April 27, 2015 - Connections - Health District of Northern Larimer

Professional Bulletin Board
resource information for
the professional
community
Remember to check out the 2015
May-June edition of the
Connections newsletter at:
http://connections.healthdistrict.org/
or visit www.healthinfosource.com for more information
regarding classes and events occurring in Fort Collins and
the surrounding areas.
RESOURCES FOR THE
COMMUNITY
Yoga for Anxiety Workshop
Learn to use yoga as a tool to manage the physical, psychological and emotional effects of chronic stress and anxiety.
We will work with gentle movement to relieve muscle tension, breathing exercises, restorative yoga, guided relaxation
techniques and aromatherapy to calm the nervous system.
All levels welcome. Class includes lecture, discussion and
practice.
Facilitated by: Jen Strating, Registered Yoga Teacher and
Biofeedback Therapist.
When: Saturday, May 16th from 1:00—4:00 p.m.
Where: Wholeness Center
2620 E. Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO
Cost: $50
Space is limited. Please register in advance by
calling (970) 221-1106.
To Post Information On-Line Please Email:
eleetham@healthdistrict.org
Last Updated: 4/27/2015
RESOURCES FOR THE
COMMUNITY
NAMIWalks 2015
Every journey begins with that first step! As NAMIWalks celebrates our 13th Anniversary in 2015, we
are proud to be the largest and most successful
mental health awareness and fundraising event in
America! Through NAMIWalks' public, active
display of support for people affected by mental
illness, we are changing how Americans view
persons with a mental illness. This is leading to
ensuring that help and hope are available for those
in need. Please join us as we improve lives and our
communities one step at a time!
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2015
Time: Check-in at 9:00am, Race at 10:00am
Location: Centennial Center Park
13050 E. Peakview Avenue
Centennial, CO 80112
Register: www.namiwalks.org
Can’t walk but would like to donate?
Contact NAMI Larimer County Board Member,
Patti Maqui-Hilker at (970) 545-0301 or visit the
website at www.namiwalks.org.
To learn more about NAMI, please visit their
website at www.nami.org.
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Mental Health Information Forums
for the Community
RESOURCES FOR THE
COMMUNITY
Community Crisis Clinic
Touchstone Health Partners has expanded their
24-hour crisis services. 24/7/365 walk-in and
The City of Fort Collins Human Relations
Commission, in partnership with the Poudre mobile crisis response are now available out of
their Oak Street office. Other crisis services are
River Library District, is hosting a series of
mental health forums in 2014-2015. Each ses- available through referral. In Summer, 2015,
sion is open to the public and will have an expert services will expand further as a facility at 1217
Riverside is being remodeled to host the Walk-In
panel to discuss a variety of topics relating to
mental health. The goal is to de-stigmatize men- services and new Crisis Stabilization services.
tal health and to inform lay members of the pub- Upon completion of the new building, crisis
services will be relocated to the new facility and
lic who do not have a background in mental
a short term residential unit will be available to
health issues but may be impacted by friends,
the community as well.
family members, or personal issues.
Upcoming forum:
Mental Health Issues Impacting Homelessness,
Joblessness, and Poverty
When: Tuesday, May 12, 2015
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Harmony Library Community
Room, 4616 S. Shields St., Fort Collins
Presenter: To be announced
If you have questions concerning the forums,
please contact Christy Doyon, MSW
at (970) 663-5450.
To Post Information On-Line Please Email:
eleetham@healthdistrict.org
Last Updated: 4/27/2015
If you or anybody you know feels they are in
crisis, please do not hesitate to call or walk in.
Walk-in and mobile services are free of charge.
To access crisis support services, call
970-494-4200 (Touchstone Health Partners) or
Rocky Mountain Crisis Partners at
1-844-493-TALK (8255). You can also walk into
Touchstone Health Partners at 525 W. Oak
Street, Fort Collins.
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Support Group
Thinking of Quitting Smoking??
This group is for adult survivors of childhood
sexual abuse. It is with the WINGS Foundation.
Meetings take place on Wednesdays from
11:00-1:00 at First United Methodist Church
at 533 Grant Ave Loveland, CO.
Think you’ve tried everything? Nothing has
worked? Afraid to try anything at all? The
Health District of Northern Larimer County
can help! Whether you smoke or use chew,
the Health District's Step Free from Tobacco
program can work for you. We have helped
hundreds of local smokers quit through our
straightforward approach.
For more information, please call
Annah Schnaitter at 970-222-1947.
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Free initial consultation
6—session program
Fee nicotine patches, gum and/or
lozenges.
Sliding fees based on income*
No pressure approach
*Some restrictions apply.
Call the Health District at (970) 224-5209
to talk with a trained Tobacco
Treatment Specialist.
To Post Information On-Line Please Email:
eleetham@healthdistrict.org
Last Updated: 4/27/2015