Outreach Corner

AWARE has exciting events coming up in a community near you!  Stay connected with us for the latest updates by following AWARE on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or visit our website.  

The month of September was one for the books, with outreach events across the state and many memories made!  

One of our favorite outings in September took place on September 14th,. AWARE participated in the Out of the Darkness Walk and Resource Fair in Missoula. We shared our resources and information to the community and had a group of AWARE clients and staff who walked. It was a very special day that we were honored to be part of. See pictures here!

 Upcoming Events – Save the Date!  

Friday through Sunday - October 4th-6th, AWARE will be an exhibitor at The Women’s Expo and sell some of our very own grown items. We are looking forward to this opportunity to reach the community in Great Falls!  

Saturday, October 19th, AWARE is participating in the Missoula Health and Wellness Fair. Join us from 11-4 pm in the UC Ballroom at the University Center on UM’s campus. Learn more about AWARE and the services and resources we provide, while getting the opportunity to engage with other community centered organizations here to serve you.  

It’s SPOOKY season! AWARE is excited to celebrate Halloween and all the fun that comes with around the state!  

Monday, October 28th, Butte is celebrating with an Adult DD Dance Party from 11-2 pm with food and beverages, live music, and dancing at the Butte Civic Center. Then following the fun, there will be a Trunk or Treat in the Civic Center parking lot from 3-5 pm – open to the public!  

On Thursday, October 31st, AWARE will be participating in Little Tykes or Treat in downtown Helena. In Butte, AWARE will be participating in Treat Street! We are so excited to share the spooky spirit with you all!  

Clinical Leadership Summit: 

We are excited to host our 3rd annual Clinical Leadership Summit. This year's summit, Treasured Healing: Trauma Informed Clinical Care, brings together clinicians and students studying in the field, and those who work alongside them.  We will explore our natural and assigned roles as caregivers and leaders.  

The goals are to build creative skills and harness resilience to work with individuals and families for the success of the person served and the provider of service.    

The 2024 summit will feature three tracks—innovations across the field, trauma informed practices, and professional caregiver leadership. Throughout the summit, speakers will weave evidence supported practice models with true selfcare practices and leadership inspiration.  Keynotes will drive exploration of use of self in our work and vital community connections.   

Breakout sessions include speakers on challenging behavior, EMDR, professional development, and trauma healing work.  Licensed mental health therapists can earn Continuing Education Credits, while educators have the opportunity to receive OPI renewal credits. The 2024 summit is set for October 16-17 at the Great Northern Hotel in Helena. This event hosted by AWARE and open to the public. Registration is OPEN!   

As always, for the most up to date list of events, visit our online events calendar here. More events are coming to a community near you SOON!   

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about any of these opportunities, please reach out to Maria Goheen at mgoheen@aware-inc.org.