<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[River Sage Revival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holistic mental health & wellness, rooted in nature, guided by change. Empowering healing & renewal for all.]]></description><link>https://www.riversagerevival.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:52:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.rsrca.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Expanding Rural Behavioral Health and Community Support Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are proud to share that River Sage Revival  has been awarded $1.1 million  through the PATH CITED grant  to expand real, hands-on support across Kern, Inyo, and Mono Counties , with plans to grow into Tulare County . In plain terms, this funding helps us do what rural communities have always done best: show up for each other. But now, we have the structure and staffing to do it on a larger scale. What This Means for Our Community This grant allows us to provide Enhanced Care Management ...]]></description><link>https://www.rsrca.org/post/expanding-rural-behavioral-health-and-community-support-services</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698cd931d9c323c10df6644a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:36:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aaebca_f735069d769540d895091e7e6f2eea8f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>April Turner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Trees: A Doorway to Something Better]]></title><description><![CDATA[Between every two trees is a new view. Sometimes it shows pain. Sometimes growth. But always—there’s beauty. Two Trees is where rural folks come together to talk honestly, learn together, and build the kind of community we all deserve. It’s small, but mighty—and you’re invited.]]></description><link>https://www.rsrca.org/post/two-trees-a-doorway-to-something-better</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6845cb98d6dcfbf27a373aec</guid><category><![CDATA[A New Lens: Mental Health Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community Updates]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:59:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aaebca_7c37e805b61a40caa473e252c2b1ce5f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_599,h_799,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>April Turner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Still in the thick of it.]]></title><description><![CDATA[What it actually looks like to build something real in a rural community...]]></description><link>https://www.rsrca.org/post/still-in-the-thick-of-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a01f1a0160bfc81f64fd6b3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:13:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ae5a12_cbf5543a5dd048cd98bf438ceaeef064~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bchristensen75</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Letter from the Founder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The last six months have brought big changes—some tough, some beautiful, and all of them real. From launching new projects and applying for transformative grants, to rescuing goats and gathering around the table with neighbors, River Sage Revival is growing into something I once only imagined. I’m learning how to sit with joy, feel pride, and trust that this work is not just needed—but deeply wanted. I’m so grateful to be back home, and even more grateful to be building this with all of you.]]></description><link>https://www.rsrca.org/post/a-letter-from-the-founder</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681c079baad0a6bfe4867bf8</guid><category><![CDATA[Community Updates]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 01:48:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aaebca_78e2d58828424160b8af3e81c75a5cb5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>April Turner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ From Skeptic to Volunteer: Why I Chose to Show Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’m Volunteer #39. That’s the number on the log sheet, but I’m just a local—46, living here in the Kern River Valley, trying to make sense of the world like everyone else. I stay anonymous because of my job, but also because this work isn’t about credit. I was skeptical at first. Honestly, I didn’t think this kind of community thing would stick. But what I saw in the people behind River Sage Revival—especially after hearing April’s story—changed me. It wasn’t about saving the world. It was about]]></description><link>https://www.rsrca.org/post/from-skeptic-to-volunteer-why-i-chose-to-show-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681bcf7cf542a5f26f29abac</guid><category><![CDATA[Community Updates]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 22:36:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aaebca_d840f469944146e3a4fcffa5c67857c0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anonymous KRV Volunteer 39</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Trail Map: For When You’re Tired of Pretending Everything is Fine. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A way to show up just as you are. In rural communities, we’re often expected to keep it together. Strength is a value, and so is privacy....]]></description><link>https://www.rsrca.org/post/a-new-trail-map-for-when-you-re-tired-of-pretending-everything-is-fine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f2ffa7cbac1441ac4b3121</guid><category><![CDATA[A New Lens: Mental Health Blog]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 02:18:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aaebca_423c2bffa63b458db387d3e317161d17~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>April Turner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beneath The Snow of a Charming Mountainous Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kern River Valley may appear like a postcard-perfect town, but beneath its snow-dusted charm lies a deeper truth. For those who don’t fit th]]></description><link>https://www.rsrca.org/post/beneath-the-snow-of-a-charming-mountainous-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67eaf3eb807640cc34f6ca2e</guid><category><![CDATA[Personal Stories]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:05:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aaebca_1934ea6a2c924c75a9613704eace474d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_452,h_371,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anonymous KRV Advocate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experience River Sage Revival at Whiskey Flats Festival!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are beyond excited to be part of this year’s Whiskey Flats Festival , bringing our mission of healing, connection, and community  to...]]></description><link>https://www.rsrca.org/post/experience-river-sage-revival-at-whiskey-flats-festival</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a9906c23b4d873cbf09f6d</guid><category><![CDATA[Community Updates]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:44:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aaebca_6c3c912d9efd478a87503f2fec1cf1d0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>April Turner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laying the Foundation: How Self-Care Shapes Your Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction: Fresh Beginnings As we step into a new year, there's no better time to pause and reconnect with what matters...]]></description><link>https://www.rsrca.org/post/laying-the-foundation-how-self-care-shapes-your-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67819b8d88ddf98ba815442b</guid><category><![CDATA[A New Lens: Mental Health Blog]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:28:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aaebca_a9e9bffc27a0485ba05d88bf38386452~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>April Turner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridging Gaps and Building Connections: The Story of River Sage Revival]]></title><description><![CDATA[deeply tied to this area... envisioned something extraordinary, a revival, not just of services, but of connection &#38; mental health access]]></description><link>https://www.rsrca.org/post/bridging-gaps-and-building-connections-the-story-of-river-sage-revival</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67525a55459d85009f5da20e</guid><category><![CDATA[Community Updates]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 02:10:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aaebca_3b39bb3cb3be4779b4416ca34f9c263d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sage River Revival Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My River Sage Revival ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve spent much of my life trying to survive—and then learning what it means to live. As a former foster youth/ward of the state, I often...]]></description><link>https://www.rsrca.org/post/my-river-sage-revival</link><guid isPermaLink="false">675141e7ab84c2375836c00b</guid><category><![CDATA[Personal Stories]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:02:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aaebca_85d1496b48b14fc2aab7793cd87d654c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>April Turner</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>