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Need help navigating these mental health resources?
Mental health navigation is a new and unique service that helps Summit County residents walk through the complex system of mental health care and gets people connected to the appropriate resource when they experience barriers to access. Use our self-service mental health navigation tool or connect with a mental health navigator to find the services that would be most beneficial for you.
Resources
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Mental Health Resources
LGBTQ+
Suicide
Substance Abuse
Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse
Parenting Books
Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood by Lisa Damour
Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image: Learning to Love Ourselves as We Are by Hillary L. McBride
Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous and Independent Children by Lynn Lyons and Reid Wilson
Talking With Kids About Violence
Support Groups
New Moms Support Group
A place for new moms to get support, share, connect and learn.
Every Wednesday 12pm to 1pm.
For moms with a baby (0-12 months)
Email Jane@grittherapy.com or 970-439-4714
For Parents of School Aged Children
Parent support group for parents of school aged children ages (4 to 8).
Conversations around mental health and well being, balance, challenges and fostering creativity
Email Jane@grittherapy.com or 970-439-4714
For Parents of Toddlers
Parent support group for parents of toddlers ages (1 to 4 years) moms and tots.
Every Tuesday from 12pm-1pm.
Email jane@grittherapy.com or 970-439-4714
Mamacitas: Spanish-Speaking Support Group for Moms
Every other month
Contact Nubia Sanchez 970-389-9786 nubias@summitfirc.org
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Support Groups
Please contact Advocates directly for details: info@summitadvocates.org
For Parents of High Need Tweens/Teen
If your tween or teen is struggling with any of the following, please reach out to learn more about how we can support you:
Suicidal ideation or suicide attempts
Self-harm or self-harm ideation
Hospitalization
Aggression
Disordered Eating
Defiance or truancy
School Issues
Substance abuse
Contact info@jfcsummit.com for details
Virtual Meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to 7:30 PM (Starting in November 2021)
Weely support from peers and a mental health professional.
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) Skills Group
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
– Evidence-based practice, proven effective in reducing emotional distress and suffering
– Helpful in treating personality, mood, and anxiety disorders
– Increases skillful decision-making and motivation, improves relationships, and creates more balance
– Core concepts: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness
For Middle School age Summit County students, male and female ⦁ Fridays 3:30 – 4:30 PM ⦁ Led by Megan Parocha, MSW, LSW, SSP • Location: Building Hope Summit County Office, 701 Granite St. #207, Frisco, CO 80443
Please Contact Megan Parocha at parmeg27@gmail.com to set up a free phone consultation.
Wild Youth Passages
A weekly experiential therapy group for teens (13-14) & (15-18) looking to build resiliency and improve their mental health. We will embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth.
Interested? Contact Kristen Greenwald, LCSW at kgreewaldlcsw@gmail.com for more information and an application packet.
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BUILDING HOPE CANNOT SUPPORT CRISIS CALLS. IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, PLEASE CALL 911 AND ASK FOR SMART TEAM ASSISTANCE. OR FOR NON-EMERGENT NEEDS CALL COLORADO CRISIS SERVICES AT 844-493-8255 OR Text “TALK” to 38255.
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Office: 701 Granite St #270, Frisco, CO 80443
Mail: PO Box 1771, Frisco, CO 80443
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