Exciting Progress Update: SMH’s Behavioral Health Goals and Future Plans Revealed!

Recently, Cody Sinclair, Liz Dearcorn, and Ada Kirven from Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Foundation appeared on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to talk about the “Growing for You” campaign.

Kirven shared that the Foundation started back in 1976 when a group of volunteers came together. Since then, it has successfully raised funds to support the hospital’s mission, thanks to donations from residents, businesses, and various grants. The key to their success? A strong mission and a dedicated team.

The current focus is the “Growing for You” campaign, aimed at improving mental health resources in the Sheridan Region. Sheridan Memorial Hospital is now in the second phase of a three-phase plan to create a comprehensive care system for mental health in Sheridan County. This initiative was sparked by community feedback from a survey highlighting the need for better mental health support.

Many donors from diverse backgrounds in Sheridan County and across Wyoming have contributed to this cause. Unfortunately, the projected cost for a new mental health wing turned out to be too high. Instead, the leadership decided to optimize existing spaces, which not only made the project feasible but also allowed for upgrades that improved overall efficiency.

However, due to rising costs, the campaign’s goal increased from $15 million to about $18 million. Despite this challenge, the Foundation has successfully raised nearly all of the required funds, with only around $900,000 left to secure. The team is optimistic about closing this gap by year’s end.

For more information about the Foundation and the “Growing for You” campaign, you can visit their website here.

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