

JASON DESHAW
THERE'S ALWAYS HOPE
National Award-Winning
Speaker & Musician
Jason DeShaw Spreads Hope in Montana and Beyond
Jason DeShaw is a nationally recognized mental health speaker and singer-songwriter from Montana. An accomplished musician, Jason's career has taken him from small Montana towns to events around the world. Behind his success lies a deeply personal story of struggle—he came close to losing his life to mental illness and addiction. Today, he stands as a testament to the power of hope and recovery. His signature presentation, Serenity in the Storm, shares his journey of resilience, blending his life story with music to inspire others.
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Building Hope in Montana
30-Second Trailer
8-Minute Documentary Short Film
2026 TOUR DATES
January 24, 2026 - Private Performance - Ocala, Florida
March 8, 2026 - National Farmers Union Convention - New Orleans, LA
March 13, 2026 - The Union - Helena, MT
September 20, 2026 - NAMI Montana Walk - Helena, MT
REVIEWS
“This is a young man who has a powerful message and a truly unique medium to communicate that message with his original music, beautiful voice, and compelling lyrics. His musical story of bipolar disorder, hope and recovery is not easy-listening, it's profound-listening and courageous-telling.”
- Dr. Mark Komrad
Johns Hopkins Hospital, NAMI Psychiatrist of the Year
“Jason has an incredible musical gift that he combines with a powerful message of hope for personal recovery from mental illness and a broad victory over mental illness stigma.”
-Matt Kuntz
Executive Director, NAMI Montana
“Jason DeShaw’s presentation at our school was impactful and uplifting. His heartfelt stories, musical talent, and honest discussion about mental health resonated with both students and staff. He created a safe and encouraging atmosphere that left a lasting impression on our community”.
-Jeremy Carlson
Principal Billings West High School
"It was an emotional ride through his raw and brutally honest stories combined with sharing his songs that expertly highlighted his points”.
-Pat Hould
Sup.Ft. Benton Public Schools
"After playing to our student body, we had a flood of students come to the Counseling Center reaching out for help; they told us they wanted to change their situation & work on their depression.
They said that Jason gave them the strength to do this because of his message of hope."
-Scott Rapson
Counselor, Custer County High School
“I think part of the reason this succeeds is due to his openness about his own life and his willingness to express despair and hope. He presented himself as a real human. You could feel it”.
-Dr. David Perkins
Sup. Wolf Point
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