Rural Resilience

09/02/2026

💙 Livingston, Montana Proclaims September 8, 2026 as 988 Day! 💙

We are incredibly grateful to the Livingston City Commission for recognizing the importance of mental health, su***de prevention, connection, and making sure every person in our community knows: you are not alone, help is available, and reaching out is a sign of strength.

As Rural Resilience, we are proud to encourage our schools, organizations, families, and community members to join us on September 8 for “9/8 for 988.”

This day is about more than a number. It’s about movement, connection, awareness, and creating a community where it is okay to ask for help and where we look out for one another.

📱 Call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.
🤝 Check in on someone you care about.
💙 Start the conversation.
👟 Move together.
🌱 Build a more connected and resilient community.

Thank you, Livingston, for standing with us and helping make mental health and su***de prevention a community priority.

9/8 for 988. Because connection can change everything.

09/01/2026

Connect. Support. Prevent.

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month—a reminder that prevention begins with connection.

A conversation.
A check-in.
A willingness to listen.
A reminder that someone is not alone.

At Rural Resilience, we believe that connection is prevention. When we create spaces where people feel seen, supported, and safe to ask for help, we strengthen the resilience of our students, families, and communities.

CONNECT with the people around you. Reach out. Check in. Listen without judgment.

SUPPORT those who may be struggling. Remind them that asking for help is a skill—not a weakness.

PREVENT by creating a community where conversations about mental health are normalized, resources are accessible, and no one has to face life's hardest moments alone.

This September—and every month—let's continue to grow connection, grow hope, and remind one another:

You matter. You are not alone. Help is available.

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08/26/2026

💙 9/8 FOR 988 | LET’S MOVE FOR CONNECTION 💙

September is Su***de Prevention & Awareness Month, and on September 8, 2026, Rural Resilience is bringing the message of 988 to light across our communities.

We’re inviting schools, students, staff, families, businesses, organizations, and community members to join us in a shared moment of movement, connection, and awareness.

🚶‍♀️ 9/8 for 988
📅 September 8th at 0900 move for 8 minutes
💙 Move. Connect. Remember.

Because su***de prevention isn’t just about what we do in a crisis. It’s about creating communities where people feel connected, supported, and comfortable asking for help before a crisis happens.

Asking for help is a skill, not a weakness.

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by call, text, or chat for anyone experiencing a mental health, substance use, or su***de crisis — or for anyone worried about someone they care about.

Let’s make 988 something our communities know, talk about, and remember.

You are not alone. Help is available. Connection matters. 💙

📲 Learn more: 988Lifeline.org
📧 Questions about participating: [email protected]

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08/24/2026

Kinda chic to protect social well-being and foster resilience💕

08/18/2026

Back to School. Back to Connection. Back to Resilience.

🎒 Back to school. Back to helping our communities thrive. 💙

As the school year begins, Rural Resilience is excited to get back to what we do best—strengthening connections, providing support, intervening early, offering therapy and behavioral solutions, and helping students and families navigate the challenges of everyday life.

We are wishing all of the schools, educators, families, and students we serve a safe, successful, and meaningful school year! We are especially excited to help our students understand that taking care of themselves mentally is just as important as taking care of themselves physically. 🧠💙

Here’s to a year of stronger connections, earlier support, healthier coping skills, and building resilience to thrive.

Welcome back—we’re ready to roll! 🍎🎒

08/14/2026

We’re Looking for a Couch! 🛋️❤️

We’re asking our amazing community to lend Rural Resilience a helping hand!

We’re looking for a couch or loveseat for our new space at Shields Valley School. While it may seem like a simple piece of furniture, magic is going to happen on this couch! ✨

This will be a welcoming place where students can receive mental health support, participate in groups, connect with trusted adults, and where families can find support and resources. ❤️

If you have a gently used couch or loveseat that you’re ready to part with, we would love to see it! Please send pictures and details to [email protected].

🚚 Delivery would be a HUGE plus!

Sometimes, a helping hand—and a comfortable couch—is all it takes to create a space where healing, connection, and resilience can grow.

Help us make this couch the place where magic happens! 🛋️✨

08/03/2026

✨ Thank You, Park County! ✨

Because of your incredible generosity, Rural Resilience raised $14,013 during the Give a Hoot Campaign, thanks to the support of 34 amazing donors! 💙

Every donation, every share, every word of encouragement, and every act of support helps us continue our mission of connecting rural students, educators, families, and communities with the behavioral and mental health resources they need to thrive.

As summer comes to a close, we are excited to welcome a new school year and get back to doing what we do best—supporting the students, teachers, school staff, and communities we proudly serve throughout Park County.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our mission and investing in the well-being of our rural communities. Together, we are building stronger, healthier, and more resilient futures.

💙 $14,013 Raised
💙 34 Generous Donors
💙 Countless lives impacted

We can’t wait to see what this school year brings!

08/03/2026

As we wrap up the final week of our Trailblazer Summer Program, our hearts are full of gratitude. ❤️

It has been an incredible honor to spend the summer learning, growing, exploring, and building meaningful connections with the amazing students, families, and communities of Gardiner and Shields Valley. Every smile, adventure, and shared moment has reminded us why investing in our youth matters so much.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this summer such a success—from our participants and families to our community partners and supporters. You have made a lasting impact.

While we’re sad to see Trailblazer come to an end for this season, we’re already looking forward to next summer! In the meantime, we’re excited to continue serving youth and families with programs and supports throughout the upcoming school year.

Here’s to a strong finish, a wonderful school year ahead, and many more opportunities to build resilience, foster connection, and empower the next generation. 💙🌲

If you’d like to support and offer other students this opportunity consider donating to our Give a Hoot campaign, donations are partially matched!
https://www.give-a-hoot.org/organization/ruralresiliencemt

08/03/2026

We’re excited to share that Rural Resilience license plates are now available! 🚗💙
By choosing a Rural Resilience plate, you’re not just adding something meaningful to your vehicle—you’re helping support rural mental health initiatives and programs for our youth and rural communities. Every plate makes a difference in strengthening the well-being of our communities.
Show your support. Start conversations. Drive change.

We’re excited to share that Rural Resilience license plates are now available! 🚗💙

By choosing a Rural Resilience plate, you’re not just adding something meaningful to your vehicle—you’re helping support rural mental health initiatives and programs for our youth and rural communities. Every plate makes a difference in strengthening the well-being of our communities.

Show your support. Start conversations. Drive change.