Mental Health General

Breaking Down Stigmas and Stereotypes

Snowmass, Aspen Public Safety Officials Work to Better Address Mental Health within their Departments, Communities at Large

September 5, 2019mindsprings In the News Mental Health General

BY MADDIE VINCENT, ASPEN TIMES In an upstairs conference room in the Roaring Fork Fire Rescue station on Owl Creek Road, three public safety officials talked about what it takes to be hired on as a local police officer, firefighter or paramedic. Specific to Snowmass, the officials talked about having established roots within the local […]

A Peer’s Perspective: Recharging Your Emotions

September 5, 2019mindsprings Featured Articles Mental Health General Tools and Resources

You would be hard-pressed nowadays to find somewhere where technology hasn’t garnered a significant place in daily life. For some, the minimum necessity of a cell phone is the maximum venture into the technological age. For many others however, a larger arsenal of electronic essentials are featured on a regular basis. No matter how many […]

Mind Springs will Stay County’s Mental Health Crisis Response Service

August 29, 2019mindsprings Mental Health General

BY McKENNA HERFORD, SKY-HI NEWS Through a partnership with the county’s new state mental health contractor, Rocky Mountain Health Plans, mental health providers at Mind Springs Health will continue providing mobile crisis services in Grand County for the next five years. Mobile crisis services are available when a person is experiencing a mental health crisis […]

Longevity Discussion looks at Teen, Young Adult Pressures

August 26, 2019mindsprings In the News Mental Health General

BY JOHN STROUD, POST INDEPENDENT The Glenwood Springs Post Independent’s Longevity Project — Striking a Conversation: Mental Health for All Ages — continues Tuesday with a second micro-session, this time focusing issues facing teenagers and young adults. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. at the Glenwood Springs Library, in the second floor classroom. The event will […]

Opioid Deaths still an Issue as Providers Search for Answers

August 26, 2019mindsprings In the News Mental Health General

BY JOE VACCARELLI, GRAND JUNCTION SENTINEL Two years ago, Dr. Bill Hilty could count the opioid overdoses he’d see in a year on one hand. But as local hospitals, health care providers and dentists have reduced the number of opioids prescribed to patients, Hilty, the emergency department medical director for St. Mary’s Medical Center, now […]

Rural Health Network Fundraiser Honors Providers

August 16, 2019mindsprings In the News Mental Health General

In a county of over 15,000 people, Grand County’s health care providers are greatly outnumbered by their patients but still find ways to provide top-notch service and support the community. Local providers and health care workers were celebrated at the seventh annual Bulls, Boots and BBQ fundraiser for the Grand County Rural Health Network on […]

A Peer’s Perspective: Self Care Conversation

By Jill Davis

July 23, 2019mindsprings Featured Articles Mental Health General

A Peer’s Perspective: Self Care Conversation

Self-care has been a challenge for me and a number of people that I have spoken with over the years. While it’s an essential part of balancing both our physical and mental well-being, it is definitely one area that many put off or just don’t even attempt. I have heard (and used, truth be told) […]

A Peer’s Perspective: What’s In Your Toolkit?

By Jill Davis

July 9, 2019mindsprings Mental Health General

A Peer’s Perspective: What’s In Your Toolkit?

The ubiquitous commercial regarding carrying the correct credit card was the inspiration for this perspective. It speaks to being prepared and familiar with having the proper tool in your wallet so that there are no surprises when it comes time to use it. I’d like to offer this same concept when it comes to our […]

A Peer’s Perspective: The Importance of Positive Self-Talk

June 26, 2019mindsprings Mental Health General Tools and Resources

Life can be full of moments that leave you wondering why you made the choices you made. We are experts in second-guessing decisions and finding ourselves in a cycle of what-ifs. Each day is chock-full of decisions. Some are seemingly insignificant, like what color shirt should I wear or what goes better with pork roast? […]

Mind Springs Health Continues to be Dedicated to Serving the Community

June 24, 2019mindsprings Featured Articles Mental Health General

Mind Springs Health, the leading provider of mental health and addiction treatment on the western slope, remains committed to caring for our community with its continuum of outpatient and inpatient services as the State of Colorado changes its crisis services policies. With a new state-wide crisis system debuting July 1, 2019, Mind Springs Health will […]