Mental Health First Aid
This is a first in a series for mental health classes and programs that will be held over the next year addressing mental health and suicide prevention. Classes focusing on seniors, youth or parents will also be included. This is a first one and is a general class good for community members and the employees of our town (this will be repeated)
for help registering call 303-578-8033
WHEN:
September 28, 9am - 4pm We will start promptly at 9am so please arrive at 8:45.
Lunch will be provided and there will be an hour break midway through.
WHERE:
Nederland Community Center
750 HWY 72 N, Nederland CO
COST: FREE
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Be prepared to support those around you by getting certified in Mental Health First Aid. Mental Health First Aid teaches the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, as well as how to provide someone with initial support until they are connected with appropriate professional help. In the course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies to help someone in both crisis and noncrisis situations, and where to turn for help. Materials and Workbook provided.
Human Services Fair
A mini Human Services Fair is held on the 4th Thursday of the month.
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Agencies and organizations who provide services and assistance to the Peak to Peak region are on hand to answer questions and help with applications and eligibility.
The next Human Services Fair will be September 26, at the Nederland Community Center, 10am - noon
Benifits in Action Assistance with accessing and filling out the state and county benefits applications
Boulder Community Health PILLAR Free assistance to BC residents with health care relating to chronic pain and/or opioid and other substance use disorders.
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Boulder County Area Agency on Aging Offering information on local resources, advocacy, assistance for caregivers, elder rights, LGBTQ+ outreach, long-term care ombudsman, medicare counseling, healthy aging, respite care and veterans services.
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Boulder County Aids Project BCAP can provide free safer sex supplies (condoms and lube) and health education. Additionally, BCAP can provide free, confidential testing for HIV, Hepatitis C, and STIs.
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Boulder County Eligibility Helping residents sign up for SNAP, Medicaid and other needs-based Boulder County assistance
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Boulder County Personal Finance Program Helping people achieve financial well-being. PFP can talk about organizing money, reducing debt, improving credit, affordable student loan repayment plans, buying homes, keeping homes, and reverse mortgages.
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Canyon Cares Serving area residents by providing short-term financial assistance to help care for the necessities and urgent needs of our neighbors.
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Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA) Offering financial assistance for critical necessities including deposits or rental/mortgage payments for housing, energy-based utility bill assistance, upcoming minor medical, dental or vision expenses, upcoming minor car repairs, ID cards or birth certificates, and hotel vouchers for short-term stays for families experiencing homelessness.
IDD Mill Levy Systems Navigator Resource navigation assistance for individuals with: Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD), Brain Injury (BI), or Autism (ASD) of all ages in Boulder County to access, engage, and secure local, state, and federal supports as well as other services to empower people to lead self-directed, meaningful, and healthy lives.
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Mental Health Partners Promoting Mental health services in the peak to peak region mainly assisting clients who receive Medicaid. Offering information on peer support, counseling, personal case management, etc.
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Veterans Community Project VCP serves anyone who served in the military, regardless of discharge status or length of service. If you need support and don’t know where to start, we’re here to help!
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WellMind Connection We are a team of experts on local resources and providers of behavioral health services. We are here to help to connect you to the care you need. We are dedicated to working with community members in the way that best fits their language, culture, or other needs and preferences.
Our Mission:
"The Peak to Peak Housing and Human Services Alliance is a gathering of representatives of human services organizations serving the Peak to Peak area of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, coming together to identify needs, expand and enhance services to the residents of the Peak to Peak community, and promote inter-agency communication."