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BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Color) Mental Health Awareness Month is all about supporting the unique mental and emotional health needs of #BIPOC individuals and communities, especially in the context of past and present forms of oppression and social injustice. What can you do TODAY to recognize #BIPOCMentalHealthAwarenessMonth? 👞 GET LOCAL ◾ The BIPOC Alliance serves Larimer County https://lnkd.in/gYyW5Xzx 🧠 LEARN ◾ BIPOC Mental Health | Mental Health America https://lnkd.in/g-pXVTrr ◾ Navigating Stigma | The Trevor Project https://lnkd.in/g99RYNjR... ◾ State of Mental Health for Youth & Young Adults of Color 2022 | AAKOMA https://lnkd.in/gzY6kvcD 🗯 TALK ◾ BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective) https://lnkd.in/gxWCjvYj ◾ Silence the Shame https://lnkd.in/e4KpwMCr

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Congrats to District Attorney - Eighth Judicial District - Colorado, a recipient of the Visionary Award recognizing innovative work in addressing competency in the state of Colorado. The award was given to two judicial districts to recognize their work in developing the first competency dockets in Colorado. In Larimer County, SummitStone is part of a competency services team and works with defendants in the 8th Judicial District Competency Docket. #TeamworkMatters #raisingthebar

I am happy to partner with Laurie Klith with The Center for Family Outreach to provide a free educational event for parents and caregivers to gain the knowledge to support their youth’s development! 🗓️Saturday, August 3rd ⏰ 9:30a-1p 📍 Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Collins There will be several informational sessions with topics ranging from trauma informed care, navigating community resources, managing social media, and much more. With 20 community organizations present, attendees will be able to gather resources and feel fully supported as we head into the school year. 🧡📚 Don’t miss out! Embark Behavioral Health Courtney Dregalla Mandi K Rector, MS Annie Jaworska, MBA, LCPC, CADC Betty Vail, LPC Rachel Olsen, MAPP Wendy Lee Poudre School District Kelly Glick Tricia Van Horssen Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County Within Health Danny Shearer Imagine by Northpoint Claire Gishwiller, CTRS Usha Udupa Health District of Northern Larimer County SummitStone Health Partners Northern Colorado Health Sector Partnership Thompson School District ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 Weld RE-4 School District

SummitStone is thrilled the Labyrinth and Sacred Healing Garden project at All Saints Episcopal Church is complete! The Labyrinth is open to the community and encourages self-reflection. We recently presented to the congregation about Mental Health First Aid classes and learned about the project and its meaning to the members and community. One of the organizers said, “When you go in, you’re releasing all the stress of the world right now, and everything that is happening,” Amy Thoma said. “At the center, you receive whatever that means to you. Maybe it’s just peace of mind, a breath, or relaxing. And then, on the way out, you’re returning.” Read the full article and about the donor who sped up the project's completion from the Loveland Reporter Herald. #lovelandcolorado https://lnkd.in/gvfEd25v

TOMORROW! Question, persuade, refer (QPR), are three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just like CPR, #QPR is an emergency response to help someone in crisis. The QPR mission is to reduce #suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven #SuicidePrevention training. Taught in a clear, concise format, QPR training will help to identify warning signs of #suicide, how to get help for someone in crisis and how to apply QPR training with someone who may be suicidal. ▶ Virtual free class, Friday, July 19 from 10 a.m.-noon

Did you know Spirit Crossing Clubhouse helps adults in #mentalhealth #recovery secure employment along with many other services? Each year, we present all of our Clubhouse members with a certificate of accomplishment for achieving their employment and education goals! Please say congrats to 65 "graduates" who crushed it!

The Trevor Project provides lifesaving and life-affirming services to #LGBTQ young people. If you or someone you know could use tips on how to support #BIPOC LGBTQ young people, check out their full guide. #nationalbipocmentalhealth

Check out our latest edition of SummitNews! Read about how we team up with local law enforcement and emergency services to offer #behavioralhealth support right where it is needed by embedding #mentalhealth experts within critical response teams. Called co-responders, they work alongside police and emergency teams and in schools to handle behavioral health crises. While you’re there, sign up to receive our monthly e-newsletter. #coresponders #TeamWork https://lnkd.in/gbZmzMU5

This week's Youth Mental Health First Aid class is full, but we have more classes (even one for adults)! Visit our page on Mental Health First Aid Colorado for a complete calendar and to register. Free. Youth Mental Health First Aid is a groundbreaking prevention program. The course teaches participants the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges that are common among adolescents and young adults. YMHFA is implemented around the U.S. and the world. Research has shown that the training enhances behavioral health literacy, reduces stigma, increases knowledge of professional and self-help resources, increases participants' confidence helping in a crisis situation, and improves behavioral health of participants.