“SummitStone Health Partners manages the local response team Colorado Spirit to offer free support to residents within Larimer County who are facing mental and emotional challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.”
The Colorado Spirit support line provides a safe, anonymous outlet for those who may be experiencing a number of emotions due to the effects of the pandemic. Trained counselors are here to talk to people of all ages who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, hopelessness, worry or even cabin-fever at levels they never have before. People may not be at the crisis level but are feeling like they need someone to talk to and help them work through this extremely difficult time.
“Colorado Spirit works to provide families, organizations, and businesses free support and information regarding effective coping strategies to deal with pandemic challenges through many tools. SummitStone offers free Colorado Spirit Social Hours held Mondays at 10 am and Thursdays at 2 pm for a group setting where they address common pandemic reactions such as isolation, self-care, stress, and even anxiety.”
Colorado Spirit, is funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with oversight by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and through close collaboration between SummitStone Health Partners and the Health District of Northern Larimer County.
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