Trevor Bolme brings the kind of lived truth that changes a room. His recovery journey moves from addiction, incarceration, and shame to SMART Recovery, peer support, and the steady work of helping others believe they are not alone. Today he serves as a peer support specialist with Face It TOGETHER in Bismarck, showing what becomes possible when dignity is restored and communities remove barriers like housing instability, stigma, and isolation.
Read MoreWhen words fall short, art creates a path forward. Explore how creative expression supports healing, reduces stigma, and is transforming behavioral health outreach in rural communities.
Read MoreThe 2026 Summit on Behavioral Health in Energy Country is building a lineup that feels human, useful, and grounded in real community needs. One speaker already confirmed is keynote Brandon Saho, creator of The Mental Game. His interactive session offers practical tools for emotional regulation, stigma reduction, and supporting each other before stress becomes crisis.
Read MoreIn western North Dakota, people show up for each other. We do it in small ways and in big ways. We bring meals. We cover a shift. We check on a neighbor who has gone quiet. We also show up by learning together, especially when the challenges are complex and the stakes are high.
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