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 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 program, at no cost.

Why this matters:

Traditional healthcare can’t always meet rising mental health needs in rural areas. This project explores whether certain community-based 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

Email us to 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 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 community 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.

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
You can choose from a variety of creative and fitness-oriented programs offered by our current business partners.
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.
Email programs@sufferoutloud.org to connect with Amanda, our community coordinator!
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.

Current Business Partners

We believe in fostering confidence, innovation, & community resilience through mentorship, skill-building, and meaningful intergenerational relationships.

We host open-door, FREE community events where people of all ages are welcome to come & create, such as weekly Tuesday Art & Tech Nights, Friday Game Nights, & Monthly Sewing Socials. We also offer workshops, private lessons, after-school hours for students, and more.

Studio49

We believe in providing our members with access to only the highest standards of equipment and training. We were the first fitness center in our small town and have been Livingston, MT's leading facility since 1984.

We are relentlessly working to create an atmosphere that is actively enriching the lives of our members and cultivating a community of like-minded people who love being healthy and strong.

Firehall Fitness Center

We are a women-owned boutique and shared maker space nestled in downtown Livingston, Montana, offering thoughtfully curated vintage, slow fashion, natural skincare, handmade gifts, local art, and sustainable home goods from independent makers.

We offer a place for community gatherings, creative workshops, art events, art walks, pop-ups, and seasonal happenings.

Cactus Blossom Collective

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.