Leadville Education Night
February 5, 2020Free Peer-to-Peer Class
Happy New Year – Start New Year with Mental Health
On the evening of February 3rd, we will be offering education on Women and the Path to Recover from Women’s Recovery (Summit & Denver). See flyer for details. 2020-02-03_NAMI_HCC_EducationNight-Summit
Join us for an evening of education about women and overcoming substance use disorder. You will learn:
— Fundamentals of substance use disorder (signs of distress, diagnostic criteria)
— How gender-specific treatment for Read More
Out in the Community
Sitting at the table is Margie Gilmon one of our Board Members and 40 people visited the booth.
NAMI High Country had a booth October 27 for the 9 News Health Fair.
Read MoreSeptember is Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide prevention month.
Informational Resources
Know the Warning Signs and Risk Factors of Suicide
Crisis Resources
If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call 911 immediately. If you are in crisis or are experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255) If you’re uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can also text NAMI to 741-741 to be connected to a free, trained crisis counselor on Read More
Update: Mental Health On Capitol Hill
This summer, with the help of your advocacy, we defeated Congress’ efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. And just a few weeks ago, we fought back again against the dangerous Graham-Cassidy health reform bill.
Now, the White House has announced plans that would make significant changes to mental health coverage. Meanwhile, congressional leaders are working toward reauthorizing the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and have forged a tentative bipartisan agreement Read More