At NHP, we’re committed to improving the health and wellness of our communities across Region 2 of Colorado. As the regional organization for Health First Colorado, we offer a whole-person approach to care, integrating physical and behavioral health services to support our members every step of the way. We proudly serve members in the following counties as part of Phase III of the Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC): Baca, Bent, Cheyenne, Crowley, Elbert, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Larimer, Lincoln, Logan, Morgan, Otero, Phillips, Prowers, Sedgwick, Washington, Weld, and Yuma. Learn more by visiting our website! | | August is National Immunization Awareness Month! | |
During August we bring awareness to immunizations and their importance to health and our communities!
Immunizations, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Find a range of resources around immunizations including recommendations, maternal and infant specific info, guides for navigating conversations, educational information, vaccine schedules and more.
AAP Immunizations webpage
AAP Immunization Schedule
Immunize Colorado
Immunize Colorado works to protect Colorado families, schools and communities from vaccine-preventable diseases. Learn more about their work, access resources and/ or get involved by visiting immunizecolorado.org.
NHP's Immunization Campaign Toolkit
Provide members and the community with medically accurate and up to date information on vaccines through relatable, plain-language, and fun videos from providers across region 2. This project was developed out of an idea from region 2 members in our Member Material Review
Workgroup and providers. All videos are available for region 2 providers/practices and organizations to use online through their communications and patient education.
Find the Toolkit Guide & Videos here
NHP Member Resources
Find resources to support with primary care, behavioral health, dental, and more!
| Watch our socials this month for more great resources and information on immunizations! | |
Finding Care
Find a behavioral health provider, primary care provider or dentist today by clicking below!
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Get Involved with NHP
We’re excited to offer even more ways for you to connect with NHP and help shape the future of care in our region. Whether you’re a Health First Colorado member, provider, or community partner, your voice matters and we’d love to have you involved!
Opportunities include:
Member Experience Advisory Committees (MEAC)- We are currently recruiting for our Spanish-speaking MEAC! Our Spanish MEAC meets quarterly online from 6-7pm; the next meeting is June 17! Every member receives a $25 gift card for their participation. If you or someone you know is interested email us today!
Program Improvement Advisory Committees (PIAC)
Health Equity Meetings & more!
Email nhpmembersupport@nhpllc.org for more information or to join one of our next meetings!
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| Upcoming August & Early September Community Events: | | | Rural Community Resource Center Resource Fair
Aug. 3, 3-6pm
Yuma Community and Enrichment Center, Yuma
The RCRC is hosting a series of resource fairs in rural communities, and they will be in Yuma on August 3. We will also be there and hope to see you there! Learn more at their Facebook page here or call 970-848-3867. | Rural Community Resource Center Resource Fair
Aug. 6, 4-6pm
Washington County Event Center, Akron
The RCRC is hosting a series of resource fairs in rural communities, and they will be in Akron on August 6. We will also be there and hope to see you there! Learn more at their Facebook page here or call 970-848-3867. | Rural Community Resource Center Resource Fair
Aug. 10, 3-6pm
Wray Round House, Wray
The RCRC is hosting a series of resource fairs in rural communities, and they will be in Wray on August 10. We will also be there and hope to see you there! Learn more at their Facebook page here or call 970-848-3867. | | Back to School Night
Aug. 10, 5:30-7pm
Kit Carson School RE-1
Kit Carson back to school night on Monday 8/10! There will be a free hamburger meal and raffle giveaways for folks at the event. Learn more at their Facebook page here or their website here. | Back to School Night
Aug. 11, 5-7pm
Cheyenne County RE-5
Cheyenne Wells back to school night on Tuesday 8/11! Learn more at their Facebook page here. | NAMI's 8th Annual Summer Bash
Aug. 15, 12-3pm
Bittersweet Park, Greeley
Join the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Union Colony Greeley for their annual Summer Bash! The event is open to all ages and free to attend; donations are accepted if you're able. Bill will be on the grill, music by Eef, lawn games, informational wellness booths, food and lots of fun! We hope to see you there.
For more information please contact Clark Bacco at 970-988-5207. | | Fort Collins Overdose Awareness Event
Aug. 15, 12-2pm
Library Park, Fort Collins
Join your community for overdose prevention & naloxone training, support resources, art memorial spaces, massage, and free food. Find more information here. | Loveland Overdose Awareness Event
Aug. 16, 11-1pm
Dwayne Webster Veterans Park, Loveland
Join your community for overdose prevention & naloxone training, support resources, art memorial spaces, massage, and free food. Learn more here. | Greeley Overdose Awareness Event
Aug. 16, 3-5pm
Lincoln Park Emporium, Greeley
Join your community for overdose prevention & naloxone training, support resources, art memorial spaces, massage, and free food. Find more information here. | | The Longest Table
Aug. 22, 5-7pm
1505 N. College Ave Fort Collins
Join us for an inclusive farm to table four-course meal at Fort Collins' Longest Table where everyone has a seat! This event will support FoCo Cafe, Sproutin Up and the Sustainable Living Association. We will all dine together ON THE FARM! Learn more and get tickets here. | NCHA Self Care Fair
Aug. 30, 2-6pm
821 N. Division St., Sterling
Free Family Friendly Fun for all ages! Will have local resource booths, fun activities, and more! Learn more here. | Estes Park Overdose Awareness Day
Sept. 2, 4-7pm
Bond Park, Estes Park
Join your community for overdose prevention & naloxone training, support resources, art memorial spaces, massage, and free food. Learn more here. | | |
Resource Spotlight
Highlighting a few resources available in region 2.
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Growing Together Parent Support Group
Parent & Caregiver Support Group
Whether you're navigating parenting challenges, behavioral concerns, family transitions, emotional or mental health needs, developmental differences, school-related issues, or simply looking for connection and support, you are welcome here.
Join us in a safe, welcoming, and judgment-free environment to connect with other families, share experiences, learn practical parenting strategies, and discover community resources.
Co-facilitated by an FLCCS Family Support Facilitator and a licensed mental health therapist.
All families are welcome. No diagnosis or referral is required. Sign up here.
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Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training
Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County
The Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County offers a free QPR Training the third Thursday of each month online from 11:30-1pm. QPR is a free, one-hour suicide prevention training that teaches you how to recognize warning signs, start a conversation, and connect someone to help in our area. Register for an upcoming QPR Training here.
For more information on QPR training please reach out to the Alliance at admin@suicideprevent.org.
Also, to learn more about the Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County visit their website here. Another amazing program they have is their grief support group, Heartbeat. You can learn more and get involved here.
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Complex Trauma 101 Training
Free Training by NHP & CHTA for Region 2
This three-part training explores complex trauma. The session will cover the overall goal of trauma assistance, and definitions of trauma according to DSM5 and complex trauma. Additionally, participants will look at,
- The risk factors for complex trauma
- Increased risk for subsequent trauma exposure if the initial exposure is unmitigated by early intervention
- Complex trauma adaption
- Factors determining the impact of trauma
- Trauma effects on the brain, body, and behavior
And more! Register today by signing up directly on the PDH (click course in the catalog) or by emailing training@nhpllc.org.
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H.R.1 Updates & Resources
On July 4, 2025 the House Reconciliation bill (H.R.1) was signed into law and the new changes will take effect over the next several years. These changes will impact eligibility criteria, how Medicaid programs work and what Colorado's state budget will look like. To understand these changes and how they may impact you and/or your community please use the resources below:
HCPF recently published an H.R. 1 Toolkit that includes flyers, half-sheet handouts, and suggested messaging for community partners. We've attached several of these resources for your use.
H.R. 1 Toolkit: hr1toolkit.healthfirstcolorado.gov
We're also encouraging members to update their contact information now so they're prepared when six-month renewals and community engagement requirements begin. Here is our NHP Update Your Contact Information (Spanish here) tip sheet, which we've been using at community events to help members proactively verify and update their information before these changes take effect.
Additional Resources
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Stay Up to Date with H.R. 1 & Upcoming Neighborhood Conversations
To stay up to date as we add new dates please sign up for our H.R. 1 Newsletter below.
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Plan a Neighborhood Conversation with Us
If you would like to partner and offer a Neighborhood Conversation in your community, or request we come to a place near you please email hr1support@nhpllc.org.
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Neighborhood Conversations
We are partnering with community-based organizations and your local health districts to host in-person sessions on all things H.R. 1, called our Neighborhood Conversations. Please join us to learn about the upcoming changes and ask questions. This is open to all. Registration is recommended, but not required.
August Stops:
August 5, 12:30-1:30pm: Larimer County session at the Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave, Fort Collins, CO - Register Here
August 14, 12-1:30 pm: Weld County session at the Weld County Training Center, 1104 H Street, Greeley, CO - Register Here
August 14, 12-1:00 pm (Español): Larimer County Spanish session at the Health District of Northern Larimer County, 120 Bristlecone Dr, Fort Collins, CO (Spanish Translation on this date) - Register Here
14 de agosto, 12:00 p. m. – 1:00 p. m. (español): Sesión en español del condado de Larimer en el Health District of Northern Larimer County, 120 Bristlecone Dr, Fort Collins, CO (servicio de traducción al español disponible en esta fecha) – Regístrese aquí
August 18, 5:30-7:00 pm: Open to Morgan and surrounding counties at The Block, 19592 E 8th Ave, Fort Morgan, CO - Register Here
| | NHP Staff Highlight: Data Analyst | | | |
Meet Natan Wallace
Natan grew up in Tel Aviv, Israel. He moved to Colorado five years ago. He and his wife are kind of a Facebook success story. After years of living in different countries and losing touch, they reconnected when she saw that he had posted a story from the U.S. She invited him to come visit her in Colorado, he booked a ticket that same day, and the rest is history!
Natan has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and economics and has always been a bit of a data geek. He enjoys putting his love of data to work in a way that can make a difference and help people.
He and his wife have a dog and a cat who love nothing more than annoying each other. In his free time, Natan loves seeing the world, exploring new places, going to techno raves and seeking out new experiences.
Fun Fact about Natan
Recently, Natan fell in love with chess and he even built dashboards and does data analysis on his own games to help improve his performance.
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