chute Foundation, in partnership with the Glacier Queer Alliance, will be presenting a Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) suicide prevention training for LGBTQ+ folks and allies. This is a free educational opportunity

LGBTQ+ folks typically suffer from depression and suicide ideation at a rate 5 times that of the general public! Help reduce these rates in our community by knowing the signs and how to get people to the help they need.

This talk can be attended in-person and via zoom!

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FLATHEAD VALLEY PARENTS' NIGHT

9/29/2021

Thursday, October 7th at 7pm via Zoom

Helping Youth in Challenging Times with Dr. Scott Poland

9/24/2021

Monday, September 27th from 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Suicide prevention is everyone's responsibility. National expert in suicide prevention, Dr. Scott Poland, will be speaking at Canvas Church on Monday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m. This presentation is secular, and all are welcome in this community space. If you would prefer to watch from home, you can access the live stream via natechutefoundation.org starting at 6pm on Monday, September 27th. This informational session is for all parents and concerned adult community members.

This event is sponsored by the Nate Chute Foundation, Kalispell Public Schools, Glacier Bank, Park Side Credit Union, and Logan Health.

Suicide Prevention in the Workplace: a free, virtual training

5/25/2021

Monday, June 28th, 2021 at 12PM MST - 1PM MST

In partnership with the Flathead City County Health Department, we present a virtual training to provide workplaces with resources and information to prevent suicide and support the wellness of their employees.

We will cover:
-The warning signs of suicide
-How to assess for risk of suicide
-Safety planning intervention strategies
-Resources and other supports

Please register in advance using the button below.

SOS: Signs of Suicide for Parents of School-Age Youth

4/29/2021

Monday, May 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM MDT – 6:30 PM MDT
Join the Nate Chute Foundation for this free, virtual 60-minute presentation on how to talk about mental health and suicide with your children.

During this presentation, we will cover:
-Youth suicide prevention basics
-ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell)
-What to do when your child ACTs
-Building coping skills
-Resources

Created by MindWise Inc, SOS: Signs of Suicide is an evidence-based suicide-prevention curriculum that the Nate Chute Foundation delivers to most 7th and 9th-grade health classrooms throughout the valley.

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