Resource Links

The below links are for organizations and sites that provide funding, support, resources, or knowledge products about mental and behavioral health, rural health, substance use, and wellness within the outdoor recreation industry and spaces. AMCCF does not officially endorse any of these organizations, their programs, or products. We encourage you to explore what they offer and see if there is alignment with your community and priorities.

MENTAL and Behavioral Health

• National Council for Mental Wellbeing – A nonprofit organization that promotes mental health and substance use prevention nationwide. The Council provides Mental Health First Aid training, prevention resources, and support for community-based organizations.
• National Association of Rural Mental Health (NARMH) – A nonprofit organization dedicated to improving mental health and substance use services in rural and frontier communities through education, leadership, and advocacy.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – The nation’s largest grassroots mental health nonprofit. NAMI provides education, support groups, advocacy, and resources for individuals living with mental health conditions and their families.
• Mental Health America (MHA) – A leading nonprofit dedicated to mental health promotion, prevention, early intervention, and screening. MHA offers free online mental health screening tools, educational materials, and wellness resources.
• National Council for Mental Wellbeing – A nonprofit organization that advances access to mental health and substance use treatment services through education, training, advocacy, and community support initiatives.
• The JED Foundation (JED) – A nonprofit focused on protecting emotional health and preventing suicide among teens and young adults. JED provides resources for students, families, schools, and communities.
• Active Minds – A nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting youth and young adult mental health through awareness, peer support, and community engagement programs.
• Bring Change to Mind – A national nonprofit working to end stigma and encourage open conversations around mental health through education, youth programs, and community outreach.

Mountain Communities

• Winter Wildlands Alliance – A national nonprofit dedicated to promoting responsible winter recreation and protecting access to winter landscapes. The organization supports mountain communities through education, stewardship, and advocacy for snow-based recreation.
• MountainTrue – A nonprofit focused on building resilient mountain communities through environmental stewardship, recreation access, clean water initiatives, and community engagement. While based in Appalachia, many of its resources and models apply broadly to mountain regions.           
• The Mountain Pact – A coalition of mountain communities that collaborates on sustainability, climate resilience, housing, transportation, tourism, and outdoor recreation issues unique to mountain towns. The organization provides valuable resources and shares best practices among mountain municipalities.
• Trust for Public Land – A national nonprofit that protects land and creates parks and trails that improve access to the outdoors. Its work supports the health, economic vitality, and quality of life of mountain and rural communities throughout the United States.         
• Leave No Trace – A nonprofit organization focused on outdoor ethics and stewardship. Through education and community partnerships, Leave No Trace helps preserve the natural assets that mountain communities depend on for recreation, tourism, and wellness.    

Rural HEALTH

• National Rural Health Association (NRHA) – A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to improving the health of rural Americans through advocacy, education, leadership development, and support for rural healthcare providers and communities. NRHA is one of the leading voices for rural health policy in the United States.
• National Rural Health Foundation (NRHF) – The charitable foundation of NRHA that supports leadership development, education, and initiatives designed to strengthen healthcare access and workforce capacity in rural communities.
• Rural Health Redesign Center (RHRC) – A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on preserving and improving access to healthcare in rural communities. RHRC provides technical assistance, strategic planning, and innovative solutions for rural hospitals and healthcare systems.
• Rural Health Redesign Center (RHRC) – A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on preserving and improving access to healthcare in rural communities. RHRC provides technical assistance, strategic planning, and innovative solutions for rural hospitals and healthcare systems.
• Center for Rural Affairs – A nonprofit organization working to strengthen rural communities through policy advocacy, economic development, and rural health initiatives. Its health and family well-being programs address healthcare access, affordability, and rural health equity.
• Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) – A nationally recognized clearinghouse that connects rural communities, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations with funding opportunities, evidence-based programs, data, toolkits, and technical assistance. It is often considered the best starting point for rural health resources.
• Rural Health Foundation – A nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing access to quality healthcare for underserved and low-income rural populations through outreach, healthcare services, and community-based programs.

Substance Use

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – The nation’s leading resource for substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery. SAMHSA provides evidence-based toolkits, treatment locators, prevention resources, grant information, and community education materials.      
• Partnership to End Addiction – A national nonprofit that supports families and caregivers through education, prevention tools, counseling resources, and guidance related to youth substance use and addiction.          
• Shatterproof – A nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the stigma of substance use disorder while improving access to prevention, treatment, and recovery resources. The organization offers educational materials for individuals, families, and communities.       
• Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) – A nonprofit organization supporting thousands of local prevention coalitions through training, technical assistance, advocacy, and evidence-based strategies to reduce substance misuse.
• Faces & Voices of Recovery – A national nonprofit recovery advocacy organization that promotes long-term recovery and provides resources for individuals, families, and communities seeking recovery support.    
• Center on Rural Addiction – Provides research, technical assistance, and evidence-based resources designed specifically to address substance use disorders in rural America.
• Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) – A nonprofit organization focused on preventing impaired driving and underage drinking through education, advocacy, victim services, and youth prevention programs.
• Above the Influence – Provides resources and messaging aimed at helping young people make healthy decisions and avoid substance misuse.

Outdoor Wellness

• National Ski Patrol – A nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting safe outdoor recreation through education, emergency care training, and mountain safety programs. It supports thousands of volunteers across ski areas and outdoor recreation sites.
• Winter Wildlands Alliance – A nonprofit focused on human-powered winter recreation including snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, and winter trail access. The organization advocates for responsible outdoor recreation and winter wellness opportunities.
• National Ability Center – A nonprofit that provides inclusive outdoor recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities, including skiing, snowboarding, cycling, rafting, and other year-round activities that improve health and quality of life.
• Adaptive Sports Foundation – A nonprofit dedicated to providing adaptive snow sports and outdoor recreation opportunities for people with physical and cognitive disabilities. The organization promotes confidence, fitness, and social connection through outdoor activities.         
• SOS Outreach – A youth development nonprofit that uses skiing, snowboarding, and outdoor adventure experiences to build resilience, belonging, healthy decision-making, and leadership skills.
• National Sports Center for the Disabled – A nonprofit that helps people with disabilities access adventure and the great outdoors.

If your organization would like to be listed as a resource, please reach out to the Foundation at communityfoundation@alterracommunityfoundation.org.