Dr. Vail Hour
The Dr. Vail Hour Podcast presented by Vail Communities features diverse conversations about mental health and what we can do to break the stigma that surrounds it. You can expect various guests from our community, staff, and supporters while focusing on different mental health topics. You will also hear stories of impact from those individuals that we serve at Vail. Pull up a chair and join us in coversation.
Episodes

Monday Apr 06, 2026
Monday Apr 06, 2026
Juli Stangler sits down with Paul De Cordova, Education Manager for St. Paul's History Theatre, to discuss History Theatre's long-standing relationship with Vail and what their collaboration with Vail's Clubhouses means. Paul also shares behind the scene details regarding this year's collaboration "Still We Rise" on April 23rd. This free event highlights all 3 of Vail's Clubhouses and talented Clubhouse Members. Tune in to listen today!

Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Join us as Vail's President and Executive Director, Ashley Trepp, sits down with Marcus Schmit, Executive Director of NAMI MN, and Michelle, Hopkins Clubhouse Member. to discuss the importance of mental illness advocacy, and how you can share your voice at Mental Health Day on the Hill, March 26th!

Monday Feb 23, 2026
Monday Feb 23, 2026
Join us for this roundtable discussion with Executive Director and President, Ashley Trepp, Tyler Keyes- Senior Director of Housing, Health Equity, and Innovation, Chad Bolstrom- Senior Director of Clubhouse Programs and Public Policy, and Kris Hennelly- Senior Director of Clinical Services and Integrated Partnerships.

Monday Jan 26, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
Join us for this very special first episode of 2026, as we sit down and have a meet and greet with Vail Communities new Executive Director and President, Ashley Trepp!

Friday Dec 19, 2025
Friday Dec 19, 2025
Join us in our final episode for 2025 as we chat with Cheryl Collins. Cheryl shares her insight of being interim Executive Director for Vail Communities from July 2025-November 2025, and what she values most about Vail Communities. You don't want to miss this one!

Monday Nov 17, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Juli Stangler, Senior Director of Development and Marketing, sits down with Samantha Sands, Hopkins Clubhouse Program Manager, to discuss the uniqueness of the Clubhouse Support Program, how decisions in 2025 have affected Clubhouse Members, and how the joy and resilience of Members and Staff enable Vail Communities Clubhouses to succeed.

Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Karina speaks with Sophia Smith, Senior Manager of Health Equity & Innovation

Thursday Aug 21, 2025

Tuesday Jun 24, 2025

Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Karina Forrest Perkins speaks with Alicia, Vail Communities Mental Health Manager





