Providing long-distance mental health support
By: Maureen Nerim-Atkins, Therapist Angela Ward, Case Manager Every day, families struggle to support loved ones living in a different city or state with a mental illness. Proper support can be the...
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Psychiatrist Rejoins Community Reach Center as Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Joseph Pastor (Thornton—Wednesday, November 11, 2015) Joseph Pastor, M.D., CCHP, psychiatrist and former Assistant Clinical Professor at the University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, has rejoined...
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The Link Between Diabetes and Depression: An Integrated Care Perspective
By: Karen Umemoto, LCSW, Integrated Care Manager Studies have demonstrated a link between diabetes and depression. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, people in the United States...
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5 Tips to Ease your Child’s Travel Stress
By: Carli Horner, Therapist, Early Childhood Services The holidays are meant to be enjoyed with friends and relatives. Many people take this time of year to connect with loved ones over an elaborate...
View ArticleCommunity Leaders Honored During Colorado Nonprofit Week
DENVER, COLO. (March 16, 2016) – Today, Colorado Nonprofit Association hosted its annual Awards Luncheon in downtown Denver. This special awards ceremony brought together community, nonprofit and...
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FREE Mental Health First Aid Classes in September
Someone is in crisis. You want to help. Learn how by becoming a certified Mental Health First Aider! Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based public health training. The MHFA Adult...
View ArticleCommunity Reach Center teams in mental health milestone
Mental Health First Aid Colorado (MHFACO) announced this month that more than 50,000 individuals have been certified in Mental Health First Aid in Colorado since it was introduced to the state in 2008....
View ArticleAsk A Therapist: How do I know when anxiety is concerning?
Dear Ask A Therapist, How can I tell when anxiety and panic attacks are at concerning levels? Dear reader, I can give you a quick view of what is good to know about anxiety and panic. Anxiety and panic...
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School-based health center to open at Brighton High this fall
(L-R): Bottom/front row: Kids First Health Clinic Manager Desiree Rivera and Kids First Health Care Dental Program Manager Anaiz Sotelo Second row: Brighton High parent Mireya Davila, Taylor Kohrs...
View ArticleFace the challenge to talk about suicide with your children
Childhood innocence can dissolve instantly or drop by drop. Learning about suicide is often one of those tough moments on the way to adulthood. And the pervasiveness of mass media with screens large...
View ArticleSt. Anthony North Health Campus receives philanthropic award at annual...
A total of 174 golfers participated in the 38th Annual Reach for the Green Golf Tournament Tuesday, Sept. 11, at The Todd Creek Golf Course in Thornton raising more than $54,000 to support integrated...
View ArticleAsk A Therapist: How to discuss suicide loss with children, family
Dear Ask A Therapist, We have a family member who ended her life by suicide. My children are old enough to be curious about this. How should I answer questions about why this happens and whether anyone...
View ArticleCommunity Reach Center assesses state Medicaid changes
While changes in state Medicaid structures provide complex challenges, Community Reach Center is focused on safety nets to ensure mental health consumers have the services they need. Community Reach...
View ArticleAsk A Therapist: How to avoid holiday blues
The holiday season for most of us is a joyous time of year full of celebrations and family, but for others it is a time filled with sadness, loneliness and anxiety. Some call it the holiday blues. Dear...
View ArticleNominations sought for Mary Ciancio Memorial Distinguished Service Award
Know an outstanding volunteer who strengthens our community? Community Reach Center is seeking nominations for the 2019 Mary Ciancio Memorial Distinguished Service Award. To submit a nomination please...
View ArticleEmpathy is needed enrichment
Dear Ask A Therapist, I would like a better understanding of empathy. How can I be more aware of what it is and how it works? Dear reader, What is empathy? Simply put, it is the ability to put...
View ArticleCenter for Withdrawal Management Services relocates to Westminster
Community Reach Center relocated withdrawal management services (detox) from Commerce City to 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster, in space adjacent to Community Reach Center’s Walk-in Crisis Center as of...
View ArticleAlengi, Hoffman honored for community leadership
Community Reach Center honored outstanding volunteership at the annual Mary Ciancio Memorial Distinguished Service Award Dinner April 15 at Stonebrook Manor Events Center in Thornton. Alengi garners...
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Learn how Hands of Hope Heals Adams County Sex Trafficking Victims May 13
When young Denver-area girls are victims of sex trafficking, they are often two to six years behind in school. If they escape their abusers, who helps them heal? Extended Hands of Hope is an Adams...
View ArticleCommunity Reach schedules 5K walk and run
Community Reach Center schedules 5K walk-run race on June 1 Reach for Recovery 5K on the Move for Mental Health Awareness Community Reach Center will sponsor its 1st Reach for Recovery 5K Run, Walk...
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