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Here you’ll find mentions of Mind Springs Health and West Springs Hospital in the media, as well as our latest news releases and announcements. Find news articles below, or check out all of our blog posts.
Now, more than ever, behavioral health services are in greater need, as is necessary funding to ensure all residents of Western Colorado have access to quality care. Mind Springs Health, the largest provider of behavioral health services on the Western Slope, is pleased to announce the launch of the Mind Springs Foundation, which serves as […]
By Dr. Meredith Smith & Dr. William Elsass The kids are now at home, demanding your attention and time while you are working from a home office. Perhaps you are not working at all at the moment due to a forced layoff or business closure. Or you could be working long hours as a caregiver, health […]
Mind Springs Health Clinical Operations Manager, Jackie Skramstad, has a thoughtful discussion with KDNK’s Amy Marsh. Hear the interview in its entirety. Sharon Raggio, President & CEO of Mind Springs Health recently joined forces with Shelly Spaulding, CEO of the Center for Mental Health in Montrose, for an interview with KVNF Radio. Listen to […]
By Dr. Meredith Smith & Dr. William Elsass It’s no secret that the daily dose of disturbing news and all the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic has left many of us feeling anxious, scared and stressed. In a recent poll conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, 45% of adults said the pandemic has harmed […]
From the March 30 Grand Junction Sentinel – by Joe Vaccarelli The House, an outreach organization that provides housing for homeless and at-risk teens, is taking its commitment to the cause to a higher level in 2020. The organization, run by Karis Inc., is in the process of building a new 34-unit apartment complex that […]
Mind Springs Health, the largest provider of mental health and addiction treatment in Western Colorado, is pleased to announce that Dr. William Elsass has joined the organization as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Elsass most recently served as the Behavioral Medical Director with UnitedHealth Group and brings a broad range of experience to Mind Springs Health, […]
Looking for a recent story you have seen about Mind Springs Health during the COVID-19 pandemic? Listed below are recent media articles/broadcasts featuring Mind Springs Health outpatient services or West Springs Hospital for in-patient psychiatric services. Vail Daily News: Mental hygiene and COVID-19: Mental Health Professionals Discuss Remedies that Can Go a Long Way Aspen […]
As health and government officials ask the public not to gather in groups larger than 10 people during the COVID-19 outbreak, several organizations dealing with mental health services have made adjustments, canceling group therapies. But mental health services are still widely available throughout the Grand Valley and the state of Colorado. Providers also have advice […]
Recent orders from Gov. Jared Polis have shut down bars and restaurants and ski mountains in Colorado, schools are closing and health officials are encouraging people to stay home as much as possible. Many Roaring Fork Valley residents may be feeling anxiety and stress during this time of COVID-19. Jackie Skramstad, who is the clinical operations manager at […]