Taylor chats with Flathead County Substance Use and Mental Health Collaboration Specialist Jerramy Dear-Ruel, who explains what he believes is necessary to meet the needs of people in our region. There are multiple events planned in observance of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, including a Mental Health Symposium on May 18 at the Gateway Community Center which will featuring panelists and keynote speakers. 

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