February is brimming with days of warmth and caring as the days wind into spring. With special days such as Valentine’s Day, Random Acts of Kindness Day, and Caregivers Day, we are gifted with countless opportunities to spread joy, express gratitude, and shower our friends, family and communities with affection. These moments remind us of the beauty of human connection and the power of kindness, making every day a chance to create lasting, positive memories.
Creative Minds, Healthy Minds
The Women’s Recovery Center and the Men’s Circle Program need art supplies for their programs!
Art is a powerful tool to help individuals manage and cope with various mental health challenges.
It is a type of therapy that combines the creative process with therapeutic techniques to help with:
- Emotional Expression and Regulation
- Stress Relief and Mindfulness
- Development of Coping Skills
- Enhancing Self-awareness
- Improved Problem-solving Skills
- Social Skills and Communication
Health Solutions West Foundation will take donations of paint, poster boards, magazines, markers, crayons, colored pencils, yarn, crochet hooks, beads and anything else that can be used to create. More examples include but are not limited to stamps & ink, tissue paper, colored paper, craft sticks, fabric, etc. Physical donations can be made by contacting lbrown@mindspringsfoundation.org or 970.683.7247.
We also accept cash donations to purchase items. Donations can be made via check mailed to PO Box 4554, Grand Junction, CO 81502 or donate here.
HEALTH SOLUTIONS WEST IN THE NEWS
It’s OK not to be OK. That’s why we’re here.
Have you seen the latest ad from Mind Springs Health that features our dedicated employees?
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY WITH KREX
Gretchen Kuchel, a residential program case manager at Health Solutions West discussed mental health in relationships with Noah Anderson, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Click here to see her interview.
Yampa Valley Resources
The Health Partnership has created yampavalleyresources.org for a listing of local health and wellness resources throughout Routt, Moffat and Rio Blanco counties.
Check out more information about the resources in the Mental Health Minute in the Steamboat Pilot.
