Community partners team up to assess suicide risk in our schools
ON AND BEYOND: Community partners team up to assess suicide risk in our schools So many of us have had feelings of sadness and despair, but even with that experience…
Co-response model is helping the community at-large
A look at how Montrose’s co-response model is helping the community at-large In Montrose, the co-response model involving local law enforcement and mental health professionals is having an impact. “Throughout…
Donation puts CMH over the top for courtyard improvement
Donation puts Center for Mental Health over the top for courtyard improvement The Center for Mental Health is a step closer to being able to complete an outdoor courtyard at…
CMH Receives Generous Donation to Complete Outdoor Courtyard
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Jackie Brown-Griggs 303-300-2255 The Center for Mental Health Receives Generous Donation from QHR Health to Complete Planned Crisis Walk-In Center Outdoor Courtyard January 20, 2021 —…
Mental Health Needs Surge Depression, substance abuse on the rise If there’s any indicator as to the emotional toll the pandemic has taken, it’s the increased demand for mental health…
Center for Mental Health launches mobile crisis service The Center for Mental Health's walk-in crisis clinic at 300 N. Cascade Ave. The center recently launched a mobile response program for…
Expert: Be alert for risks of 'gray area' drinking Isolation and stress exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic are also fueling a sneaky risk — “gray area drinking.” Gray area drinking…
Advocates work to combat suicide as Center for Mental Health's walk-in clinic hits first-year mark Rana Shaner shares her story of survival in hopes of saving others — her way,…
Co-responder partnership between police and mental health professionals
Co-responder partnership between police and mental health professionals proves a boon to community; grant buys specially equipped vehicle In August, her first month as the mental health co-responder assisting law…
Wrapping Up Mental Health Awareness Month This May we have been celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month in some new ways – most of them virtual. As we close out this…
The Center for Mental Health offers a number of services to help community members find ways to cope with COVID-19 stressors. Lisa Young/Delta County IndependentMental Health Awareness month has been…
CMH Expands Services and Moves to New Naturita Location
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Kateylyn Metcalf 970.252.3218 The Center for Mental Health Expands Services and Moves to New Naturita Location Naturita, Colorado – May 18, 2020 – The Center for…
Viral emergency changes funeral practices Saying goodbye is an important step in grieving, but the COVID-19 emergency has put traditional funerals on hold, which can affect the grieving process. The…
JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJkaXZpZGVyJTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGZGl2JTNFRoberta Marquette can be contacted at 970-641-1414 or at roberta@gunnisontimes.com. Gunnison Country Times | April 16, 2020 Print or download article Back to Press Room
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Jackie Brown-Griggs 303-300-2255 Montrose, Colorado – March 31, 2020 – The Center for Mental Health (The Center) in Montrose, Colorado is reinforcing its message to the…
Entities win grants to ramp up addiction treatment
Enhanced levels of substance use treatment are in the pipeline for Montrose, which experts hope will lead to lower addiction rates. The Center for Mental Health and River Valley Family…
Coping with COVID-19 Mental health services available for patients, community Scientists and mental health professionals generally agree: social isolation can trigger or exacerbate mental health problems. The American Psychological Association…
Moving appointments to video or phone As even the most unfazed of citizens have recently found themselves hoarding toilet paper or at least stocking up on food supplies, perusing news…
CMH Visits State Capitol for CBHC Annual Lobby Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Jackie Brown-Griggs 303-300-2255 Montrose, Colorado – January 15, 2020 – The Center for Mental Health will be at the State Capitol building on Wednesday, January 15,…
“There was no guilt, no shame, and that’s how mental health should be treated” “We live in paradise. How could anyone feel depressed here?” It’s a difficult and extremely personal…
CMH Helping Combat Depression and Anxiety Over The Holidays
The Center for Mental Health Committed to Helping Our Communities Combat Depression and Anxiety Over the Holidays FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Jackie Brown-Griggs 303-300-2255 Montrose, Colorado — December 17, 2019…
KJCT8 News: Montrose Crisis Walk-In Center Open for a Month
It's been a little over a month since the mental health Crisis Walk-In Center in Montrose opened its doors. Since it opened on September 16th, staff there say they've seen…
The Center for Mental Health Committed to Curbing Suicide on Western Slope
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Jackie Brown-Griggs 303-300-2255 Montrose, Colorado — October 9, 2019 — As September’s Suicide Prevention Awareness month is behind us and we head into the holiday season,…
This edition of Local Motion focuses on mental health. Many Western Slope residents struggle with depression, anxiety, substance abuse and even thoughts of suicide. The Surgeon General of the U.S.…
KJCT8 News: Mental health crisis walk-in center open in Montrose
September 17, 2019 — After Rocky Mountain Health Plans took over the contract for crisis services statewide, with that came the closure of the 24 hour walk-in center at Mind…
CMH Announces Opening of Crisis Walk-In Center this Spring
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Jackie Brown-Griggs 303-300-2255 Montrose, Colorado — March 29, 2019 — This spring, The Center for Mental Health (The Center or CMH) will open a state-of-the-art Crisis…
CMH Completes the Final Stage in Offering Comprehensive Mental Health in Montrose
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Jackie Brown-Griggs 303-300-2255 Montrose, Colorado — September 16, 2019 — The Center for Mental Health will open its state-of-the-art Crisis Walk-In Center (CWC) to the public…
Community orgs partner for school threat assessment
September 13, 2019 — If addressing potential threats in schools seems daunting, there is now a standardized process for threat assessment that takes a community-oriented approach to helping students. The…
Media Coverage: Trek For Life to aid those who can’t afford mental health treatment
Making care available to all September 12, 2019 — Out of tragedy, a passion for helping others often is born. Such is the case for the suicide prevention efforts of…
The Center for Mental Health Expands to New Telluride Location
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Jackie Brown-Griggs 303-300-2255 Telluride, Colorado — August 29, 2019 — Due to increasing behavioral healthcare needs in the Telluride community, The Center for Mental Health (CMH)…
