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Social Determinants of Health Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks. SDOH … Continue reading

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5 Common Barriers to Seeking Therapy, and How to Combat Them

KEY POINTS: Many people suffering from mental health symptomatology hesitate or decline to reach out for help. If money is a barrier to therapy, universities and local mental health clinics may offer more affordable care. Sometimes when people have been … Continue reading

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Highlight of the Week: Colorado Pet Pantry

This week we wanted to take a moment and highlight a resource for our furry four legged friends. A brief history: The Colorado Pet Pantry pet food bank tested the waters in 2013 with a bi-monthly pet food bank at … Continue reading

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HIV/AIDS Awareness Month December 2023

While World AIDS Day is recognized December 1st, the month of December is a time to raise awareness and reflect on the impact that this epidemic has had on our communities and the world. The Joint United Nations Programme on … Continue reading

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Highlight of the Week: Harvest of Hope Food Pantry

Open since 2012, Harvest of Hope is Boulder’s only food pantry that serves everyone who comes through their door. Their aim: “to provide a shopping experience that allows everyone to leave with a daily amount of supplemental food to fill … Continue reading

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Starting Therapy

Everything might feel different currently due to the pandemic we are all living in. Our normal experiences may be heightened or possibly feel dull compared to what they used to be. Relationships might feel more difficult or certain ones could … Continue reading

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This Week’s Spotlight: EFAA

Who/what is EFAA? EFAA is the Emergency Family Assistance Association, Boulder’s own family resource center. What is a family resource center? A family resource center serves as an access point for services tailored to the needs of the communities they … Continue reading

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What is the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation?

“The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) assists people with disabilities to succeed at work and live independently. We believe that anyone with a disability who wants to work, can work, regardless of the type or severity of their disability. We … Continue reading

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What is harm reduction?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) “Harm reduction is a practical and transformative approach that incorporates community-driven public health strategies — including prevention, risk reduction, and health promotion — to empower people who use drugs … Continue reading

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National Suicide Prevention

Mental Health and Suicide “Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be … Continue reading

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