MOVIE SCREENING: “The Paradise Paradox” produced by Bode Miller

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Riverbend Community Mental Health will host a film screening and panel presentation for “The Paradise Paradox” – a documentary film screening for the first time in New Hampshire.

The film chronicles a concerning issue: the community mental health challenges facing many of America’s mountain resort towns. Isolation, inadequate resources, substance abuse and social stigmas are all contributing factors. “The Paradise Paradox” takes a closer look at how mental health providers, outdoor recreation professionals, and law enforcement are working together to create innovative solutions. Olympic gold medalist – and New Hampshire native – Bode Miller is an executive producer of the film.

The film screening will take place on Tuesday, May 14 at Red River Theatres in Concord.

Immediately after, a community conversation will take place with local experts, including:

• Sarah (Baillargeon) Gagnon, VP of Clinical Operations at Riverbend Community Mental Health
• Suzanne Gaetjens-Olesen, Chief Executive Officer, Northern Human Services
• Caite Zeliff, professional ski athlete and New Hampshire native (appearing by video)
• John Brown, 40+-year veteran of the New Hampshire Region of the National Ski Patrol(Ragged Mountain Resort, Danbury, NH) and a retired firefighter

• Stef Costello, Patrol Director, Pats Peak Ski Area (Henniker, NH); Firefighter Paramedic (Town of Henniker)

Members of the public are invited to view the film and participate in the community conversation

following the screening. Tickets can be purchased here.