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Training The Community To Recognize And Respond To Crises

January 17, 2019

By John Giampaolo | Dec. 20, 2018

As a child, I watched my brother struggle for years. Mental health simply wasn’t a topic discussed much in the 1970s and 1980s, and my parents had few resources to turn to for help. I was 21 years old when my brother took his life; I understand firsthand what families go through and the impact of losing a loved one to suicide.

It’s what led me to my current role, working with organizations in Read More

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Events Calendar

	January 2019
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	1 Mental Wellness Month Starts Mental Wellness Month Starts January 1, 2019 January is Mental Wellness Month See more details •	2 DBSA Longspeak Support Group DBSA Longspeak Support Group January 2, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Longs Peak support group meets every Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. On the second Wednesday of every month, group meets at: Carbon Valley Regional Library 7 Park Avenue, Firestone, CO 80504 Meeting Room or Study Room A On the first, third, fourth, and fifth Wednesday we will meet at: Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 2051 N. Main Longmont CO 80501 Backroom Come early (5:30) if you want to place a food and/or drink order. Visit https://www.dbsalongspeak.org/ for more information. See more details •	3 DBSA Meeting DBSA Meeting January 3, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 825 Kohl St, Broomfield, CO 80020, USA Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) meeting in Broomfield: Thursdays 6:30pm to 8pm 825 Kohl Street, Broomfield CO 80020. This is the United Church of Christ. The fourth Thursday of the month adds friends/family/caregivers. Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details •	4	5	6 DBSA Meeting DBSA Meeting January 6, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 2855 Folsom St, Boulder, CO 80304, USA Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) meeting in Boulder: Sundays 6:00pm to 7:30pm 2855 Folsom, Boulder CO 80304. This is the Unity church at the South West corner of Folsom and Valmont. There are two parallel meetings the second Sunday of the month. So, the first Sunday meeting is just for depressed/bipolar people. This second Sunday has two parallel meetings, one for just depressed/bipolar people, also one for just friends/family/caregivers. The third is just depressed/bipolar people. The fourth is one combined depressed/bipolar people and friends/family/caregivers meeting. Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details •
7 Suicide Survivors Support Group Suicide Survivors Support Group January 7, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Sponsored by Naropa University 3400 Table Mesa, Suite 102 in Boulder. Mondays 5:30-7:00 pm. Discuss important topics in a safe, confidential environment with other people who have experienced suicide loss. 303.546.3589 or counseling@naropa.edu. See more details DBSA Social Meeting DBSA Social Meeting January 7, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 6600 W 120th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020, USA Depression and Bipolar Alliance (DBSA) social gathering: Monday 6:30pm Pho Duy 6600 West 120th Ave Broomfield CO 80020. Most Mondays we will be there, though some we are not. Some of the staff know us as "the Monday group". Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details Sutherland Bipolar Seminar Series Sutherland Bipolar Seminar Series January 7, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Sutherland Seminar Series offers 8 drop-in seminars on bipolar disorder, open to anyone in the community. Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm in Boulder. Audio downloads available! More info at info@rdsfoundation.org or 303.492.5680. See more details • • •	8	9 DBSA Longspeak Support Group DBSA Longspeak Support Group January 9, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Longs Peak support group meets every Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. On the second Wednesday of every month, group meets at: Carbon Valley Regional Library 7 Park Avenue, Firestone, CO 80504 Meeting Room or Study Room A On the first, third, fourth, and fifth Wednesday we will meet at: Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 2051 N. Main Longmont CO 80501 Backroom Come early (5:30) if you want to place a food and/or drink order. Visit https://www.dbsalongspeak.org/ for more information. See more details NAMI Support Groups for Those Affected by Mental Illness and Their Loved Ones NAMI Support Groups for Those Affected by Mental Illness and Their Loved Ones January 9, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm 715 Cabrini Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026, USA NAMI support groups are free and are offered every Wednesday night (excluding holiday weeks) from 7:00 - 8:15 pm in Lafayette. Please call Helen at 720.543.2711 or email htodd@namibouldercounty.org for more information. NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope! NAMI Family Support Group is for family members, caregivers and loved ones of adults living with mental illness. You'll benefit through other’s experiences and discover your inner strength. NAMI Basics Support Group is for parents and caregivers of children and teens living with mental illness. You'll benefit through other’s experiences and discover your inner strength. See more details • •	10 DBSA Meeting DBSA Meeting January 10, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 825 Kohl St, Broomfield, CO 80020, USA Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) meeting in Broomfield: Thursdays 6:30pm to 8pm 825 Kohl Street, Broomfield CO 80020. This is the United Church of Christ. The fourth Thursday of the month adds friends/family/caregivers. Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details •	11	12	13 DBSA Meeting DBSA Meeting January 13, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 2855 Folsom St, Boulder, CO 80304, USA Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) meeting in Boulder: Sundays 6:00pm to 7:30pm 2855 Folsom, Boulder CO 80304. This is the Unity church at the South West corner of Folsom and Valmont. There are two parallel meetings the second Sunday of the month. So, the first Sunday meeting is just for depressed/bipolar people. This second Sunday has two parallel meetings, one for just depressed/bipolar people, also one for just friends/family/caregivers. The third is just depressed/bipolar people. The fourth is one combined depressed/bipolar people and friends/family/caregivers meeting. Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details •
14 Suicide Survivors Support Group Suicide Survivors Support Group January 14, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Sponsored by Naropa University 3400 Table Mesa, Suite 102 in Boulder. Mondays 5:30-7:00 pm. Discuss important topics in a safe, confidential environment with other people who have experienced suicide loss. 303.546.3589 or counseling@naropa.edu. See more details NAMI Boulder County Advocacy Committee Meeting NAMI Boulder County Advocacy Committee Meeting January 14, 2019 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 655 Ponca Pl, Boulder, CO 80303, USA Join the NAMI Boulder County Advocacy Committee and help advocate for those affected by mental illness in our community. All are welcome. See more details NAMI Boulder County Board Meeting NAMI Boulder County Board Meeting January 14, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Mountain View United Methodist, 355 Ponca Pl, Boulder, CO 80303, USA The NAMI Boulder County Board meets from 6:30 to 7:15, followed by a public meeting from 7:30 to 8:30. All are welcome! See more details DBSA Social Meeting DBSA Social Meeting January 14, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 6600 W 120th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020, USA Depression and Bipolar Alliance (DBSA) social gathering: Monday 6:30pm Pho Duy 6600 West 120th Ave Broomfield CO 80020. Most Mondays we will be there, though some we are not. Some of the staff know us as "the Monday group". Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details Sutherland Bipolar Seminar Series Sutherland Bipolar Seminar Series January 14, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Sutherland Seminar Series offers 8 drop-in seminars on bipolar disorder, open to anyone in the community. Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm in Boulder. Audio downloads available! More info at info@rdsfoundation.org or 303.492.5680. See more details Adult OCD Support Group Adult OCD Support Group January 14, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Adult Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Support Group Support for people with OCD, their families and friends. First and third Monday, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Contact Brent, 303-422-9704, for more information. See more details NAMI Boulder County Public Meeting NAMI Boulder County Public Meeting January 14, 2019 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Ponca Place, Ponca Pl, Boulder, CO 80303, USA NAMI Boulder County hosts a public meeting immediately following the board meeting. All are welcome! See more details • • • • • • •	15	16 DBSA Longspeak Support Group DBSA Longspeak Support Group January 16, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Longs Peak support group meets every Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. On the second Wednesday of every month, group meets at: Carbon Valley Regional Library 7 Park Avenue, Firestone, CO 80504 Meeting Room or Study Room A On the first, third, fourth, and fifth Wednesday we will meet at: Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 2051 N. Main Longmont CO 80501 Backroom Come early (5:30) if you want to place a food and/or drink order. Visit https://www.dbsalongspeak.org/ for more information. See more details NAMI Support Groups for Those Affected by Mental Illness and Their Loved Ones NAMI Support Groups for Those Affected by Mental Illness and Their Loved Ones January 16, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm 715 Cabrini Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026, USA NAMI support groups are free and are offered every Wednesday night (excluding holiday weeks) from 7:00 - 8:15 pm in Lafayette. Please call Helen at 720.543.2711 or email htodd@namibouldercounty.org for more information. NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope! NAMI Family Support Group is for family members, caregivers and loved ones of adults living with mental illness. You'll benefit through other’s experiences and discover your inner strength. NAMI Basics Support Group is for parents and caregivers of children and teens living with mental illness. You'll benefit through other’s experiences and discover your inner strength. See more details • •	17 DBSA Meeting DBSA Meeting January 17, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 825 Kohl St, Broomfield, CO 80020, USA Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) meeting in Broomfield: Thursdays 6:30pm to 8pm 825 Kohl Street, Broomfield CO 80020. This is the United Church of Christ. The fourth Thursday of the month adds friends/family/caregivers. Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details •	18	19	20 DBSA Meeting DBSA Meeting January 20, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 2855 Folsom St, Boulder, CO 80304, USA Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) meeting in Boulder: Sundays 6:00pm to 7:30pm 2855 Folsom, Boulder CO 80304. This is the Unity church at the South West corner of Folsom and Valmont. There are two parallel meetings the second Sunday of the month. So, the first Sunday meeting is just for depressed/bipolar people. This second Sunday has two parallel meetings, one for just depressed/bipolar people, also one for just friends/family/caregivers. The third is just depressed/bipolar people. The fourth is one combined depressed/bipolar people and friends/family/caregivers meeting. Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details •
21 Suicide Survivors Support Group Suicide Survivors Support Group January 21, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Sponsored by Naropa University 3400 Table Mesa, Suite 102 in Boulder. Mondays 5:30-7:00 pm. Discuss important topics in a safe, confidential environment with other people who have experienced suicide loss. 303.546.3589 or counseling@naropa.edu. See more details DBSA Social Meeting DBSA Social Meeting January 21, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 6600 W 120th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020, USA Depression and Bipolar Alliance (DBSA) social gathering: Monday 6:30pm Pho Duy 6600 West 120th Ave Broomfield CO 80020. Most Mondays we will be there, though some we are not. Some of the staff know us as "the Monday group". Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details Sutherland Bipolar Seminar Series Sutherland Bipolar Seminar Series January 21, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Sutherland Seminar Series offers 8 drop-in seminars on bipolar disorder, open to anyone in the community. Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm in Boulder. Audio downloads available! More info at info@rdsfoundation.org or 303.492.5680. See more details • • •	22	23 DBSA Longspeak Support Group DBSA Longspeak Support Group January 23, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Longs Peak support group meets every Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. On the second Wednesday of every month, group meets at: Carbon Valley Regional Library 7 Park Avenue, Firestone, CO 80504 Meeting Room or Study Room A On the first, third, fourth, and fifth Wednesday we will meet at: Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 2051 N. Main Longmont CO 80501 Backroom Come early (5:30) if you want to place a food and/or drink order. Visit https://www.dbsalongspeak.org/ for more information. See more details NAMI Support Groups for Those Affected by Mental Illness and Their Loved Ones NAMI Support Groups for Those Affected by Mental Illness and Their Loved Ones January 23, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm 715 Cabrini Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026, USA NAMI support groups are free and are offered every Wednesday night (excluding holiday weeks) from 7:00 - 8:15 pm in Lafayette. Please call Helen at 720.543.2711 or email htodd@namibouldercounty.org for more information. NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope! NAMI Family Support Group is for family members, caregivers and loved ones of adults living with mental illness. You'll benefit through other’s experiences and discover your inner strength. NAMI Basics Support Group is for parents and caregivers of children and teens living with mental illness. You'll benefit through other’s experiences and discover your inner strength. See more details • •	24 DBSA Meeting DBSA Meeting January 24, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 825 Kohl St, Broomfield, CO 80020, USA Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) meeting in Broomfield: Thursdays 6:30pm to 8pm 825 Kohl Street, Broomfield CO 80020. This is the United Church of Christ. The fourth Thursday of the month adds friends/family/caregivers. Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details MHP: How Stress and Strain Affect Today's Youth MHP: How Stress and Strain Affect Today's Youth January 24, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 1000 Alpine Ave, Boulder, CO 80304, USA Young people face tremendous, and sometimes conflicting, demands of school, sports, families, social lives. Join Chris Bader, PhD, Director, Psychological Health & Performance, University of Colorado Athletic Department for an informative presentation and conversation about the signs and symptoms of stress-overload and how parents can help provide relief, encouragement and guidance. Presented as part of Parent Engagement Network’s annual Stress and Anxiety Symposium. Registration for this event is free and required. Please email csmith@mhpcolorado.org to register for this event. See more details • •	25	26 PEN: Stress & Anxiety Symposium PEN: Stress & Anxiety Symposium January 26, 2019 - January 27, 2019 Monarch High School, 329 Campus Dr, Louisville, CO 80027, USA Parent Engagement Network (PEN) 3rd Annual Stress & Anxiety Symposium Start the year off on a positive note with the Parent Engagement Network’s Annual Stress and Anxiety Symposium. This Symposium is open to the entire community – parents, caregivers, youth, health care professionals, school administrators and staff, coaches, the media, and YOU! Everyone is impacted by stress & anxiety! Teachers can receive continuing education units for attending. https://www.parentengagementnetwork.org/event/2019_sa-symp/ See more details Youth Mental Health First Aid Youth Mental Health First Aid January 26, 2019 8:00 am - 5:00 pm In a Mental Health First Aid course, you will learn signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge or crisis, what to do in an emergency, and where to get help. Register at http://www.mhfaco.org/ See more details MHP: Mental Health Training for Early Child Care MHP: Mental Health Training for Early Child Care January 26, 2019 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Broomfield, CO, USA Mental Health Training Day for Early Child Care and Preschool Professionals. Visit https://www.mhpcolorado.org/events/mental-health-training-day/ for more information. See more details • • •	27 PEN: Stress & Anxiety Symposium PEN: Stress & Anxiety Symposium January 26, 2019 - January 27, 2019 Monarch High School, 329 Campus Dr, Louisville, CO 80027, USA Parent Engagement Network (PEN) 3rd Annual Stress & Anxiety Symposium Start the year off on a positive note with the Parent Engagement Network’s Annual Stress and Anxiety Symposium. This Symposium is open to the entire community – parents, caregivers, youth, health care professionals, school administrators and staff, coaches, the media, and YOU! Everyone is impacted by stress & anxiety! Teachers can receive continuing education units for attending. https://www.parentengagementnetwork.org/event/2019_sa-symp/ See more details DBSA Meeting DBSA Meeting January 27, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 2855 Folsom St, Boulder, CO 80304, USA Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) meeting in Boulder: Sundays 6:00pm to 7:30pm 2855 Folsom, Boulder CO 80304. This is the Unity church at the South West corner of Folsom and Valmont. There are two parallel meetings the second Sunday of the month. So, the first Sunday meeting is just for depressed/bipolar people. This second Sunday has two parallel meetings, one for just depressed/bipolar people, also one for just friends/family/caregivers. The third is just depressed/bipolar people. The fourth is one combined depressed/bipolar people and friends/family/caregivers meeting. Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details • •
28 Suicide Survivors Support Group Suicide Survivors Support Group January 28, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Sponsored by Naropa University 3400 Table Mesa, Suite 102 in Boulder. Mondays 5:30-7:00 pm. Discuss important topics in a safe, confidential environment with other people who have experienced suicide loss. 303.546.3589 or counseling@naropa.edu. See more details DBSA Social Meeting DBSA Social Meeting January 28, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 6600 W 120th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020, USA Depression and Bipolar Alliance (DBSA) social gathering: Monday 6:30pm Pho Duy 6600 West 120th Ave Broomfield CO 80020. Most Mondays we will be there, though some we are not. Some of the staff know us as "the Monday group". Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details Sutherland Bipolar Seminar Series Sutherland Bipolar Seminar Series January 28, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Sutherland Seminar Series offers 8 drop-in seminars on bipolar disorder, open to anyone in the community. Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm in Boulder. Audio downloads available! More info at info@rdsfoundation.org or 303.492.5680. See more details Adult OCD Support Group Adult OCD Support Group January 28, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Adult Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Support Group Support for people with OCD, their families and friends. First and third Monday, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Contact Brent, 303-422-9704, for more information. See more details • • • •	29	30 DBSA Longspeak Support Group DBSA Longspeak Support Group January 30, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Longs Peak support group meets every Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. On the second Wednesday of every month, group meets at: Carbon Valley Regional Library 7 Park Avenue, Firestone, CO 80504 Meeting Room or Study Room A On the first, third, fourth, and fifth Wednesday we will meet at: Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 2051 N. Main Longmont CO 80501 Backroom Come early (5:30) if you want to place a food and/or drink order. Visit https://www.dbsalongspeak.org/ for more information. See more details NAMI Support Groups for Those Affected by Mental Illness and Their Loved Ones NAMI Support Groups for Those Affected by Mental Illness and Their Loved Ones January 30, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm 715 Cabrini Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026, USA NAMI support groups are free and are offered every Wednesday night (excluding holiday weeks) from 7:00 - 8:15 pm in Lafayette. Please call Helen at 720.543.2711 or email htodd@namibouldercounty.org for more information. NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope! NAMI Family Support Group is for family members, caregivers and loved ones of adults living with mental illness. You'll benefit through other’s experiences and discover your inner strength. NAMI Basics Support Group is for parents and caregivers of children and teens living with mental illness. You'll benefit through other’s experiences and discover your inner strength. See more details • •	31 DBSA Meeting DBSA Meeting January 31, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 825 Kohl St, Broomfield, CO 80020, USA Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) meeting in Broomfield: Thursdays 6:30pm to 8pm 825 Kohl Street, Broomfield CO 80020. This is the United Church of Christ. The fourth Thursday of the month adds friends/family/caregivers. Visit https://www.boulderdbsa.com/ for more information. See more details •

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