Community-led program asks what can be done for local youths struggling UP for Students seeks to use programs already in place for La Plata County youths November 7, 2022
New funding allows for free behavioral health counseling in Silverton community member is eligible for services at no cost, thanks to a federal grant November 1, 2022
Durango Fire awaits new ambulance for mental health-related transports will purchase vehicle using $275,000 from La Plata County’s ARPA funding October 11, 2022
Colorado’s outdoors offers a kind of therapy, but it’s not a magic pill Nature’s therapy – ‘Vitamin N’ – helps improve mental and physical health August 12, 2022
Whistleblowers say they falsified patient records at Western Slope mental health center regulators have overlooked what former Mind Springs workers describe as a long pattern of fraud May 16, 2022
Do farmers and ranchers take stock of mental health? Or is it ‘men don’t cry’? Drought, disease and economic pressure take a toll on La Plata County agriculturalists May 16, 2022
100 bills debated at the Colorado Legislature this year that you should know about Roughly 650 pieces of legislation were introduced this year at the Capitol May 12, 2022
Colorado’s controversial public guardianship program scrutinized in legislative budget battle Lawmakers are concerned about deaths of 14 wards in two years and a lack of oversight April 6, 2022
Colorado may be the next state to decriminalize ‘magic’ mushrooms research shows the therapeutic potential of psilocybin, LSD and other psychedelics February 25, 2022
Polis backs crime-prevention package amid scrutiny from Republicans, some police groups safety plan includes more than $113 million in funding February 10, 2022
Affordable housing, behavioral health and economic recovery targeted for federal spending Colorado task forces release final plans for distributing American Rescue Plan Act money January 31, 2022
Once heralded as heroes, Four Corners health care workers now feel drained chief medical officer says it’s difficult to see people spurn preventive measures January 3, 2022
Dry January offers a gateway to better health energy, better sleep, weight loss among benefits of a month of sobriety December 30, 2021
Statewide youth mental health crisis affects Montezuma County organizations urge Gov. Polis to allocate $150 million for youth mental health November 17, 2021
Colorado’s top lawyer focuses on youth behavioral health during Durango visit Weiser says early intervention can reduce crime, prevent tragic outcomes October 7, 2021
Montezuma County approves community intervention program program would respond to mental health, substance abuse and non-criminal crisis situations September 30, 2021
Man stabs himself in neck while in Animas River 26-year-old in critical but stable condition at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood July 25, 2021
Community Intervention Program pitched to Montezuma County, towns Program would send mental health worker and EMT to non-criminal emergency calls July 17, 2021
Mental health issues prevalent even with state reopening Pandemic to blame for increased depression and anxiety, medical professional says July 3, 2021
Physicians share tips for identifying mental health issues in children Pandemic hit those already suffering from stressors especially hard May 14, 2021
Sheriff’s deputy to dedicate time, resources to behavioral health responded to 325 crisis intervention calls in three years December 12, 2020
Support group launches for suicide attempt survivors in La Plata County Program aims to promote safe, positive connections October 18, 2020
Local Native American poet talks trauma on national podcast ‘You are the answers to our ancestors’ prayers’ June 27, 2020
