RAVI’S PROVIDER UPDATES
Dear Summit County Mental Health Professionals,
Happy April! We hope this message finds you well. Enclosed please find a slew of updates for your perusal. Please contact info@buildinghopesummit.org with any questions.
Monthly Community Wide Mental Health Navigation Zoom Mtgs
Dear community wide mental health partners,
Thanks to those who were able to join our monthly meeting on Wednesday, 3/20. This comprehensive meeting included providers, orgs, nonprofits and agencies all on one Zoom. We’re grateful to receive important updates from each participant which are accessible in the notes here. A recording of the meeting is also available here. To be included in the meeting invite for this going forward, please email kristen@buildinghopesummit.org
Quarterly Case Management Collaboration Meeting
Building Hope has started a quarterly meeting to discuss case management needs and share important resources for both comprehensive and niche care options available for clients both in the community and beyond. If you are interested in being included in this meeting, please email Wendy to be added to the invite.
Building Hope News
2023 Annual Report
We are looking for provider interest to be on our
“Critical Incident Stress Debriefing” outreach list
Building Hope is seeking to create a list of clinicians that we can outreach on short notice following a critical incident in our community to provide support to the group impacted by the incident. Please complete this form if you are interested in being on our list of CISD providers to outreach on short notice in the case of a critical incident.
Please complete this form to express interest: https://forms.gle/
Feel free to reach out to alyse@buildinghopesummit.org with any questions.
Apply for Funding to Run a Community Support Group!
Mental health providers that live in or serve Summit County may apply for support group funding through this form. The application is open year-round and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Support groups can be proposed for up to 12 group sessions at a time, with the option for holding more group sessions by re-applying. The same provider may propose/apply for funding for multiple different groups in one calendar year as well. Groups supported financially by Building Hope need to be open to the public of Summit County as well as free for them to participate in. If you have any questions, please email kristen@buildinghopesummit.org
Apply for a Mini-Grant for training/professional development courses!
Building Hope has funding available to help support our provider network in
Apply for Licensure Supervision and/or Stipends for your interns!
Building Hope has funding available to help cover the costs related to the attainment and completion of required supervision hours for our local provider network. Additionally, clinical agencies, group practices, or private clinicians taking interns can apply for funding to give monetary stipends and incentives to otherwise unpaid interns. To learn more and apply, click here. Email kristen@buildinghopesummit.org
Community Updates
If you find yourself in Breck from 4/7 – 4/11, treat yourself to a dinner at one of the participating restaurants as 5% of sales proceeds will go to Building Hope and FIRC!
Narcan Vending Machine
Megan Bean is part of a research team at the University of Colorado working on implementing a Narcan Vending machine in Summit County. We are hoping to get perspectives from people in the community on best locations to put the machine and why. Ideally, we want perspectives from people currently using drugs, since the goal of the vending machine is to reach people who may not yet be receiving Narcan.
We have not had great success with recruitment so far, and would greatly appreciate your help and/or you directing us to someone who you think may be able to help us with recruitment. Please email Meagan Bean with any questions or follow up.
Follow @youflourishapp on social media or sign up for our newsletter for updates and get ready to thrive with You:Flourish! ***Terms and conditions apply. No-cost access to You:Flourish will expire in April 2025.
Our next Community-Wide Navigation Zoom Meeting – Wed, 4/17/24 at 9am
Building Hope merged our larger, agency/organizational, mental health navigation meeting with our smaller monthly therapist/provider meeting. Each month will alternate between presentations from the community and individual updates. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, 4/17 at 9am. This month (April) will be dedicated to individual, organization and provider updates.
Click this link to add the meeting to your calendar, or if that doesn’t work feel free to email Ravi to be added. Alternatively, here is the Zoom link for your reference.
Provider Trainings & Workshops
HCPF Trainings
Medications for Addiction Treatment
The training will provide an overview of the biology of addiction and why medications are essential in treating substance use disorders. The training will also include a history of the use of medications for addiction treatment (MAT); the FDA-approved medications and the settings where each can be delivered; and how providers can deliver MAT directly and through partnerships.
Treatment Approaches for Pregnant Persons with Opioid Use Disorder
This training will provide an overview of how Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in pregnant persons presents significant risks to the health of the person and infant. The training will also include an overview of current National and Colorado state trends (as they are available) in OUD in pregnant persons as well as evidence-based treatment modalities for pregnant persons experiencing OUD. Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and nonpharmacological treatment options will be discussed, and participants will have opportunities to discuss through live activities and/or breakout discussions.
Co-Occurring Disorders
This training will provide a comprehensive overview of co-occurring mental health, substance use, and physical health disorders and the evidence for providing integrated and whole-person care. We will review best practices for screening and assessing and models of integrated care.
Provider Communication Toolkit
We have developed a communication toolkit to assist providers in sharing information about the Training & Technical Assistance program among your networks to help expand awareness and utilization of the program’s resources. The toolkit includes content and graphics for you to simply copy and paste into your communication channels including social media, e-newsletters, presentations, and more!
Access the toolkit
Now Available: 2024 May is Mental Health
The month of May is just around the corner. In preparation, MHA is excited to announce the release of our highly anticipated 2024 May is Mental Health Month toolkit!
This year’s theme for Mental Health Month is “
MHA’s FREE toolkit provides fact sheets, worksheets, sample communications materials, sample social media, and more to help individuals:
- Learn how modern life affects mental health with new resources to navigate our changing world.
- Act by building a coping toolbox to better manage stress, difficult emotions, and challenging situations.
- Advocate to improve mental health for themselves, their loved ones, and their community.
Since 1949, Mental Health America and our affiliates across the country have observed May as Mental Health
NES Clinic Community Webinar on May 1
My name is Mackenzi and I work with Dr. Randi Libbon at the University of Colorado, Non-Epileptic Seizure (NES) Clinic. We are always looking for therapists in the community to connect our patients with after they finish with our treatment.
I wanted to extend an invite for your providers to join our upcoming community provider education night, which will be conducted via Zoom. In this webinar, we will discuss some background on the NES diagnosis, provide treatment recommendations and allow time for community providers to ask questions.
If it is of interest, the webinar will take place on May 1st from 4:30-6:00PM MT. I have attached the registration link below, along with the flyer for the event. Please feel free to forward to any providers in your network who may be interested in attending.
https://us02web.zoom.us/
Kindly,
Mackenzi Moore, MPH (she/her/hers)
Non-Epileptic Seizure (NES) Clinic Program Coordinator
Department of Neurology
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Two Free Speak Up Reach Out Trainings
- Motivational Interviewing: April 11th, 9-12pm
- ASIST: April 30th-May 1st, 9-5pm
Register here: https://www.speakupreachout.
ADAA Recorded Webinars
Helping Your Child Face Their Fears and Worries Q&A
Featuring Rachel Busman, PsyD and Lynne Siqueland, PhD
How to Free Yourself from the Fear of Vomit & Reclaim Your Life
Featuring Ken Goodman, LCSW
Your College Mental Health Packing List: A Free Live Q&A In Partnership with Lumate Health
Featuring Sarah Olivo, PhD and Michael Detweiler, PhD
Partner News
Paragon BHC’s new community offerings
Community Stabilization Programming (CSP), Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), and Mobile Crisis Response are offered through Paragon BHC in Summit County.
- CSP offers tailored support to stabilize individuals recently discharged from acute care settings, incorporating interventions like the Rudd Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (B-CBT) approach.
- ACT provides ongoing, community-based support through multidisciplinary teams, ensuring personalized care and access to essential services.
- Mobile Crisis Response offers immediate assistance during acute mental health crises, bridging gaps in care and facilitating timely interventions.
Together, these approaches aim to promote recovery, stability, and community integration for individuals and families facing mental health challenges. Paragon can be reached through the state hotline 1-844-493-8255 and has an office number you can call to speak with Paragon staff at 720-610-2670.
TreeTop Child Advocacy Center on Sunday, Apr 28th
TreeTop Child Advocacy Center, in partnership with Elks Lodge #2561, is thrilled to invite you to a heartwarming community event that promises not just delightful a breakfast, but also the joy of supporting a noble cause here in our community.
Save the Date!
When: Sunday, April 28th, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM MDT
Where: Elks Lodge #2561
What’s Cooking?
Get ready to indulge in an all-you-can-eat breakfast featuring eggs, green chili, biscuits & gravy, sweet rolls, waffles or French toast, fruit, and our “famous” bacon.
More Than a Meal:
Beyond the feast, this gathering is a beacon of hope and support for the children and families aided by TreeTop. Our mission to support child victims of abuse through intervention, advocacy, and support services is significantly fueled by your participation and generosity.
Raffles & Rewards:
The event will also feature a raffle with incredible prizes. Every ticket sold moves us closer to our goal of providing essential services and support.
Your Presence Matters:
Your support at the breakfast fundraiser not only promises a delightful morning but also exemplifies the powerful impact of community collaboration in nurturing a safer, brighter future for our children.
Spring Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Retreat
May 30 – June 2, 2024
This retreat is for people who:
- Have made good progress in talk therapy, self-help or with traditional medications but still feel stuck in some areas
- Want to get to the root of their trauma, unhealthy patterns, or mental health symptoms
- Struggle to find healthy community or connections
- Feel that life on the surface is “good” but emotionally, something is missing
- Deep down they feel discontent, unfulfilled, depressed, or burnt out
Please see attached flyer or contact Hannah (hannahbuzzolpc@gmail.com) with questions!
Affordable Therapy with Jasa Stone
LBGTQ+ Therapy at JF Counseling
Mile High Behavioral Health Offerings
Men’s Biweekly Tuesday Meet @ Breck Library
Peer-led by Summit County locals, join this bi-monthly in-person meeting and discuss the challenges men face in our community and beyond.
Email dylan@buildinghopesummit.org for more information!
Let’s Talk about “That”: Virtual support for whatever is weighing on your mind. (Virtual)
The Invisible Crowd: Virtual support for local healthcare professionals and home health aides. (Virtual)
Stuck In A Rut! – Managing Life (Men’s Group): We are gonna talk about some manly stuff! (Edwards)
B*Tch & Stitch: A ‘busy project’ to keep your mind calm. (Gypsum)
Heads Up For Hope Support: Bringing our Valley’s Brain Injured and their Caregivers together! (CMC Edwards)
Culinary Hospitality Outreach Wellness: Wellness within the hospitality industry. (Vail)
BHA Seeks Feedback on Grievance Processes
The Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is working to revise its individual complaints/grievances submissions process to further promote transparency, improve customer experience, and utilize new and original methods to work with and on behalf of complainants. If you have feedback on current processes, please provide it via written comment through the anonymous BHA Grievance Stakeholder Feedback Form or by email submission to cdhs_bha_feedback@state.co.
You can also set up an individual or small group virtual office hour conference with BHA staff to discuss any feedback you may have for the grievance system. Please email us at the address listed above or call us at 720-877-2172.
Job Opportunities
Peak Health Alliance is hiring for a Member and Provider Liaison:
Click here for application details.
Summit Chamber of Commerce is hiring for an Administrative and Membership Coordinator
The Summit County Colorado Chamber of Commerce is seeking a dynamic, highly organized, and self-motivated individual to join our team as an Administrative and Membership Coordinator. This role plays a pivotal part in supporting the Chamber’;s mission by efficiently managing administrative tasks and actively engaging with our diverse membership base. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, member-focused, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate a proactive and self-motivated approach.
Interested applicants are asked to send a cover letter and resume to Summit Chamber Executive Director Cheri Ryan at cheri@summitchamber.org.
FIRC is hiring:
Last Word!
Please join our Summit County Provider Facebook page and please take our provider survey so we can continue to support our provider community.
If you would like to be added to the provider directory on Building Hope’s website or make updates to your existing profile, please fill out this form. For simple updates to your availability status, please email Ravi. If applicable: please also remember to log in to your Mountain Strong profile and make edits there as well!
We hope to see you at one of our community events.
*Building Hope Summit County*
*PO Box 1771, Frisco, CO 80443*
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