Connecting Minds, Building Community
YCMHA Mental Health Professionals Meet-Ups
Join us on the second Wednesday of each month at noon to connect with local professionals, hear from community speakers, and learn about resources available throughout Yellowstone County.
Our Next Meet-Up...
October 14, 2026
Join us on Wednesday, October 14, for our monthly provider meet-up featuring Chyrel Snedigar, Director of External Relations and Strategic Partnerships at Rimrock Foundation. Chyrel will share how Rimrock’s Care Now model and “no wrong door” approach are expanding access to behavioral health and substance use services. Come connect with fellow professionals and explore practical trauma-informed principles that can help create greater safety, trust, choice, and collaboration in the way we support the people we serve.
Lunch will be provided by
Rimrock Foundation
What to Expect
Join us for our monthly meet-ups where mental health professionals and community partners come together to forge meaningful connections. Engage in insightful community presentations that highlight innovative practices and emerging trends in mental health. Enjoy a complimentary lunch while networking with peers, and take advantage of an optional continuing education credit. Our meet-ups are designed to foster collaboration and growth within the Yellowstone County mental health community.
Meet-Up Recaps
Funding Your Ideas with Zack Terakedis
At our August YCMHA Meet-Up, Zack Terakedis of the Billings Community Foundation shared how organizations can prepare for grants and philanthropic funding, from choosing the right business structure to understanding fiscal sponsorship and managing grant opportunities.
Preventing Veteran Suicide with Karen Pearson, LCPC
At the July 2026 YCMHA Meet-Up, Karen Pearson of Adaptive Performance Center shared how APC is working to prevent veteran suicide through physical fitness, meaningful connection, and a strong sense of community.
Addressing Family Violence with Chelsey Handford
At our June 2026 Professionals Meet-Up, Chelsey Handford introduced us to the work of the Billings Area Family Violence Task Force and shared how local professionals and organizations are working together to address family violence, strengthen community resources, and better support individuals and families throughout Yellowstone County.
Speaker Archive
Heather petty
Karen Pearson
Kyle Moen
Lynelle Amen
MarCee Neary
Mike Chavers
Sara Beth Wald
Tenika Miller
Trish Grant
Zack Terakedis
Abigail Hornik
Aimee Carlson
Brittany Gage
Carolyn Schuld
Chelsey Handford
Danielle Dahl
Dr Josh Henderson
Dr Thomasd Keogh
Dr. Malcolm Horn
Erin Lambert
Felicia Berg
Heather Estus
Heather McAbee (2)
