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As WestCare steps into 2025, I’m reminded of the incredible dedication and compassion that drives our mission to Uplifting the Human Spirit. Across every program and service, our collective focus remains clear: creating opportunities for recovery healing, growth, and change for individuals, families, and communities worldwide. In the year ahead, our collective goals are to continue to: ✨ Advance Behavioral Health: Breaking down barriers to care, promoting mental health awareness, and delivering innovative treatment options for those with substance use disorders. 👨👩👧👦 Strengthen Families: Supporting resilience and fostering nurturing environments for long-term success. 🌟 Empower Individuals: Meeting people where they are and ensuring services are accessible to those who need them most. 🤝 Embrace Employee-Centric Strategies: Prioritizing professional growth, open communication, and creating a workplace where every team member feels valued and supported. At WestCare, we know that our organization's strength lies in our people. By investing in our staff, we ensure that every individual—whether client, family member, or team member—receives the highest-quality support and care. This commitment is captured in the phrase #WeAreWestCare. More than just a slogan, it’s a reminder that we are united by a shared vision of a world where everyone has access to the support and resources they need to heal, grow, and thrive. Together, with the support of our incredible staff, partners, and community advocates, we’ll carry the momentum of #WeAreWestCare into 2025 and beyond. Happy New Year! #WeAreWestCare #2025Vision #HopeAndHealing #StrongerTogether

Rippl Co-founder & CEO Kris Engskov got the chance to chat with the OG "health care curmudgeon" at #HLTH24 about all things #dementiacare. As Matthew Holt calls out in their discussion, there have not been a lot of great solutions for people #LIVINGwithDementia and their #caregivers historically and Rippl is addressing a "massive problem". Why is the Rippl dementia care model working so well today? 2 main things, according to Kris: 💜 Include the caregiver from day 1 🤝 Work closely with primary care Check out The Health Care Blog for the whole conversation. 👋

🚨 Why is mental health R&D so slow? 🚨 Celebrate #WorldMentalHealthDay by understanding how we can drive change together? A recent review by Wellcome Trust and Technopolis Group (https://bit.ly/3YjAUk3) highlights key barriers in the mental health R&D landscape, from scientific knowledge gaps to clinical trial recruitment and retention challenges. Regulatory uncertainty, complex pricing, digital product confusion, and low treatment-seeking due to stigma also contribute to the delays. The report calls the R&D pathway a ‘leaky pipeline,’ with vital roles for funders and investors to help plug the gaps through innovative funding, collaborations, and advocacy. #MentalHealthDay #MentalHealthResearch #Innovation #FundingMentalHealth #R&D #Collaboration #MentalHealth

Let's Continue Make a Difference for Mental Health!   On August 3rd, 2024, World Health Innovation Day! As one of the three founding charity partners alongside RED January and World Health Innovation Summit CIC, Ride For Freedom is proud to be part of this groundbreaking event as we shine a spotlight on Mental Health.   World Health Innovation Day isn't just about celebrating innovations in physical health – it's also about championing advancements in mental health care and support. From destigmatising conversations to innovative therapies, this is our moment to stand up for mental well-being.   But we need YOUR help to make it happen!   Here's how you can get involved:   1️. Host a mental health-focused event in your community or join one that's already planned. Whether it's a mindfulness workshop, group therapy session, or awareness ride or walk, every action counts!   2️. Spread awareness on social media!. Use the promotional materials and the hashtag #WorldHealthInnovationDay to share your stories, resources, and support for mental health innovation.   3. Consider fundraising for Ride For Freedom. Your support will enable us to continue our vital work.   Let’s break down barriers, foster understanding, and create a brighter, more compassionate future for all.   Join the event on August 3rd, 2024, as we celebrate- WorldHealthInnovationDay | World Health Innovation Summit (whis.world)   #WorldHealthInnovationDay #RideForFreedom #EndModernSlavery #WHID2024 #WHIS #HealthInnovation #CommunityEngagement #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheStigma #HealthForAll #RaiseAwareness #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

🌟 Breaking News! 🌟 Health Colorado officially joins forces with Wisdo Health in our statewide campaign against social isolation. This collaboration opens doors to a transformative journey for Health Colorado members, offering them access to a free app called "Wisdo," an evidence-based peer support social health platform. Why is this partnership so powerful? Wisdo's platform has demonstrated its effectiveness in driving remarkable reductions in loneliness, depression, and anxiety rates. Moreover, it's proven to enhance the overall quality of life while seamlessly connecting individuals to crucial behavioral health resources. Incredible Fact: Over 13,000 adults across Colorado have already embraced the Wisdo platform, experiencing firsthand the profound impact it can have on mental well-being. Together, Health Colorado and Wisdo Health are poised to make a significant difference in the lives of countless individuals, nurturing stronger communities and healthier minds across our beautiful state. Let's unite in this mission to foster connection, support, and resilience! 💪 #HealthColorado #WisdoHealth #MentalHealthMatters #CommunitySupport #EndLoneliness #ColoradoStrong

High Country Community Health is proud to be an integrated care center. We are your home for comprehensive care and are committed to a whole-person approach to your health. This means addressing not just physical health but also mental, emotional, and sometimes social needs. The goal is to provide comprehensive, coordinated, and seamless care to improve overall patient outcomes. What you can expect: 💟 Coordinated Care Across Disciplines 💟 Patient-Centered Approach 💟 Focus on Prevention and Wellness 💟 Ease of Access 💟 Behavioral and Mental Health Integration 💟 Community Focus

Trauma-Informed Care: A Foundation for Equity and Understanding: In our fast-paced, results-driven world, it’s easy to make quick judgments about behavior. But have you ever paused to wonder why someone acts the way they do? Research shows that 61% of adults have experienced at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE), such as abuse, discrimination, neglect, or household dysfunction. These experiences can have lifelong impacts, shaping how individuals respond to stress, interact with others, and even perceive opportunities. Trauma-informed care shifts our perspective from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” By recognizing that past trauma often manifests as present behavior, we create a space for understanding, empathy, and healing. This approach is critical, not just in healthcare, but in education, workplaces, and community settings. Here’s why: 🔹 Improved Outcomes: Trauma-informed practices reduce recidivism, enhance patient and client trust, and improve overall health and wellness outcomes. 🔹 Equity and Inclusion: Many marginalized communities face systemic inequalities that compound trauma. Understanding these layers helps us address root causes, not just symptoms. 🔹 A Better Culture: Whether at work or in community programs, fostering a trauma-informed environment enhances collaboration, reduces burnout, and builds stronger relationships. Next time you encounter someone struggling or reacting in a way that feels “off,” pause. Remember: People aren’t “difficult”; they’re often dealing with difficulties you can’t see. Let’s commit to leading with empathy and implementing trauma-informed practices in every space we touch. It’s not just a framework, it’s a mindset that has the power to transform lives. What steps have you or your organization taken to create trauma-informed spaces? Let’s share ideas and grow together! #TraumaInformedCare #EquityInAction #CommunityWellness #EmpathyInLeadership

Interesting look at Rippl, which is focusing on how to improve the lives of dementia patients and their caregivers

Thank you Jamestown for helping us with the retail strategy for this event series! Here is my pitch for why you might care about the opportunity to pay 10 cents from your HSA/FSA for every hour you spend in a public sauna in the waterways of New York City in the upcoming years: Please join us to learn how we are putting saunas in the Hudson River in the upcoming years to reduce the tax-free burden or opportunity cost the City of New York pays for health care and social wellness. There are several commercial entities like Othership ($50/90mins, HSA/FSA eligible via Truemed), akarisauna.com (monthly expensive membership), AIRE Ancient Baths (even more expensive), Russian & Turkish Baths ($50/day), elahni ($50/2h), WORLD SPA ($90+), King Spa, Recoverie (strict time limits), HigherDOSE (infrared only), SoJo Spa Club ($90/day), and on and on... However, when I went to Estonia last week, I made sure to visit the public bathhouses: they cost 3 fucking euro. In Finland, the Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriö (department of health) and other entities administer public saunas like Kultuurissauna in Helsinki. Can you believe the 100-1000x markup on these sauna services? We hope the New York City Economic Development Corporation, Diane von Furstenberg, Bjarke Ingels, BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Patient Rights Advocate, Power To The Patients, and others with a vested vested stake in New York City's built environment can join us. We will be pondering koans like the one above, and understanding how to solve the $2 billion dollar opportunity cost that the City of New York and all of us who live here pay in terms of our lost tax dollars due to hospitals being mainly 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in the city. We will be understanding how to design brand behavioral identities that surround social wellness, and how the financial returns can drive consumer behavior—and consumer activism. Please reach out if you are or represent LPs with 15-year+ time horizons, especially if you want to support low-cost health care delivery and cardiovascular preventative medicine like the sauna (that is a reality in many countries like Estonia, Finland, Japan, Korea, etc, etc.! See saunalist.org for more exemplars.). Best email for resource allocators to learn more: hello@onefact.org.

Project Chesapeake is such a valuable partner.