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Focusing on the pillars we don't typically see

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Focusing on the pillars we don't typically see

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• A representative from Area Law Enforcement
• A representative from K-12 Education
• A representative from the area Behavioral Health Agency
• Representatives from Medical Providers
• Representatives from non-profit organizations engaged in behavioral health or providing
services around behavioral health and crisis services
• Representatives from Government or Social Service Agencies
• A member of the public with lived experience involving mental illness or substance use
disorders
The Commission will continue to include these sectors

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Grace will send out timelines and feedback

RFP secured - Gaps & Need Analysis

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1. Attend Commission meetings as required. Commission members are discouraged from
sending alternates. If a member does send an alternate, he/she agrees to a) ensure the
alternative is up-to-date on all Commission activities; and b) is able to vote, as
applicable, on any decisions.
2. Represent the Commission and communicate with your community, constituency, or
agency regarding Commission activities and priorities.
3. Represent the views of your agency and/or your community/constituency at
Commission meetings.
4. The Commission members agree to engage in open and collaborative dialogue, with full
disclosure on all initiatives of their agency or organization, to ensure that we minimize
duplication of efforts, and work to increase BH resources in the region.
5. Members shall serve without compensation.

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Identify program components, priorities & initiatives of the Strategic Plan to be addressed in the upcoming year

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Identify program components, priorities & initiatives of the Strategic Plan to be addressed in the upcoming year

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(to be completed by August 31 of each year)
a. Commission members will determine process to adopt new priorities or to fund
new initiatives
b. Commission members will determine the mechanism for outside entities to
submit proposals for consideration and funding by the Commission.

3. Engage in community outreach to determine behavioral health needs using a variety of
methods including
a. Annual “Town Hall meetings” in Telluride and Norwood communities
b. Sponsor bi-annual Behavioral Health Summit for area providers, local officials,
and community members to discuss local issues, solutions, and
c. Bi-Annual Needs and Resource Assessment through on-line surveys, in person
interviews and community outreach efforts.

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-Medicated assistance

-Deaths by suicide from coroners

-ED visits

-Overdose rates

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AA has a community Thanksgiving open to all with a desire to stop drinking

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AA has a community Thanksgiving open to all with a desire to stop drinking

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More on substance use prevention, intervention and treatment. Library recently had The Foundry (inpatient substance use treatment center) present

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More on substance use prevention, intervention and treatment. Library recently had The Foundry (inpatient substance use treatment center) present

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Paragon remains available for 24/7 crisis support during the holidays

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Restaurant Association, Telski, AA, Faith-Based Communities, (Norwood, too!)

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-Is the SMBHF and the youth fund working as it should?

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Psychedelic Assisted Treatment. We have a few providers in the area. Nicole Moorman?

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Psychedelic Assisted Treatment. We have a few providers in the area. Nicole Moorman?

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Has free thanksgiving meals to go

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Ski Patrol has an awesome resilience model. 

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Ski Patrol has an awesome resilience model. 

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Providers navigating 3rd parties for insurance assistance

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Providers navigating 3rd parties for insurance assistance

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Cortez/Montezuma county first responder co-responder model

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Cortez/Montezuma county first responder co-responder model

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Youth Fund still accepting applications for 2024

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Youth Fund still accepting applications for 2024

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-Working with Paragon, Marshals, MV Police & Sheriff's

-Looking at Montezuma/Cortez

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Process for referral to TCHNetwork Navigator

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Process for referral to TCHNetwork Navigator