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. Professional Bulletin Board resource information for the professional community RESOURCES FOR THE COMMUNITY 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. Professional Bulletin Board resource information for the professional community RESOURCES FOR THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR THE COMMUNITY 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. • • • • • 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