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A Safe Place to Begin Healing
From Colorado to Montana, Julia has dedicated her career to protecting children, supporting survivors, and helping families navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives. With a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies, Julia began working in sexual assault and victim advocacy while still in college. Early in her career, she…
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More Than Medals: AWARE Athletes Shine Through Special Olympics
This Special Olympics season was filled with pride, courage, teamwork, and joy for AWARE athletes across Montana. From trying new events to competing at the State Games, athletes showed what is possible when they are supported, encouraged, and given the opportunity to shine. For the people AWARE serves, Special Olympics is more than a season…
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Caring for the Whole Person: Mental Health, Brain Health, and Independence
Mental health is an essential part of overall health. It affects every part of a person’s life, including relationships, work, physical health, independence, and the ability to live meaningfully. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, AWARE is highlighting the importance of whole-person care and the connection between mental health, brain health, and independence. Dr.…
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Celebrating Our 2026 UCC Award Nominees
This year, AWARE received an incredible 158 nominations, recognizing 119 unique nominees across 13 award categories and recognition areas. Each nomination reflects the care, teamwork, leadership, resilience, compassion, humor, and commitment our employees bring to AWARE every day. At the heart of this celebration are AWARE’s Unconditional Care Principles, which guide how we support the people we serve, work alongside…
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Finding Balance: Cathy’s Journey to Mind-Body Wellness
At AWARE, we measure success through the lives changed and the goals achieved. Behind every success story is a person with a dream, determination, and the courage to keep going. This is Cathy’s story. Cathy joined AWARE one year ago as one of our Mind-Body Wellness Program’s first members. Cathy made the brave decision to…
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Summer Sports Clinic: Building Skills Through Play in Great Falls
This summer, AWARE’s Therapeutic Recreation team launched the first-ever Summer Sports Clinic in Great Falls, a five-week experience created to introduce kids to movement, sportsmanship, and emotional resilience through play. Why It Started The idea came from a desire to help kids enjoy movement while learning real-world lessons. Led by Paul Bjoren, Occupational Therapist, Sports…
