Larimer County Behavioral Health Services

BHS is now accepting applications for the 2024 Impact Fund Grant Program! Designed to direct focus and funding to behavioral health across Larimer County, BHS will award $2.8M to organizations that aim to address the pressing needs of our community. Applications accepted from June 1 - June 30.
www.larimer.gov/behavioralhealth/impact-fund

Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common, and treatable. And recovery is possible. Take a free mental health test to learn more about your mental health:
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Just a friendly reminder 💦 Stay hydrated friends!

According to the National Council on Aging, “even mild dehydration – as little as 2% fluid loss – can affect memory, mood, concentration, and reaction time.” Getting adequate hydration throughout the day can balance all these areas and positively impact our brain performance.

Checking out the Longview Campus

Commissioners Kristin Stephens and Jody Shadduck-McNally were part of a tour today of the New Behavioral Health Services Longview Campus https://www.larimer.gov/behavioralhealth Colorado Attorney General Philip Weiser and Jamie Feldman, from the Colorado Attorney General’s Office.

Also present were Michael Allen, and Dr. Lesley Brooks with and staff https://www.summitstone.org/ and Larimer County Behavioral Health Services staff.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We'll be engaging in discussions about mental health and sharing ideas for building your coping toolbox.

Join us as we recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month. This month we will follow Mental Health America and LEARN how modern life affects mental health, ACT to build a coping toolbox, and ADVOCATE to improve mental health.

Pictured: Photo: Board of Larimer County Commissioners, Larimer County Behavioral Health Services staff, and SummitStone Health Partners staff.

The Museum of Discovery is hosting the Autism Resource Fair today until 4 pm. This family-friendly event is a great place to get info on community resources and have fun!

The 2023 Behavioral Health Services Annual Report is now available! The report provides an overview of the department, outcomes for the Impact Fund Grant Program, and highlights related to the opening of Acute Care. Check it out ✔️

https://www.larimer.gov/spotlights/2024/03/26/2023-bhs-annual-report-now-available

Congratulations Deputy Cheryl Jacobs with the Larimer County Sheriff's Office! She was named as a 2024 Women of the Year by USA Today. She serves on our Technical Advisory Committee and we are so proud of her contributions to community behavioral health.

Photo credit: The Coloradoan

It was a pleasure to meet some special visitors all the way from the District of Palm Beach Florida! They came to learn more about Acute Care and how the partnership between SummitStone Health Partners and Larimer County works to provide services to the community.

Check out the Year in Review article by Commissioner Shadduck-McNally. There were so many wonderful accomplishments in 2023 that we carry forward into 2024 to continue the important work.

Looking Back at Accomplishments, Forward in the New Year Happy New Year Larimer County! As we start the new year, we reflect on the past year while looking forward to the possibilities to come in 2024.

Are you an innovative leader motivated by a genuine passion for improving lives through behavioral health services? We're searching for a Behavioral Health Director to join our committed team and contribute to fostering positive change in our community.

Behavioral Health Director Are you an innovative leader motivated by a genuine passion for improving lives through behavioral health services? We're searching for a Behavioral Health Director to join our committed team and contribute to fostering positive change in our community.Our department is committed to delivering excep...