Peer Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting

Do you want to see changes to Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment in your community?

We do too!

 Please join us for our PAC (Peer Advisory Council) meeting and let your voice be heard.

 Tues, August 26th from 1:00-3:00 via Zoom.

Zoom with us at: https://wmmhc.zoom.us/j/2926586829

Updated Agenda:

Peer Advisory Council Meeting Agenda

August 26, 2025 @ 1:00pm

1:00pm: Introductions

1:10pm: Bob Lopp WMMHC’s CEO: Organizational Updates

Guest Speakers:

1:30pm-2:00pm: James Pyke: Flathead County Health Department to speak about programs they offer.

2:00pm-2:30pm: Brad Ray from the Nate Chute Foundation to speak about their foundation.

2:30-2:45pm: Nicole Emery from National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) board member to speak about NAMI and their programs.

2:45-3:00pm: Open for Q&A

All Community Members Welcome. Please Invite Friends!

Guest speakers are always welcome! If you would like to attend one of our meetings and share what you or your company does within the community,

please contact the email below.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” ~Helen Keller

What is the Peer Advisory Council?

The Peer Advisory Council (PAC) is a group of individuals who have a vested interest in helping shape Western Montana Mental Health Center’s (WMMHC) recovery-oriented service strategy. PAC members are often active participants and leaders in their own communities. An effective PAC will provide a forum for networking, while enabling all members to develop solutions to improve recovery.

What is our Mission?

Reducing the impact of substance use and mental health disorders while walking side-by-side with our communities to compassionately promote recovery.

How will the PAC be organized?

The PAC will have several committee chairs to organize our efforts and keep them moving forward. During our initial meetings, we will discuss how we can best structure the PAC to achieve our mission.

How can I help?

The PAC members will make recommendations to strengthen programs, groups offered, engagement, peer-support and networking. These recommendations are brought to the attention of WMMHC’s leadership in an effort to bring forth changes that our communities need. Bring all your thoughts, ideas and opinions.

Who can join?

Everyone is welcome to participate! We are looking for people who have a strong interest in

improving local mental health and substance use services. All members of our community are welcome, including consumers— people who have experienced mental health and/or substance use conditions—who are, or have previously, participated in services at WMMHC, and their family members. We also welcome representatives from private, public, and non-profit organizations who want to collaborate with us to help WMMHC successfully meet the needs of our community.

Upcoming meetings:

August 26th 2025: Kalispell

Sept-Dec-TBD

1:00-3:00 with refreshments served! Visit us online@ www.wmmhc.org/pac for venue address and updates. OR: Zoom with us at: 292 658 6829

Do you want your voice heard? Contact us at: Pac@wmmhc.org

or Call Nikki Hamilton @ (406)546-0521