RBC | The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognizes September as National Recovery Month, which celebrates the successes of those in recovery from mental health problems, including substance use disorders. The Health Partnership Serving Northwest Colorado supports the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health,[Read More…]
Tag: Mental Health
County’s suicide, overdose rates shockingly high
By Julie Drake RBC Director of Public Health RBC | I try to make my columns relevant with stories, observations, etc the people of Rio Blanco County can relate to. This week, no fluff. Just the facts. I will let this information tell the story. Suicide rates for Rio Blanco County:[Read More…]
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
RANGELY | Friday, June 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the CNCC Weiss Conference Room, 500 Kennedy Dr., in Rangely. Free, sponsored by Northwest Colorado Community Health Partnership. Youth Mental Health first aid is an evidence-based, public health training program that teaches participants the signs and symptoms of mental[Read More…]
County opts for new climbing rocks over water feature
RBC | Generations of kids have scrabbled up the giant rock on the courthouse lawn. In a few months the familiar boulder will be joined by three fiberglass cousins, ranging in size from 5 feet to 9 feet tall, designed specifically for climbing fun. Monday the board of county commissioners[Read More…]
1 in 4 RBC residents will need mental health care
RBC | Statistically, mental illness issues will hit home for all of us at some point. One in four Americans will suffer from some form of mental illness, whether it’s a bout with depression, an anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress syndrome or something else. Many mental illnesses are effectively treatable on[Read More…]
Mental health first aid training March 28
RANGELY | Mental health first aid training will be held Wednesday, March 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the CNCC Weiss Conference Room at 500 Kennedy Dr. in Rangely. Registration is required for this free class and space is limited. Mental health first aid is an evidence-based, public[Read More…]
Mental health first aid training March 28
Rangely | Mental health first aid training will be held Wednesday, March 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the CNCC Weiss Conference Room at 500 Kennedy Dr. in Rangely. Registration is required for this free class and space is limited. Mental health first aid is an evidence-based, public[Read More…]
Guest Column: Let the sunshine in: Recovering from postpartum depression
RBC | Imagine you’re at the gym and the guy next to you drops a 50 pound dumbbell on his foot You start to go for help when he grabs your arm and shrieks, “IT’S ALL RIGHT! I’M FINE! IT’S JUST A CHARACTER FLAW! MY FOOT IS JUST WEAK!” before[Read More…]
‘Climb Out of the Darkness’ event Saturday aids mental health
RANGELY I Climb Out of the Darkness®, the world’s largest event raising awareness of maternal mental health disorders, will hold a regional Climb in Rangely on Saturday.
National Alliance on mental illness meets
If you are someone who is dealing with a mental illness or you are a family member of an adult with mental illness then this group is for you.
Minding your mental health
Did you know? Mental illness affects one in five Americans? Nearly half of those affected do not seek treatment?
