Western Region – Pioneering Mental Health Excellence from Coast to Mountains
Regional Director: Bryaunah Heckard 
(Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming)
Guided by Bryaunah Heckard, the Western Region is redefining mental health leadership across America's most diverse landscapes. We bridge 13 states through:
Trailblazing Initiatives
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Innovative Trainings: Culturally-responsive programs addressing unique regional needs
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Policy Leadership: Advocating for equitable mental health access in urban and rural communities
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Island & Mainland Connections: Specialized support for Hawaii and Alaska practitioners
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Tech-Forward Networking: Virtual collaboration across vast distances
Why the West Needs You
Whether you're in:
• Alaska's remote communities
• Hawaii's island networks
• The Southwest's border regions
• The Rockies' resort towns
Join Our Frontier
Be part of the movement redefining mental health from the ground up. Your expertise helps shape culturally-responsive care across our vast region.
Contact Bryaunah: Bryaunah.Heckard@NABCounselors.org