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SUPPORT GROUPS
We offer monthly
Support Groups, they are listed
below. These are facilitated by a trained volunteer who is also a family
member. We also offer impromptu and informal gatherings and events such as
coffee's and various family outings and then we have our annual summer picnics.
We do our best to put this information on our website however the quickest way
to be notified and in the case of impromptu the only way to receive notification
is by joining our
Announcements Listserv
or call us to set up a phone call announcement.
CHILDCARE AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Most of our groups offer some form of childcare or children's
program, we are able to offer these FREE to families because of the tremendous
support and funding that we receive.
The Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council
,
BHI (Behavioral HealthCare, Inc.) and
Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network
have provided years of funding support that is allocated directly to support
families in our support groups and workshops.
ONLINE LISTSERVS
Listservs are a way of communicating
on the computer and requires either
an email address or Internet access.
If you do not own a computer you can
usually access a computer free at
your local library and there are
many free email accounts that you
can set up.
Our listservs are
private and we do all that we can to
foster an environment of safety and
mutual confidence. Before joining
our listservs you must be approved,
the requirements vary by listserv.
(see details below) To read a
copy of our Listserv Guidelines
click on the Microsoft Word Icon
below.
EMPOWER
COLORADO LISTSERV GUIDELINES
We offer three listservs, we have
provided a short summary and you can
either click
here
or click on the name of the listserv
to be redirected to the details and
instructions on joining.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LISTSERV
- is a one-way communication that
usually generates 1-3 messages a
week with the purpose of
disseminating information such as
weekly support group reminders,
impromptu or informal gatherings,
information on conferences,
workshops, speakers and other events
related to mental health in
Colorado. Click
here
for details.
MAIN SUPPORT LISTSERV
is for families and caregivers of a
child or adolescent with special
needs (most have mental, emotional
or behavioral concerns but not
required). The focus on this
listserv is interactive exchange of
support, education, information and
resources. Click
here
for details.
CONSUMER LISTSERV
Consumer
Listserv
is a place where consumers who are
parents can talk about their own
struggles. Click
here
for details.
Most
Common Listserv Acronyms
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AURORA SUPPORT GROUP
2ND AND 4TH THURSDAY
6:30-PM - 8:30-PM
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM/CHILDCARE
Provided free but please
RSVP one-day prior to
meeting. Funded by BHI
(Behavioral HealthCare,
Inc.).
LOCATION/DIRECTIONS
Peace With Christ Church,
3290 S. Tower Rd., Aurora
80013 ~ Church is located
about 2 blocks north of
Hampden on Tower Road.
Enter main church entrance
and look for signs. FROM
E-470: Exit Quincy, go 2.4
miles to Resevior which
turns into Tower. FROM
I-255: Exit Parker south to
Hampden, turn left and then
left again on Tower.
CONTACT PERSON(S)
Carol Villa and Veronica
Brunn
1-866-213-4631
aurora@empowercolorado.com
Kari Pace' Murdoch
Program Director of the
Child / Youth involvement
for Empower Aurora.
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ADAMS COUNTY
3rd MONDAY
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM/CHILDCARE
Free Childcare available for
families attending support
group. Funded by BHI
(Behavioral HealthCare,
Inc.).
LOCATION/DIRECTIONS
New location: Church of God
(Seventh Day) 9375 Gaylord
St. Thornton, CO
Take 1-25 to Thornton
Parkway. Turn East on
Thornton Parkway to
Washington Street. Turn
South on Washington Street
to Eppinger St. (92nd). Turn
East on Eppinger to Gaylord.
Church is on Northwest
corner.
CONTACT PERSON(S)
Darcy Callies or Cheri Bena
1-866-213-4631
adams@empowercolorado.com
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LITTLETON SUPPORT GROUP
1ST AND 3RD THURSDAY
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
LOCATION/DIRECTIONS
Highlands Behavioral Health
8565 S. Poplar Way
Littleton, Colorado 80301
C470 to Quebec; south on Quebec; right/west at Business Center Drive (you'll see Babies R us right where you turn). Right/North on Poplar Way. Highlands Behavioral Health is at the end of Poplar Way
CONTACT PERSON(S)
Carol Villa
1-866-213-4631
littleton@empowercolorado.com
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COLORADO SPRINGS SUPPORT
GROUP
2ND SATURDAY
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM/CHILDCARE
Free Childcare available for
families attending support
group.
LOCATION/DIRECTIONS
New Location: Mosaic
Foundation 1785 N Academy
Blvd. Ste 127, Colorado
Springs, CO
Going down Academy turn East
on LaSalle (there is a stop
light there), at the stop
sign take a left. Go all the
way down to the last
building on the right. Park
on the West or East side of
the building.
CONTACT PERSON(S)
Crystal Morris
1-866-213-4631
cs@empowercolorado.com
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FORT COLLINS SUPPORT GROUP
LAST THURSDAY
6:30-PM - 8:00-PM
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM/CHILDCARE
Free Childcare available for
families attending support
group.
LOCATION/DIRECTIONS
DREAM office 3800 Automation
Way, Suite 200A
CONTACT PERSON(S)
Melinda Suits
1-866-213-4631
fc@empowercolorado.com
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WEST SLOPE SUPPORT GROUPS
Contact Person(s):
Janice Curtis
1-866-213-4631
west@empowercolorado.com
LOCATION/Directions:
VARIES BY GROUP by group ~ see below or click
here
for details including additional information for the western slope.
GRAND JUNCTION
EVERY MONDAY
12:00-NOON - 2:00-PM
LOCATION/DIRECTIONS
Co. West Mental Health
Center, 515 - 28 and 3/4 Rd,
South entrance, room 132
Love and Logic tapes are
used regularly at the
request of the group
CONTACT PERSON(S)
Janice Curtis
1-866-213-4631
jcurtis@frontier.net
MEEKER
3RD TUESDAY
7:00-PM – 8:30 PM
LOCATION/DIRECTIONS
Pioneer Hospital board room
in the basement, 345
Cleveland.
CONTACT PERSON(S):
Lisa 1-866-213-4631
DELTA
2ND WEDNESDAY
7:00-PM – 8:30 PM
LOCATION/DIRECTIONS
Presbyterian Church,
Westminster Hall, 135 E. 4th
St
Starting April 7, 2007:
7-module course and support
including Love and Logic,
1-2-3- Magic, Stress
Reduction, Advocacy,
Effective Communication and
Childhood Mental Health
Diagnoses. Child care is
provided for those who call
ahead to register.
CONTACT PERSON(S):
Janice Curtis
1-866-213-4631
jcurtis@frontier.net
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LISTSERVS
Listservs are a
great way to give and receive support, information, resources as well as
ask questions and get opinions and viewpoints from those who have shared
experiences. To access a listserv you must either have an email
address or access to the Internet. If you do not have a computer
most libraries provide free access and there are several free email
programs. If you need help call us at 1-866-213-4631 or email
info@empowercolorado.com.
There are three
methods by which you can use a listserv:
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Individual
emails: You receive a
separate email for each email sent to the listserv.
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Daily
Digest: One email a day with all emails combined, comes
indexed by subject.
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Website:
Via the web you can utilize all the features including reading and
responding to messages through the yahoogroups page. (you will
need a yahoo email to utilize this option).
Our listservs
are are
private and we do all that we can to foster an
environment of safety and mutual confidence. Before joining our
listservs you must be approved, the requirements vary by listserv. (see
details below) To read a copy of our Listserv Guidelines click on
the Microsoft Word Icon below.
EMPOWER Colorado Listserv Guidelines
Below are details for our main listserv, our consumer listserv and our
announcements. If you have any questions please contact our
listserv manager
Carol Villa at 1-866-213-4631 or email
info@empowercolorado.com.
ANNOUNCEMENTS LISTSERV
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The purpose of this listserv is to disseminating information such as
weekly support group reminders, information on conferences,
workshops, speakers and other events related to mental health in
Colorado.
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NO
requirements necessary, membership consists of professionals, mental
health centers, educators and families and is a
ONE-WAY COMMUNICATION
that is sent from EMPOWER staff or board members.
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emails range
from 1-3/week.
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Click to join EMPOWER_Announcements
or go to
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/EMPOWER_Announcements/join
MAIN LISTSERV
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This
listserv is here to support, education, share experiences and
resources, ask questions and anything that has to do with caring for
a child or adolescent with mental health challenges.
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Requirement is that you must be a
family/caregiver
of a child or adolescent who has special needs (most have mental, emotional or
behavioral concerns but not required).
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Membership
currently is at approximately 400 families around the state.
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emails
range from 3-30/day (remember you receive the daily digest or via
the web).
Click to subscribe to EMPOWER_COLORADO
or go to
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EMPOWER_COLORADO/join
CONSUMER LISTSERV
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This
listserv is here to support for YOU rather then your child so if you
struggle with your own mental health challenges which includes anxiety
and depression that may result in parenting someone with special
needs.
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Requirement is that you are a consumer (someone with
mental health challenges) which we loosely define as a family or
caregiver who is struggling either with a condition that is
diagnosed or simply overwhelmed and exhibiting symptoms due to the
stress of raising special need kids. The focus in this group
is on you rather then your child.
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Membership
currently is at approximately 30 families around the state.
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emails
range from 0-10/day (not always active)
Click to join empowerconsumers
or go to
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/empowerconsumers/join
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