Park City, Utah – December 1, 2025 – In a continued effort to strengthen mental and behavioral health systems in mountain communities, the Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust has announced its latest round of funding across the Mountain West. Since 2016, Katz Amsterdam has invested more than $22.3 million in mental and behavioral health initiatives across mountain communities, including over $3.6 million in grants delivered through Park City Community Foundation to local organizations addressing mental health in Summit County.
As part of this year’s funding cycle, Park City Community Foundation is again directing $500,000 to strengthen mental health and substance use recovery resources in Summit County. This investment will continue to support culturally responsive care, bilingual mental health services, crisis intervention, youth mental health programming, and substance use recovery efforts.
Locally, this support will benefit a wide range of organizations working on the front lines of community well-being, including Jacky’s Recovery Support Services (formerly Latino Behavioral Health Services), Jewish Family Service of Utah, People’s Health Clinic, Peace House, Christian Center of Park City, Holy Cross Ministries, Live Like Sam Foundation, and the Summit County Recovery Foundation. Together, these organizations provide trauma-informed support, mental health navigation, peer services, youth prevention programming, and expanded access to treatment for residents across the county.
“Katz Amsterdam’s investment has been transformative for our recovery community,” said Roy Parker of the Summit County Recovery Foundation. “This funding strengthens our ability to meet people where they are, expand peer support, and provide the consistent, compassionate care that helps individuals move toward long-term recovery. It directly impacts lives every day.”
Beyond direct grantmaking, Katz Amsterdam continues to invest in cross-community learning and shared infrastructure to strengthen mental and behavioral health systems across its network. This includes expanding the Shared Measurement Framework community survey in both English and Spanish, supporting partners in using the Katz Amsterdam Shared Measurement Framework Data Dashboard to inform strategy, and offering project resources that align local data with community needs. Through the Katz Amsterdam Network Community Visit Program, Park City, Summit County, and Telluride partners have collaborated on a coordinated set of efforts that strengthen community mental health infrastructure, expand culturally responsive services, and build a more skilled and connected behavioral health workforce.
“These grants continue to bring our community together around a shared commitment to mental wellness,” said Anna Frachou, Director of the Summit County Mental Wellness Alliance. “By supporting partners that offer culturally responsive care and investing in shared learning across communities, Katz Amsterdam is helping us build a stronger, more coordinated ecosystem of support for individuals and families.”
In addition to Park City and Summit County, Katz Amsterdam grants continue to support a network of mountain communities including Aspen, Crested Butte, Eagle County, Steamboat, Summit County, and Telluride (Colorado), Sun Valley (Idaho), Jackson (Wyoming), Tahoe/Truckee (California/Nevada), and Big Sky (Montana). Each community is advancing efforts that expand access to care, reduce stigma, and strengthen culturally relevant mental and behavioral health resources.
About Katz Amsterdam Foundation
The Katz Amsterdam Foundation and Charitable Trust are dedicated to eliminating systemic barriers, increasing access to opportunity, and improving health outcomes. Founded by Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz and his late wife, Elana Amsterdam, the Foundation champions community-driven efforts to advance equity and foster social well-being. Learn more at katzamsterdam.org.
About Park City Community Foundation
Park City Community Foundation plays a vital role in solving the most pressing challenges in Park City and Summit County. It brings together local nonprofits, donors, and community leaders to invest in people, place, and culture, ensuring a thriving community for all. As the home of Live PC Give PC, Women’s Giving Fund, Solomon Fund, Youth United, and other key initiatives, the Community Foundation has brought millions of dollars to the greater Park City region. Learn more at parkcitycf.org.
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Christine Coleman
Park City Community Foundation
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