Wellness Pathways Project

Join a free local initiative that helps you try new activities, feel more connected, and shape the future of mental health support options rural Montana.

Do you want to:

Feel less isolated and more connected to your community
Try local fitness programs for free
Contribute feedback to shape better rural mental health solutions

What you get:

You’ll receive a one-month membership to a local movement or fitness program, at no cost.

Why this matters:

Traditional healthcare can’t always meet rising mental health needs in rural areas. This project explores whether movement-based community activities can improve wellbeing and support local healthcare providers.

How it works:

1. Meet one-on-one with a community coordinator to talk about what matters to you
2. Choose an activity to try with one of our business partners—and we cover the cost.
3. Share what your experience was like so we can learn from you

Join the Wellness Pathways Project

Support your wellbeing and help your community

Get Started

Wellbeing isn’t just about medical care. Connecting with others and moving your body in ways that feel supportive can boost mental health, too.

This project explores whether participating in community-based movement and fitness programs can strengthen wellbeing—especially in rural areas where traditional mental health services may be limited.

How It Works

Schedule a meeting
You’ll schedule a 1-hour conversation with our Community Connections Coordinator.
You’ll meet at our host location, the Park County Drop-In Center: 1313 W. Park Street, Suite #8
Build your wellness plan
In that meeting, you’ll work together to identify your wellness goals, and choose a movement-based activity from our business partners that could help address those goals.
Try an activity with cost covered
We’ll sign you up for your chosen program for one month. You’ll commit to attending at least four sessions/classes during that month.
Share your experience
After you finish, you’ll share anonymous feedback so we can learn what works and what doesn’t.
Get rewarded
When you attend at least four sessions/classes, and complete the survey, you’ll get to choose a thank-you bonus to help keep you going on your wellness journey. Details coming soon!

Sign Up

FAQ

Any Park County resident, who:
- Wants to feel more connected to the community
- Is interested in trying the activities offered by our business partners
- Is eager and ready to define and tackle personal wellness goals
- Is over 18 years of age
We have 40 spots available, and can take participants between March 2 and May 15. Once the 40 spots are filled, the project will close.
You can choose from movement and fitness-oriented programs offered by these three partners:
- Livingston Peak Strength
- Mountain Glow Yoga
- The Movement collective
The cost of your selected activity is covered for one month.
PLUS: We want to thank each person for taking the time to participate and complete the post-participation survey.
Anyone who attends at least four sessions/classes during their one-month enrollment period and completes the post-participation survey* can select from these bonus incentives:
1. A discount for an additional one-month pass at their chosen program
2. Discounts on additional local programs that promote movement, connection, and overall wellness (details coming soon!)
*Because surveys are 100% anonymous, we’ll trust you when you tell us you’ve completed the survey.
All participant information is kept confidential. The post-participation surveys are 100% anonymous.
- When you sign up for a meeting with our coordinator, you will be asked to provide a first and last name, and will be required to provide an email address.
- Participation surveys are 100% anonymous. You will not be asked to provide any identifying information. Only program staff will have access to anonymous survey responses.
If you’re interested in participating, use this link to schedule a 1-hour meeting with our community coordinator.
You can also email programs@sufferoutloud.org to get started.
This 1-hr meeting will take place at the Park County Drop-In Center: 1313 W. Park Street, Suite #8
The coordinator meets with you one-on-one to understand your goals, help you select a good-fit activity, answer questions, and provide support throughout the month.
This project is a very early, time-limited effort. For this first round, we’re partnering specifically with physical fitness providers so that feedback is connected and comparable.
We know movement-based activities aren’t accessible to everyone, and these perspectives matter to us, too. If you aren’t interested in, or unable to, participate, we’d love to hear from you.
Your feedback helps us understand who this approach reaches, who it doesn’t, and what might need to change in future phases.
We hope to expand the types of activities offered in future phases, based on what participants and community members tell us.
Reach out to programs@sufferoutloud.org to share your experience.

Business Partners

Livingston Peak Strength

Our small group workouts are designed to achieve whole body strength and we train with functional movements that will help you in every aspect of your life. The Livingston Peak Strength community aspires to live healthier lives and support individuals seeking to improve their overall health.

We are here to encourage each other, train hard, and have fun doing it. Every exercise and workout can be modified to accommodate your needs and ability - we will meet you at your level! We have have members of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and goals.

Fitness Gym

The Movement Collaborative

A safe and inclusive space that offers a wide variety of opportunities to feel better.

We provide wellness offerings that are inclusive and accessible for everyone, and believe everyone is a master at their own craft..

Offering resiliency and wellness workshops, we believe that knowledge is power when it comes to your body. From yoga to dance, there is something here for everyone.

Wellness Studio

Mountain Glow Yoga

Our vision is to foster a world where mind and body wellness are deeply interconnected and accessible to all. We believe true well-being stems from nurturing both mental clarity in activities like meditation, and physical vitality using different yoga practices, empowering individuals to live with balance, resilience and purpose.

We aim to create an environment where people thrive, and inspire wellness and a deeper connection to self and community.

Yoga Studio

- Incentive Partners Coming Soon -

Get scheduled

What We’re Exploring

The Wellness Pathways Project helps people connect with local activities that support their wellbeing, like movement classes, creative groups, or other community-based experiences.

Instead of focusing only on traditional healthcare, this project explores whether meaningful community connection can strengthen mental health and reduce isolation, especially in rural areas.

With your help, we can start to answer questions like:

Could connecting people more intentionally to community activities help meet mental health needs and reduce strain on rural healthcare providers?
What motivates people to participate, and what barriers might exist for community members or healthcare providers?

By participating, you’re not just trying something new. You’re helping shape future approaches to mental health support in rural communities.

Your Local Supporter

Amanda Heath, Community Connections Coordinator

A 5th generation Montanan, Amanda brings both professional dedication and deep personal roots to the Wellness Pathways Project.

She is passionate about building meaningful relationships and strengthening community, and is eager to take an active role in the place she now calls home.

When she's not connecting people to resources and support, you'll likely find her exploring the mountains surrounding the Paradise Valley with her three dogs, tending to her five chickens, and enjoying life in Livingston alongside her partner.