Stories and Updates

Coordinadora de Entrenamientos en Salud MentalJennifer Quiñones  ¡Hola! Mi nombre es Jenn. Nací y crecí en Puerto Rico. Desde que era adolescente, deseaba vivir en Colorado. Comencé a viajar a...

Supporting Mental Health Providers Strengthens Us All  “Building Hope - you literally are the best. I don't know if I would be anywhere close to where I am, career wise if it were not for you and...

The Psychology of Fear: Why We Love Scary StoriesOctober is a month when shadows stretch longer, and the veil between imagination and reality feels thinner. Haunted houses echo with nervous...

*** Trigger Warning*** The following content includes suicide clues and warning signs, tips for having difficult conversations, and resources directly related to suicide.   Suicide Myths/Facts...

Get Involved with Your CommunityAt Building Hope, we believe that mental health is something we nurture together. The heart of our work comes alive when community members step forward to connect,...

Support Group Options in the Summit County Community"It has really helped me in a time of darkness and uncertainty. It has also given me my motivation back in taking care of myself."Life is...

Mental Health Scholarships are an asset to Summit County“So many of us want to do therapy but don’t because of the cost and the process seems so overwhelming. This program has been a lifesaver for...

Let’s Share Our Stories Around Mental Health“Sharing my story is important for those of us who go through trauma, tragic loss, frustrations, depression, or suicidal thoughts to find the hope and...

Strength in Community: We all Belong HereBelonging is a powerful human need, and when we feel truly seen, heard, and included, it strengthens us in profound ways. Summit County is full of natural...

7 Estrategias Para Afrontar el Regreso a Clases.Se acerca el tiempo del regreso a clases, y si eres padre alguna vez haz experimentado ansiedad por ser el primer dia de clases de tus hijos, o tal...

Shifting from Summer: Savoring What Remains, Preparing for What's AheadIn our high-elevation mountain towns, summer is a flash—fierce, beautiful, demanding, and brief. By the time we’ve truly...

Bridging Divides: Paradox in PatriotismAs we gather to celebrate Independence Day in Summit County, I find myself reflecting on what patriotism truly means. For some, it’s a deep sense of pride and...