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Logan Coffee Shop Owner Leads Men’s Mental Health Initiative
6/29/2026, 10:56:31 AM
Breaking the Silence: Cache Coffee’s Mission to Support Men’s Mental Health
Owner Jamie Buttars of Cache Coffee in Logan, Utah, has turned his café into a community hub that combats men’s mental-health stigma. The shop hosts veteran game nights, displays military memorabilia, and provides temporary firearm storage for individuals in crisis, a program born after a friend’s suicide.
Context: Men’s Mental Health Challenges Nationwide
June is Men’s Mental Health Month. National data show men die by suicide at roughly four times the female rate, while under half of men with mental illness receive treatment. Warning signs include overworking, substance use, irritability, sleep changes, withdrawal, and risk-taking.
Key Players: Jamie Buttars, Dr. Eric Monson, and Veteran Voices
Jamie Buttars, a former service member, draws on his own therapy experience to lead the café’s outreach. Dr. Eric Monson, a psychiatrist and suicide researcher at the University of Utah, provides clinical insight. Marine Corps veteran Patrick Schoppet credits the program for helping him process emotions.
Data & Statistics: Suicide Risk and Safe Storage
Official Statements & Responses
Dr. Monson stresses that early, consistent conversation is vital for suicide prevention, noting that “escape behaviors” often precede crises. The Huntsman Mental Health Institute offers 24/7 crisis lines, counseling, inpatient care, and substance-use programs. LiveOnUtah provides statewide resources for faith groups, LGBTQ+ communities, employers, and firearm-suicide prevention, while the SafeUT Frontline app and Utah Warm Line deliver free counseling for first responders and the public. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline also provides 24/7 counseling statewide.
On-the-Ground Perspectives
Veteran Patrick Schoppet says leaving the military left him “very lost,” but therapy and Cache Coffee’s supportive environment helped him “become human again” and recognize his emotions. Buttars notes patrons often seek a listening ear, and safe-storage reduces immediate risk.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Therapy changed my life,” — Jamie Buttars, Owner, Cache Coffee
- “These are 44 gun safes, and they're almost full,” — Jamie Buttars
- “Men often really struggle to engage with mental health care and recognize when they're not doing well,” — Dr. Eric Monson, Psychiatrist, University of Utah
- “I've been able to become human again, and recognize my emotions and process them,” — Patrick Schoppet, Marine Corps veteran
What’s Next: Ongoing Efforts and Resources
Cache Coffee will continue its veteran game nights and firearm-storage service throughout Men’s Mental Health Month and beyond. Community partners encourage men to utilize the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, SafeUT Frontline, and Utah Warm Line for immediate support. The initiative aims to expand safe-storage capacity and broaden outreach to additional at-risk populations in Logan and surrounding areas.
