Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Iris Telehealth booth at NatCon25 in Philadelphia! It was a powerful few days of connection, conversation, and reflection — and we’re grateful to have shared that space with so many of you.
Drawn Together: Real Voices, A Shared Vision
One of the highlights of our booth was our “Drawn Together” Chalk Wall — a collaborative installation where we invited attendees to respond to three prompts:
- What’s a piece of meaningful advice from your past?
- What’s the biggest challenge you or your organization is facing today?
- What is your hope for the future of behavioral health?
The responses were heartfelt, wise, and refreshingly real — creating a collective snapshot of where we’ve been, what we’re navigating now, and where we hope to go together.
From the past, attendees shared advice like:
- “Take the trip!”
- “Do work that makes you happy.”
- “Whatever you decide, it’s the right choice.”
- “Give yourself and others grace.”
When asked about the biggest challenge today, themes like funding instability, rural access, stigma, and threats to Medicaid were recurring — a powerful reminder of the systemic pressures organizations face.
And for the future, hope took many forms:
- “No more stigmas.”
- “Sustainability.”
- “Free services.”
- “Culturally-centered and accessible care for all.”
- “MHFA for everyone.”
- And one especially poignant entry: “It won’t be needed.”
These boards were more than a fun visual — they became a moment of connection in the chaos, reminding us why this work matters and who we’re doing it for.
Together, these contributions painted a picture of a field that’s both resilient and determined — working through real obstacles while still dreaming big.
An Evening of Community at Iron Hill Brewery
We also want to extend a special thank-you to everyone who joined us for our dinner event on Monday evening. It was wonderful to gather outside the convention center and share a meal with leaders and colleagues who are just as passionate about the future of behavioral health as we are. Your presence, energy, and ideas helped make it one of our most meaningful events to date.
And the Winner Is…
Congrats to the winners of our LEGO LOVE statue raffle! We’ve reached out to notify them directly — and while not everyone walked away with a prize, we truly appreciate everyone who entered (and stopped by to say hello).
Gratitude to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Finally, a big thank-you to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing for hosting such a timely and important gathering. In a moment when change is constant and uncertainty is high, it was reassuring — and energizing — to spend time with others who are navigating those same shifts with purpose, creativity, and care.
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