Mending Minds Village: Who are we?
Mending Minds Village is a team of volunteers who advocate for your child's mental health needs. We can connect you to resources from testing to medications, transportation to appointments and beyond, we are here for you! We advocate directly to your mental health provider and we will stand up for you until your needs are met to the fullest! We have programs for advocacy, suicide prevention and awareness, and a list of resources for those who may be in need.
Help us provide excellent care for those in need by donating to our organization today! Help us save a life and give juveniles in today's world the foot up that we needed at their age.
Meet the Team
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Kaden Mattinson Meet the face behind the organization! Mending Minds Village started with Kaden's firm belief that every child has the innate right to be happy, healthy, and have their mental health needs addressed. Kaden is passionate about suicide prevention after losing 12 close friends and family members in a 6 month timeframe. If anyone knows Mending Minds Village inside and out, it is Kaden.
Co-Founder and Executive Director
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Megan Mattinson
Together with Kaden, Megan help form Mending Minds Village to help Aspen (their daughter) obtain the mental health treatment and resources that she so desperately needed. Megan is the mind and beauty behind the organization, working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that everything is done on time and makes sure the team operates as flawlessly as possible. If you have any scheduling questions, Megan is the person for the job!
Co-Founder, Secretary, Director of Suicide Prevention
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Little Aspen is the heart and soul of Mending Minds Village. It is because of Aspen that we have created this amazing organization, and with her in mind we create the programs that will help juveniles in need.
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Miranda Carter. A fearless leader, and the mother of 4 amazing kids who she does this work for. Having experienced the loss of her brother and best friend, she finds a deep passion for helping people navigate mental health emergencies and works with her whole heart in the suicide prevention program. Miranda will be a facilitator for the Richfield, Utah Suicide Peer Support groups (beginning soon), and will be assisting in developing the program offerings to address the needs of those who need it most, our youth! Miranda is a survivor, a passionate ally, and an amazing friend! We are so appreciative of her dedication and love for this organization!
Director of Mental Health and Social Media