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If you think you have perinatal depression or anxiety, start by reaching out to a health care provider, this could be a doctor, doula, mental health counselor, or reach out to a network of support like family, friends, or a support group.
Resources available nationally for Pregnancy-Related Depression and Anxiety
There are a number of excellent resources designed specifically for women and their families. These resources can help you learn more about maternal depression and what support and treatment can look like for you.
Voces Jovenes y Fuertes (VJF) is a youth coalition operating in Larimer County. Our mission is to support the health and well-being of Hispanic and Latinx people in our community. We do this through education, advocacy and research.
Join our next meeting!
VJF meets every other Wednesday from 5:30pm to 7pm at TAC212 (212 West Mountain Ave, Fort Collins). Free dinner is provided at each meeting. Visit our Instagram for information on upcoming meetings.
Youth in Action (YIA) is a youth coalition operating in Estes Park. Our mission is to help improve the mental and physical health of Estes Valley youth by working with local nonprofits.
YIA awards grants to local nonprofits to fund youth-oriented projects. We host fundraising events throughout the year to raise money for these grants and partner with Give Next to research nonprofits, review applications, conduct interviews, and award funds.
Youth Action for Health (YAH) is a youth coalition operating in Larimer County. Our mission is to promote the health of Fort Collins youth.
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is reporting the first West Nile virus (WNV) death of a Larimer County resident this year. The Fort Collins adult passed away from neuroinvasive WNV.
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Back-to-School Immunization Clinics
LCDHE is offering low-or no-cost vaccines for children ages 4 and older and their families. Vaccine clinics will be held at locations across the community to provide:
- School-required vaccines
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- Flu
- COVID-19. Supplies are limited.
Note: There is currently a shortage of Tdap vaccine. We will not be able to offer Tdap at our vaccine clinic on 11/8 in Estes Park. Visit larimer.gov/back2school for details.
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is providing guidance due to the poor air quality from active wildfires in western Colorado. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued an air quality health advisory for the Front Range Urban Corridor, affecting everyone in Loveland, Fort Collins, and nearby locations. Health Officials are advising people in areas with visible smoke or odor to avoid outdoor exposure and reduce physical activity, both indoors and outdoors.
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The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is alerting residents that a rabid bat was recently found near the Equalizer Loop Trail in Loveland.
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