Advancing Systems. Strengthening Communities. Transforming Outcomes.
The Intermountain West Youth Mental Health Symposium convenes health professionals, educators, researchers, and youth-serving leaders committed to improving outcomes for youth and young adults.
Focused on the distinct challenges and opportunities within rural, frontier, and mountain communities, this symposium is designed to move beyond awareness and toward coordinated, systems-level change.
Event Details
Dates: October 7–8
Start Time: 8:45 AM on October 7
End Time: 4:30 PM on October 8
To support meaningful participation and connection, attendees are encouraged to plan travel that allows for full engagement across both days.
Evening Convening
On October 7, a limited-capacity dinner will be held for registered attendees. This gathering is designed to foster deeper conversation, strengthen relationships, and extend the day’s dialogue in a more intimate setting.
Advance RSVP will be required. Additional details will be shared following registration.
Why This Symposium Matters
Youth mental health systems across the Intermountain West (Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Idaho, and Utah) face increasing demand, workforce shortages, and geographic barriers to care. Addressing these challenges requires more than isolated solutions—it requires collaboration across sectors, shared learning, and actionable strategies.
This symposium creates space for that work.
Attendees will engage with regional and national leaders to explore:
- Emerging research and data shaping the field
- Scalable, community-based prevention strategies
- Innovations in treatment and crisis response
- Cross-sector partnerships driving measurable impact
Who Should Attend
- Healthcare providers and mental health professionals
- K–12 and higher education leaders
- Researchers and policy advocates
- Nonprofit and community-based organizations
- Youth-serving professionals across sectors
- Clinical Psychologist
Why This Symposium Matters
Youth mental health systems across the Intermountain West (Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Idaho, and Utah) face increasing demand, workforce shortages, and geographic barriers to care. Addressing these challenges requires more than isolated solutions—it requires collaboration across sectors, shared learning, and actionable strategies.
This symposium creates space for that work.
Attendees will engage with regional and national leaders to explore:
- Emerging research and data shaping the field
- Scalable, community-based prevention strategies
- Innovations in treatment and crisis response
- Cross-sector partnerships driving measurable impact
Who Should Attend
- Healthcare providers and mental health professionals
- K–12 and higher education leaders
- Researchers and policy advocates
- Nonprofit and community-based organizations
- Youth-serving professionals across sectors
- Clinical Psychologist
Accommodations
SpringHill Suites Marriott
Mountain Modern
Guests can call Mountain Modern directly at 307-733-4340, ext. 1, and mention the Ortus Foundation room block and their stay dates. Their agents will book the reservation and provide confirmation.
Guests can also go to the below online booking link to receive the same discount.
Please note, this is not the general Mountain Modern website, but a unique link for your room block.
Hosted by Ortus Foundation
Ortus Foundation works at the intersection of systems, strategy, and early intervention to address youth mental health at its source. By aligning capital, expertise, and partnerships, Ortus advances solutions that are scalable, sustainable, and rooted in community need.
This symposium reflects that commitment—bringing together those doing the work to accelerate progress where it’s needed most.