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Picture of some female runners in the annual health fair
Picture of some female runners in the annual health fair

Health and Wellness


Annual Health Fair

The annual Health Fair is a celebration of health and wellness with the community; bringing together numerous health and wellness displays and activities for the entire family.

Paint It Pink

October is National Breast Health Awareness Month! Paint It Pink is a month long fundraising extravaganza held to raise funds to provide local uninsured women with free mammograms, and for the detection and treatment of breast cancer for the people of Lincoln County. The month is full of fun activities from a 5K Run to the Breast Health Awareness Dessert.

Tobacco Cessation Information

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center provides information for those who are interested in quitting the use of tobacco products (smoking and chew). Resources available, as well as general help and hints for quitting are provided. Contact Stacey at 283-7059 for more information.

Diabetes Awareness and Support Group

The Diabetes Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm at Christ Lutheran Church (200 West Larch St.) in Libby. Cabinet Peaks Nutrition Services and Diabetes Education present a variety of classes for people with diabetes. More information can be obtained by calling Jill at 283-7318.

Stroke Support Group

The Stroke Support Group meets the last Wednesday of the month from 12pm-1pm. Stroke survivors and their family members and caregivers are welcome to come and learn more about coping with life after a stroke. More information can be obtained by calling CPMC Rehab at 406-283-7280.

Caregiver's Support Group

This group offers information, practical support, and a warm welcome to family and friends who are caring for a loved one. The group meets every Tuesday at the Libby United Methodist Church from 2:00 - 3:00 pm. For more information, call 293-4522.

CARD Outreach for Recovery Assistance (CORA)

FREE information, referral, and short term counseling services are available in Libby, Troy, and Eureka for those with questions and concerns about asbestos exposure and how it is effecting individuals and their families. For confidential support in learning to cope with illness, regain control, and recognize and manage chronic stress, call Tanis Hernandez at the CARD clinic at 293-9274, or e-mail her at tanis@libbyasbestos.org.

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group

The North Valley Support Group, TBI is for people who have suffered a traumatic brain injury from any cause, as well as for their loved ones. For information on meeting dates and topics, contact Laura Wilde at 295-9753, or Don Walker at 293-6518.

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Service

The Lincoln County Crisis Solutions provides a 24-hour confidential crisis line and resources about domestic violence and sexual assault. In the Libby area, call 293-3223; outside of the Libby area, call 1-877-493-7139.