All Larimer County Administrative Services, District Attorney, Courts, Ranch Offices, and Landfill will be closed to celebrate the Memorial Day holiday on May 25, 2026.
Critical county services are not disrupted by closures.
A look at the organization’s multi-pronged investment in domestic violence victims, youth and staffInvesting in behavioral health isn’t just a moral imperative – it’s an economic one. At Crossroads Safehouse & Services, Larimer County tax dollars are doing more than funding youth prevention and domestic violence…
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." — Coretta Scott KingSpring reminds me that growth is rarely accidental. It requires the right conditions, steady cultivation, and – especially for communities – a shared sense of direction…
Larimer County youth build trust, lasting support with mentorsFor Jasper Bonifazi, 17, the support of CSU Campus Connections isn’t confined to a weeknight meet-up or a single campus building – it is a living, breathing safety net that’s there when he needs it. Although his journey is anchored by the intentional, face-to-…
Apply for an Impact Fund grant. The 2026 cycle opens May 12 and closes June 12. Check out what's new (and not) for 2026.The Impact Fund Grant Program is designed to invest behavioral health tax dollars in the form of annual grants to enrich community-based behavioral health services. We are grateful for and…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Larimer County is coming together for connection, learning, and communityWhether you’re looking to gain new insights, find a supportive network, or discover the local organizations dedicated to well-being, this is your home base. We’ve curated a calendar of events* designed to…
Behavioral Health Services' 2025 Annual Report: Honoring our commitment to community well-being, Larimer County’s dedicated behavioral health taxLarimer County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) has officially released its 2025 Annual Report, providing a comprehensive look at the progress made in strengthening the local…
New position focused on recruitment, retention of Larimer County behavioral health professionals to meet community needsRuth Krug, LCSW, will join the Larimer County Behavioral Health Services Department on April 6, 2026, in the new and unique role of behavioral health workforce program manager.This position is needed at a…
Behavioral health tax-funded programs mean more children, teens can access careSimply put, the behavioral health services provided by Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County are a “God-send” for Cassandra Schmidt and her family.But nothing about life has been simple for the Loveland resident. After raising two…
Apply for up to $10,000 through The Synergy FundIf you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. - African proverb
Since the 20-year ballot measure passed in 2018, we’ve been transforming our behavioral health system — step by step — together.…
Introducing Nourish: You hold space for others. Let us hold space for you.Check out these upcoming opportunities for behavioral health providers to connect, nurture well-being, and enjoy facilitated spaces designed by your peers for you. All Nourish sessions are in the second-floor conference rooms at the Acute Care…
Investing behavioral health taxes in students’ development today builds resiliency, saves community moneyHope may have initially come to the Teen Activity Center 212 for the free snacks, but it’s community and connection that keep her coming back.The 15-year-old sits across from her mother, Amy, at a high-top table in…
Participants graduating at record rates; 93% remain in stable housing a year laterTurning east onto dusty County Road 66 in Wellington, Colorado, Jorda didn’t know what to expect of his first experience in a recovery program. What he found at Harvest Farm surprised him. “Pulling in, you’re greeted by Charlie the…
Yarrow Collective providing non-clinical alternatives for individuals unable, apprehensive to seek traditional careBrittani Moore was juggling single parenting, involvement with the criminal and child welfare systems, homelessness, and a cycle of addiction and sobriety. She described herself as a “menace” in Larimer County…
"As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way." - Mary Anne Radmacher
As the days grow shorter and winter settles in, it’s fitting to reflect on the light our community members shine on one another. Starting in 2026, we will begin expanding…
Nearly two years since Larimer County’s behavioral health facility opened to the community, Larimer County Commissioners on Tuesday approved an amended contract with SummitStone Health Partners to continue providing mental health and substance-use care services.Making contract amendments is to be expected throughout a…
The Conference Center at the Embassy Suites hotel in Loveland hummed with energy Tuesday as professionals from across the region and U.S. came together for the 2025 Rethinking Addiction and Recovery Conference. What started as one speaker in a room at the Lincoln Center in Fort Collins eight years ago has grown into a…
Declines in suicide rate in recent years attributed to community-wide collaborationNOTE: This Spotlight article appeared in the Oct. 28, 2025, edition of The Lamplighter, Larimer County Behavioral Health Services' newsletter.Not all superheroes wear capes.Take Traci Sandoval, for example. She uses her powers of self-…
Hearts & Horses’ program an investment in today’s youth, tomorrow’s community leadersNOTE: This Spotlight article appeared in the Oct. 28, 2025, edition of The Lamplighter, Larimer County Behavioral Health Services' newsletter.The sky on this October afternoon was overcast, but the mood inside the arenas in West…
“The shortest distance between two people is a story.” - Patti DighWhen our community passed the behavioral health sales tax, we made a promise: to invest in one another. This newsletter is part of keeping that promise. Every story shared reflects the people, organizations, and connections that make Larimer…
Gary A. Darling Award for those making positive strides with individuals involved with justice systemA new Colorado State University (CSU) program aims to increase access to behavioral health care for individuals re-entering the community after incarceration.The pilot program is housed within the CSU Psychological…
More than 100 people gathered Monday on the Larimer County Behavioral Health Services at Longview campus to celebrate an expansion of youth services that will be available at a new adolescent unit. Youth have been able to get urgent behavioral health care at the taxpayer-supported Acute Care facility since it…
The Larimer County Behavioral Health Services Department is awarding $3 million to 42 local organizations through its annual Impact Fund Grant Program. Including this latest cycle of grantmaking, a total of $17.7 million in funding has gone to 77 unique organizations since 2019 — helping Larimer County…
A new program at Front Range Community College (FRCC) aims to create more access for people to start careers in behavioral health — just when it's needed most.The U.S. is facing a behavioral health crisis. More people than ever are struggling with mental health and substance use, and Colorado expects to be short…
The police report was eyebrow-raising: A meth lab hidden in a retirement community. But the more the elderly adult shared, the more confusing things became. There were disjointed sounds, smells, and memories.The police officer and co-responder clinician, Sue, who met the individual in the Loveland Police Department…
The Impact Fund Grant Program is designed to invest behavioral health tax dollars in the form of annual grants to enrich community-based behavioral health services. We are grateful for and proud of the collective work of all grantees since the program’s start, and our community is better…
