John McKay joins SummitStone as our first Chief Culture Officer SummitStone is pleased to announce that John McKay has joined our team to serve as the first Chief Culture Officer for our organization. Over the last several years, SummitStone has been working to enhance our equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts, and it became apparent that […]
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Introducing our newest Board member, Heather Buoniconti SummitStone Health Partners is pleased to welcome the newest member of our Board of Directors, Heather Buoniconti. Heather is the Chief Development Officer for the Food Bank for Larimer County, a position she’s held since 2005. Prior to joining the Food Bank, Heather served as the Executive/Development Director […]
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Larimer County’s Colorado Spirit program draws to a close March 21 FORT COLLINS, Colo. — The Colorado Spirit initiative, in partnership with SummitStone Health Partners, will conclude the free COVID-19 emotional support program in Larimer County effective March 21. The Colorado Spirit Program was overseen by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) […]
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Partnerships drive our mission I would like to share with you some of the initiatives we at SummitStone are taking to further our work as leaders in behavioral healthcare. Here are just a few of these partnerships we are very proud of: SummitStone’s Larimer County Co-Responder team receives accolades On Jan. 24, the Larimer County […]
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Care provided by Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) saves $2.9 billion annually The Colorado Health Institute (CHI) recently released a report on the financial impact produced by our state’s 17 Community Mental Health Centers (CMCHs), which outlines the benefits our organizations provide to more than 200,000 Coloradoans through direct services. The costs/benefits analysis shows that […]
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Priorities and Mindfulness Can Help Us Thrive During the Holiday Season “As we enter another holiday season, it is not uncommon to feel a mix of joy and dread. Along with the usual stresses that tend to come with the holidays, we are still navigating the ever-changing dos and don’ts of COVID. So, with all […]
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$2.9M SAMHSA grant awarded to SummitStone I am so pleased to announce that SummitStone was recently awarded a $2.9 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This grant provides funding for the Bridge Services projects we are working on for Enhanced Medication Assisted Treatment (eMAT), Enhanced Intensive Outpatient (eIOP) treatment, […]
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SummitStone’s newest Board member, Nate Budd As SummitStone continues to grow our services and reach, it is inspiring to know that community members have a vested interest in helping us further our mission. One way to do that is to join our Board of Directors as a volunteer. I am so pleased to introduce you […]
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Honoring our Behavioral Healthcare Heroes As we collectively weather the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing stands strong, and that is the resiliency of the Behavioral Healthcare Heroes among us. Donations will support our front-line staff and the programs they continue to provide in-person for our clients with the highest needs. In order to […]
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Suicide Prevention and Awareness Suicide is a response to despair that cannot be undone. In 2019, it claimed lives at the rate of nearly two and a half times more than homicide. With the struggles and stressors we are facing in light of the global pandemic – children, parents, first responders, teachers, healthcare workers – […]
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