Mental Health Assistance

By -

 Broomfield, Colo. - In a year that has resulted in increased strain on mental health, and with the arrival of the holiday season, the Colorado Departments of Agriculture, Human Services and Public Health and Environment remind Coloradans that support is available to people in every Colorado county through a number of different resources:

  • Colorado Crisis Services provides confidential, free support through a statewide call line. Call 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or text “TALK” to 38255. Counselors are available to talk 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

  • Community-based crisis counseling teams of the Colorado Spirit Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) are providing free emotional support to people of all ages during the COVID-19 pandemic. Local teams are active across the state, including in rural and frontier counties.  Learn more and find a provider list here. Counselors can help with support around feelings of worry, sadness, hopelessness, or even anger that life during the pandemic brings up. CCP is funded by a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency with oversight by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

  • A statewide Healthcare Workforce, Teacher, and Educator Well-being Support Line has also been created by the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The line provides counseling, stress and resilience support, and education tools. The support line is available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, by calling 303-724-2500. Learn more. 

All Coloradans, particularly those living in isolated areas, are encouraged to utilize these services. As case numbers of COVID-19 increase across the nation, many people are experiencing the stress of the pandemic in different ways and it’s important to bolster protective factors that can help support mental health.

Learn more about the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s rural mental health outreach initiative and toolkit here. Sign up for the department’s rural mental health quarterly newsletter here.

  ###

The Colorado Department of Agriculture exists to support the state's agriculture industry and serve the people of Colorado through regulation, advocacy and education. Our mission is to strengthen and advance Colorado agriculture, promote a safe and high-quality food supply, protect consumers, and foster responsible stewardship of the environment and natural resources. 

ag.colorado.gov

          



This email was sent to lorrie@necolorado.com
Colorado Department of Agriculture, 305 Interlocken Pkwy, Broomfield, Colorado 80021, United States
Unsubscribe


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Colorado is #1 Proso Millet Producing State

By -
Image
  Broomfield, Colo.  - What is Millet? Millet is a grain that is most often found in bird seed blends; however, this gluten-free grain is also gaining popularity in many recipes. Colorado is the number one proso millet producing state in the nation, with 275,000 acres producing nearly eight million bushels each year.  Each month the Colorado Department of Agriculture features a different commodity to highlight the variety and quality of products grown in the state. The following recipe is provided by Chef Jason K. Morse, C.E.C., of 5280 Culinary, LLC. Tropical Overnight Millet 3 cups water 1 cup millet, rinsed 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, chopped fine 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped fine 1/2 cup sweetened coconut, toasted 1/2 cup salted macadamia nuts, toasted and chopped Add 3 cups of water to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the millet and return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer...
Read more

Meat Matters in Colorado- Rocky Mountain Farmers Union

By -
  Colorado Meat Products Matter, Says RMFU Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently issued a proclamation naming March 20 as “MeatOut Day,” a concept that fails to work for Colorado agriculture. Rocky Mountain Farmers Union is disappointed in this proclamation, as it does not celebrate the nutrient and protein dense selection of meats that family farmers and ranchers produce across the state.  “ Meat production dominates Colorado agriculture, the state’s second largest industry. It provides invaluable nutrition, sustains our rural economies and, when managed properly, improves the environment,” says Dr. Dale McCall, president of Rocky Mountain Farmers Union.  McCall says ranchers want what is best for their livestock for the simple reason that prioritizing animal welfare is good for business and is in keeping with what consumers are asking for from producers. Meats from cattle, lambs, hogs, and chickens are consumer favorites at home and in restaurants. “ We need to ce...
Read more

Onion Salmonella Outbreak Being Monitored

By -
Image
Broomfield, Colo.  - The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) are monitoring a report by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of an outbreak of  Salmonella  Newport in red onions that have been traced to a single provider in Bakersfield, California as the likely source. The outbreak has resulted in a number of consumers falling ill nationwide, including in Colorado.   The source of the outbreak is limited to the facility in California and is not related to onions grown in Colorado. Consumers and retailers should feel safe selecting and eating onions grown in Colorado.  Over the last five years, Colorado has incorporated safety standards that have been created through the Food Safety Modernization Act.  The implementation effort includes a comprehensive grower training and education initiative led by Colorado State Uni...
Read more