Substance use disorder is on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Prior to the pandemic, we were in an opioid crisis, and now we add all that uncertainty in our lives to it,” says Cassie Damato at SummitStone Health Partners. She also states that all the factors that contribute to increases in drug and alcohol […]
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“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 […]
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New exhibit at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery opens conversations around mental health disorders “A new exhibit at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery is shedding some much-needed light on mental illness, treatment options and the effects it has on individuals, families and our community. The “Mental Health: Mind Matters” exhibit opened in early October, offering […]
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August 31st is Overdose Awareness Day. Held on 31 August every year, the aim of IOAD is to raise awareness, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, remember those who have died or suffered permanent injury because of drug overdose and stimulate discussion about overdose prevention and drug policy. North America continues to experience the highest […]
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SummitStone’s Co-Responder program has been in Loveland since 2016 and has been a valuable resource for the Loveland Police Department to help build community trust and ease the strain on law enforcement. “As sweeping protests against police brutality in the wake of George Floyd’s death have led to a national conversation about policing, many communities […]
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Mental health heroes are here to help during stressful times. May has been designated Mental Health Awareness Month since 1949. This year it is even more important because it coincides with the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis. A recent poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation reported that 45% of adults in the United States feel […]
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SummitStone Health Partners Chief Clinical Officer Cyndi Dodds offers insight on behavioral health issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic in this podcast with KRFCfm. Tune in for more information about services available for everyone in the Larimer County community. If you or a loved one need help, we are here for you 24/7/365 by calling (970) […]
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Loveland hospitals buckling down, stocking up ahead of projected COVID-19 surge As the number of COVID-19 cases in Larimer County continues to rise, Loveland’s hospitals are working to ensure that they have enough supplies to weather the storm. Due to the pandemic, the U.S. has experienced a shortage of equipment such as masks and gloves, cleaning […]
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We are closely monitoring what our crisis services system looks like and how they’re making accommodations in this time of coronavirus,” said Camille Harding, the division director for the state’s community behavioral health department. “Staff expects calls and texts to increase after Coloradans have moved into living with school closures and stay-at-home orders, as well […]
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A mental health Co-responder can help respond to calls in which a mental or behavioral health issue is involved in hopes of helping funnel people to the resources they need instead of just sending them into the criminal justice system and continuing the cycle. SummitStone Health Partners Co-responder, Ryan Hale feels his background prepared him […]
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