A founding department staff member, Jessica Plummer has stepped into the new role of deputy administrator for Larimer County Behavioral Health Services (BHS), which oversees the community's dedicated mental health and substance-use funds.The addition of this sixth position comes at a time when the department is expanding…
Investment of behavioral health tax dollars in Partners leads to positive outcomes for youthWhen you see the behavioral health sales tax on your Larimer County receipts, think of Kat and Shauna.Twenty-year-old Kat started with Partners as a skeptical middle schooler. She didn’t expect to find a lifelong friend in her…
Taxpayer-funded behavioral health services having positive impacts in Larimer CountyFor veteran Charles “Dick” Hall, relief came decades after his service to our country in the form of better sleep. From 1950-1954, Hall was part of an elite tactical unit known as a Navy fighter squadron. These are hubs for crews and…
The summer solstice season invites everyone to celebrate growth, be open to new possibilities, and trust the paths unfolding before us.As I practice this reflection in my own life, I am also mindful of its relevance to our Larimer County Behavioral Health Services team’s work. Our department and the greater Larimer…
A look at the organization’s multi-pronged investment in domestic violence victims, youth and staffInvesting in behavioral health isn’t just a moral imperative – it’s an economic one. At Crossroads Safehouse & Services, Larimer County tax dollars are doing more than funding youth prevention and domestic violence…
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." — Coretta Scott KingSpring reminds me that growth is rarely accidental. It requires the right conditions, steady cultivation, and – especially for communities – a shared sense of direction…
Larimer County youth build trust, lasting support with mentorsFor Jasper Bonifazi, 17, the support of CSU Campus Connections isn’t confined to a weeknight meet-up or a single campus building – it is a living, breathing safety net that’s there when he needs it. Although his journey is anchored by the intentional, face-to-…
The 2026 cycle opens May 12 and closes June 12. Check out what's new (and not) for 2026.The Impact Fund Grant Program is designed to invest behavioral health tax dollars in the form of annual grants to enrich community-based behavioral health services. We are grateful for and proud of the collective work of all…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Larimer County is coming together for connection, learning, and communityWhether you’re looking to gain new insights, find a supportive network, or discover the local organizations dedicated to well-being, this is your home base. We’ve curated a calendar of events* designed to…
Behavioral Health Services' 2025 Annual Report: Honoring our commitment to community well-being, Larimer County’s dedicated behavioral health taxLarimer County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) has officially released its 2025 Annual Report, providing a comprehensive look at the progress made in strengthening the local…
New position focused on recruitment, retention of Larimer County behavioral health professionals to meet community needsRuth Krug, LCSW, will join the Larimer County Behavioral Health Services Department on April 6, 2026, in the new and unique role of behavioral health workforce program manager.This position is needed at a…
Behavioral health tax-funded programs mean more children, teens can access careSimply put, the behavioral health services provided by Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County are a “God-send” for Cassandra Schmidt and her family.But nothing about life has been simple for the Loveland resident. After raising two…
Apply for up to $10,000 through The Synergy FundIf you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. - African proverb
Since the 20-year ballot measure passed in 2018, we’ve been transforming our behavioral health system — step by step — together.…
Introducing Nourish: You hold space for others. Let us hold space for you.Check out these upcoming opportunities for behavioral health providers to connect, nurture well-being, and enjoy facilitated spaces designed by your peers for you. All Nourish sessions are in the second-floor conference rooms at the Acute Care…
Investing behavioral health taxes in students’ development today builds resiliency, saves community moneyHope may have initially come to the Teen Activity Center 212 for the free snacks, but it’s community and connection that keep her coming back.The 15-year-old sits across from her mother, Amy, at a high-top table in…
Participants graduating at record rates; 93% remain in stable housing a year laterEditor's Note: The Denver Rescue Mission announced that Harvest Farm will close at the end of June 2026. The organization's new homeless resolution center in Fort Collins is expected to open Jan. 1, and will include recovery support services…
Yarrow Collective providing non-clinical alternatives for individuals unable, apprehensive to seek traditional careBrittani Moore was juggling single parenting, involvement with the criminal and child welfare systems, homelessness, and a cycle of addiction and sobriety. She described herself as a “menace” in Larimer County…
"As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way." - Mary Anne Radmacher
As the days grow shorter and winter settles in, it’s fitting to reflect on the light our community members shine on one another. Starting in 2026, we will begin expanding…
Nearly two years since Larimer County’s behavioral health facility opened to the community, Larimer County Commissioners on Tuesday approved an amended contract with SummitStone Health Partners to continue providing mental health and substance-use care services.Making contract amendments is to be expected throughout a…
The Conference Center at the Embassy Suites hotel in Loveland hummed with energy Tuesday as professionals from across the region and U.S. came together for the 2025 Rethinking Addiction and Recovery Conference. What started as one speaker in a room at the Lincoln Center in Fort Collins eight years ago has grown into a…
Declines in suicide rate in recent years attributed to community-wide collaborationNOTE: This Spotlight article appeared in the Oct. 28, 2025, edition of The Lamplighter, Larimer County Behavioral Health Services' newsletter.Not all superheroes wear capes.Take Traci Sandoval, for example. She uses her powers of self-…
Hearts & Horses’ program an investment in today’s youth, tomorrow’s community leadersNOTE: This Spotlight article appeared in the Oct. 28, 2025, edition of The Lamplighter, Larimer County Behavioral Health Services' newsletter.The sky on this October afternoon was overcast, but the mood inside the arenas in West…
“The shortest distance between two people is a story.” - Patti DighWhen our community passed the behavioral health sales tax, we made a promise: to invest in one another. This newsletter is part of keeping that promise. Every story shared reflects the people, organizations, and connections that make Larimer…
Gary A. Darling Award for those making positive strides with individuals involved with justice systemA new Colorado State University (CSU) program aims to increase access to behavioral health care for individuals re-entering the community after incarceration.The pilot program is housed within the CSU Psychological…
More than 100 people gathered Monday on the Larimer County Behavioral Health Services at Longview campus to celebrate an expansion of youth services that will be available at a new adolescent unit. Youth have been able to get urgent behavioral health care at the taxpayer-supported Acute Care facility since it…
