RAVI’S PROVIDER UPDATES

Dear Summit County Mental Health Professionals,

Happy June! 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.

As June unfolds, we find ourselves amidst Pride Month, a time of celebration, reflection, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. This month offers us an invaluable opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive environment within mental health care.

Celebrate pride month at 10 Mile Pride in Breck!

The Pad in Silverthorne in also hosting a Charity Turnabout Drag Show

LBTAQIA+ Resources

• Mountain Pride

  Mountain Pride’s Mission is to continuously improve the lived experience of our LGBTQIA+ community. Mountain Pride’s work centers around four key pillars–education, community, advocacy & activism, and providing resources. Learn more about this organization and check out a list of Mountain Pride’s events by clicking here: https://mountainpride.org/event-calendar/

• Envision You: Behavioral Health Provider Training Program

  The Envision: You Behavioral Health Provider Training Program is a comprehensive initiative committed to elevating the delivery of high-quality, culturally relevant, and affirming behavioral health interventions specifically tailored for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Click here for more information: https://www.envision-you.org/lgbtq-behavioral-health-training

• Violet

  Rocky Mountain Health Plans is partnering with Violet to improve access to culturally responsive care for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC); people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Queer (LGBQ); and people who identify as Transgender and Gender Nonconforming (TGNC). Violet assesses provider cultural competence when delivering care to BIPOC, LGBQ and TGNC communities. RMHP providers get FREE access to Violet. Click here to sign up: https://www.joinviolet.com/partner/rocky-mountain-health-plans

Building Hope News

Monthly Community Wide Mental Health Navigation Zoom Meetings

Dear community wide mental health partners,

The next community wide mental health navigation meeting will be on Wednesday June 12th. This meeting will be our “round robin” style where we hear updates from different community partners and organizations. Please come prepared to share updates with the group.

To be included in the meeting invite for this going forward, please email kristen@buildinghopesummit.org.

Our June provider mixer is coming up on 6/20/24 at Highside Brewing in Frisco from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. We will be sharing organizational and community updates. Please come prepared to share updates. Food and drink will be provided! To RSVP, click here.

2024 Community Engagement & Behavioral Health Survey Results

Thank you to all of our partners who helped us get community member participation for this survey. Click HERE to read the full survey results

Scholarship Program Revised No-Show Policy

The Building Hope Scholarship Program will now only be paying for one no-show appointment instead of two. Please review with your clients the importance of showing up to their appointments and review your practice’s cancelation policies with them during your first appointment. If multiple appointments are missed, clients will no longer be eligible for free sessions covered by the scholarship program, and providers are able to bill clients directly for a second no-show.

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.

Third Party Billing

Building Hope has funding to assist local Summit County mental health providers in obtaining credentialing with insurance companies, enabling them to accept & bill insurance with our Billing and Credentialing program, thus making mental health treatment more accessible and affordable for individuals in our community. If you are interested in participating in the Insurance Incentive Program, please contact info@buildinghopesummit.org for more information.

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 with any questions.

Education Fund – Application now OPEN!

Building Hope has secured additional funding for the Behavioral Health Education Fund program for the remainder of 2024 for tuition assistance and we are able to restart accepting applications!

The Summit County BH Education Fund offers funding to help students interested in becoming a licensed behavioral health provider pay tuition costs from being enrolled in an accredited Undergraduate Degree program, Graduate Degree Program, or Certificate Program through educational awards ranging from $2,000-$10,000. Awards get paid directly to students’ institutions.

This opportunity is open to aspiring mental health professionals who live or work in Summit County and who currently work at a non-profit or mental health organization (i.e., admin staff, peers, therapists), with priority given to filling gaps in community mental health services (i.e. bilingual/bicultural providers, providers seeking training in needed specialties). Eligibility qualifications and requirements of the program include:

• A Resident or worker of Summit County
• Current employment/ internship at a non-profit or mental health organization
• Commitment to remain working as a mental health professional within Summit County for 2 yrs post-educational pathway completion
• Complete 2 progress check-ins with mentor per year
• Complete 1 written report per year
• Serve as a mentor for 1 year to a future applicants as needed

For more information about this program and to find a link to the application, please visit our website. We appreciate your help in spreading the word and sharing this opportunity with interested individuals.

Community Offerings & Updates

See below for happenings around the community. To view more events, check out our community calendar. If you would like to list an event on the calendar, please email dylan@buildinghopesummit.org

Become a Crime Victim Compensation (CVC) Program Provider – information below

Mountain Top Explorium – Therapy Space

Mountain Top Explorium is a small children’s museum in Breckenridge and is open to collaborating with therapists needing space for their sessions. They have many interactive exhibits and can support a variety of child therapy sessions (behavioral, play, PT, etc). To learn more  please contact Dave Miller. Dave@MountainTopBeck.org or call 970-406-1164

Paragon BHC’s 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.

Men’s Bi-monthly 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!

Peer Groups Offered by Speak Up Reach Out

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)

Provider Trainings & Workshops

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

Mile High Behavioral Health Offerings

Job Opportunities

 Mountain Pride
Regional Community Engagement Coordinator  

The Regional Community Resource Navigator is a contracted hourly position (15 hours a week) responsible for connecting LGBTQ+ community members with essential resources and support services while fostering a sense of inclusivity.

Resource Navigation (5 Hours)

• Engage with the LGBTQ+ community to understand their unique needs and challenges.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local organizations, businesses, and community leaders to enhance resource availability.
• Guide LGBTQ+ community members to relevant resources, including health services (including but not limited to Medicaid and other federal assistance programs), peer support groups, behavioral health services, and community assistance.
• Provide peer support to individuals facing challenges related to their LGBTQ+ identity & connect individuals with appropriate behavioral health resources and crisis intervention services.
• Stay up to date on local, regional, and national LGBTQ+ organizations and services to meet evolving needs in the community.

Community Outreach & Engagement (5 Hours)

• Creating & Facilitating 1-2 Community Events per month in the assigned region.
• Generate Marketing and Recruitment materials for regional based community events and initiatives.
• Oversee and/or participate in relevant outreach events in the assigned region.
• Attend community events as a representative of Mountain Pride to build awareness and relationships.
• Foster better community relationships and protective culture through educational and training opportunities delivered by Mountain Pride.

Administrative – Documentation, Data, and Reporting (2-4 Hours)

• Ensure that program milestones and goals are met and adhere to approved budgets.
• Complete various monthly reports and program plans
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and services provided.
• Conduct surveys and focus groups to explore and understand the diverse interests within the LGBTQ+ community.
• Operate programs with fiscal responsibility in accordance with the Board approved budget in addition to compliance with grant budgets and programmatic goals.
• Support Executive Director with administrative tasks including but not limited to;
• Accounting
• Grant Reporting
• Marketing Content

Fundraising (2 Hours)

• Fundraising is a shared responsibility amongst all team members to ensure the long term sustainability of our impact. Tasks may include:
• Cultivate relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and grant providers.
• Collaborate with the fundraising team to organize events, campaigns, and donor outreach efforts.
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to support LGBTQ+ community programs and initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits: Contracted hourly. Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour. Hourly Pay: $25 USD