Ruby Ranch Mental Health

09/08/2026

Today is 9/8, the perfect day for a reminder about 988.

If you or someone you care about is struggling, you can call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Throughout September, you’ll also see our donation jugs at local businesses around the community. If you stop by a participating business, grab a Su***de Prevention Passport and have it signed while you’re there. You can also print out a passport and learn more about the event at https://rubyranchmentalhealth.org/get-involved/events/su***de-prevention-oct-10-2026

Visit participating businesses throughout the month, collect signatures, and then bring your passport with you to our community event in October!

The money raised through the jugs will help support Ruby Ranch Mental Health and our work providing accessible mental health services in Southern Oregon.

So while you’re out this month, look for the jugs, fill up your passport, support local businesses, and help us spread the word about su***de prevention. 💜

And most importantly, remember the number: 988.

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09/07/2026

💜 Look for the jugs around town! 💜

We are so grateful to all of the local businesses participating in our Su***de Prevention Month fundraiser this September.

You can find Ruby Ranch donation jugs at:

• Wilderville Country Store
• Creekside Pizza and Pastaria
• Cloud 9 Cotton Candy
• Scoops & Sips
• ROC Food Pantry
• Redwood Market & Deli
• Rogue Valley Security
• Hunter Communications
• Farmers Building, Feed, & Garden
• Star Automotive
• Advanced Print & Tint
• Squatch's Garage
• Rolling Smoke BBQ
• Steam Distillery
• Aquarius Books & Gifts

If you stop by a participating business, don't forget to grab your Su***de Prevention Passport and get it signed while you're there. Visit businesses throughout the month, collect signatures, and bring your passport to our October community event!

Every donation, every passport stop, and every conversation helps us bring more awareness to su***de prevention and support accessible mental health services in our community. 💜

A huge thank you to these businesses for stepping up and being part of it with us!

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Su***de Prevention Community Event - Join us for food, fun, and community support

09/02/2026

Check out our September Newsletter!

09/01/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month, and this year our community is coming together in a new way. 💛

Ruby Ranch Mental Health is partnering with Jimmy’s New York Street Dogs and other local Grants Pass businesses for a month-long campaign focused on hope, connection, and su***de prevention.

Throughout September, you’ll start seeing Su***de Prevention donation jugs at participating local businesses. Every contribution adds up to support local mental health services and su***de prevention efforts through Ruby Ranch Mental Health.

But we also want this month to be about showing up for our community, not just fundraising. That’s why we’re introducing the Su***de Prevention Passport. Pick up a Passport at a participating business, visit businesses around Grants Pass throughout September, and collect stamps along the way. It’s a fun way to support the local businesses joining this effort while helping spread awareness throughout our community.

And yes… there are bragging rights involved. 👀 Participating businesses will be competing to see who can raise the most during September and take home the coveted Horseshoe of Hope for the year. 🏆🐴🌭

This campaign is especially meaningful because Jimmy’s New York Street Dogs created this effort in honor of their son. We’re grateful to stand alongside their family and our local businesses in turning that loss into greater connection, awareness, and support for others.

Follow along throughout September as we introduce the participating businesses, share where you can find the jugs and Passports, and reveal more details about our October event.

Together, we can remind people in our community that they matter, support is available, and no one has to navigate hard things alone.

If you or someone you know needs immediate emotional support, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

08/31/2026

It is important for the horses to have a break, just like all of us need. We like to have some days where no one is asking anything of the horses.

08/29/2026

Equine-assisted psychotherapy is about creating space for connection, healing, and growth, and we’re thankful for every opportunity to help more people in our community understand what that can look like.

Thank you to NBC5 for helping shine a light on our mission and the horses who make this work so special.

Watch our short spotlight here: https://youtu.be/kWuwaxDG-nw?si=ZCL_n9iit9iF8xiV

For more, visit https://kobi5.com

08/29/2026

We got another call for a quick intro of why horses are great partners in mental health therapy!

Check us out on NBC5!

https://kobi5.com/news/equine-therapy-center-in-grants-pass-provides-healing-empowerment-314321/

08/28/2026

🐴 We’re on Jefferson Public Radio!

We’re so grateful to Peyton Gast and JPR for spending time at Ruby Ranch and sharing a little of what equine-assisted psychotherapy can look like here in Southern Oregon.

🎧 There’s a 4-minute audio story at the top of the article — click the link and hit “Listen” to hear the horses (and us!) in action.

The story also highlights something incredibly important to us: how difficult accessing quality mental health care, especially equine-assisted psychotherapy in our community, and why we’re working so hard to make these services more accessible.

Thank you to everyone who has helped Ruby Ranch Mental Health grow and supported our mission. 💛🐴

Read + listen here:

Equine-assisted psychotherapy can offer young clients a different way to work through trauma, but the treatment can be difficult to access in Southern Oregon.

08/23/2026

08/21/2026

She's convinced the mister is flavored.