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Ketchum, ID – Last month, St. Luke’s Wood River (SLWR) Foundation committed an additional $4.43 million to the Blaine County Mental Well-Being Initiative, which it initially sponsored in 2023. This new four-year commitment will bolster urgently needed work to grow an integrated mental health ecosystem that improves the lives of all people in Blaine County.

“This significant investment reflects the St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation’s continued faith in these collaborative efforts, which have brought together nearly 50 local organizations and entities to help address mental well-being in our community,” says Megan Tanous, the SLWR Foundation’s chief development officer. “It’s a testament to our belief in the overwhelming importance of this work.” read more

St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation invests in mental health

KETCHUM, Idaho – Since its launch last year, Blaine County’s Mental Well-Being Initiative (MWBI) has envisioned a future of mental well-being in the Wood River Valley, shaped by the input and needs of our diverse community. Spearheaded by the St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation in response to a clear need for improved mental health resources, the Mental Well-Being Initiative brings together over 30 partners from across sectors—including local government, healthcare, nonprofits, education, business, and religious organizations—to build a mental well-being ecosystem through a shared vision and collaborative approach. read more