Groups & Trainings
“I am so grateful to have a group that helps me find strategies to cope with grief. ”
Photo by Jonathan Stone
WIA offers groups and trainings at no cost or for a low cost to provide additional opportunities to access mental health care and education.
WIA partners with different providers to offer affordable these services to the Big Sky Community. If you are interested in learning more about a group or training, please reach out to the contact provided next to each offering.
Big Sky Grief Support Group
The grief group is scheduled for the following dates from 6-7pm:
June 17th, June 24th, July 1st, July 8th
The group is facilitated by Ally Wold, LMFT, and Jess DiRienzo, SWLC. There is a $20 fee and registration is required for these sessions. A new theme will be discussed each week.
Please complete the interest form if you would like to stay posted about any group updates!
Mindfulness Group
Dr. Jacquelyn Rinaldi is leading a free community mindfulness group on Tuesday evenings in July.
July 1st, July 8th, July 15th, July 22nd, July 29th
The group meets from 5:30-6:15pm at the Wellness In Action office (47855 Gallatin Rd). Learn to become more aware of your thoughts and feelings, and practice your mindfulness skills!
Al-Anon in Action
Big Sky Al-Anon meets weekly on Mondays at 5:30pm at the Wellness in Action office (47855 Gallatin Rd). Al-Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Please contact Hope V. with any questions or for more information: 406-579-8885
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
WIA and Ally Wold, LMFT typically offer two QPR trainings a year that are free for the community to attend. This training teaches you how to recognize warning signs of suicide, how to approach conversations with friends and colleagues about suicide, and how to get help for yourself or others. If you are interested in participating in this training, please email our Director of Programs, Kiernan at kiernan@wiabigsky.org, and she will add you to an interest list.