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! | | May is Mental Health Awareness Month! | |
During May, we celebrate, advocate for, and raise awareness around mental health. Here are some awesome resources to learn more and get involved.
988 Colorado, Colorado's Mental Health Line
The 988 Colorado Mental Health Line is available for free, immediate, human support 24/7. If you or someone you know is struggling with an emotional, mental health, or substance use concern, call, text, or live chat today.
Call 988 | Text 988 | Chat online at 988colorado.com
I Matter Colorado, Youth Mental Health Services
I Matter connects youth 18 and younger (and 21 and younger for those receiving special education services) with a licensed therapist for up to 6 free counseling sessions! Sessions are available in person or virtual by computer.
imattercolorado.org
OwnPath, Colorado Behavioral Health Administration's Care Database
Find free or low-cost support for you or a loved one today through the OwnPath database.
ownpath.co
NHP Member Resources
Find a range of resources to support with primary care, behavioral health, dental, and more!
| Watch our socials this month for more great resources and information on Mental Health Awareness Month! | |
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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 May & early June Community Events: | | | The Great Estes Park Rotary Duck Race
May 2 | 11-3pm
Performance Park, Estes Park
An event to help fund the Estes Park Family Resource Center. There will be face painting, balloon twisters, music, jeep show, 5k Duck Waddle, and a ballet renaissance. Learn more here and adopt ducks here. | Growing Together Open House
May 2 | 2-5pm
La Familia, Fort Collins
The Family Center/La Familia is hosting an open house fundraiser. The event is a celebration and will include music, food, and carnival games. Learn more here and RSVP here. | Pregnancy Talk: Real Talk for Real Moms
May 2 | 10-12pm
Family Resource Center, Sterling
Are you around 20 weeks pregnant and due this fall?
Come join us for a real, supportive conversation about what’s ahead, no pressure, no judgment, just connection and helpful info. Learn more at the event page and RSVP here. | | Haxtun Community Center Mobile Food Pantry
May 6 | 9-11am
125 E. Wilson St., Haxtun
Join us for a monthly food pantry held in Phillips County. The next one will be June 3, 2026. Call the Haxtune Community Center with questions at 970-774-6800. | Spring Plant Sale- United We Grow!
May 9 | 9-1pm
19592 E. 8th Ave., Fort Morgan
Join United Way of Morgan County and The Block’s awesome Farmers Market as they sow the seeds of their second annual Spring Plant Sale - United We Grow! Learn more here. | COMET Mental Health Training
May 11 | 5:30-7:30pm
Mitchek Event Center, Sterling
Centennial Mental Health Center's Prevention Team is hosting a Changing Our Mental & Emotional Trajectory (COMET) training for the community. In this training participants will,
-Learn natural ways to talk with a friend, neighbor or acquaintance about difficult topics
-Learn a conversational guide and being "the other person"
-Practice the COMET intervention questions and planning to use COMET
This training is free and dinner will be provided. For more information and to RSVP email prevention@centennialmhc.org or call 970-520-5603. | | Summer Adventure Club Registration Begins
May 12 | 120 Main St., Sterling
Join the Family Resource Center for their Youth Summer Adventure Club from June 8th through July 23rd. Each week will have a different schedule, a fun weekly theme and free lunch and snacks. Sign up starting May 12th at the Family Resource Center. Call 970-526-2439 with any questions and visit their Facebook page to learn more. | Fort Morgan Unified Field Day & Resource Fair
May 13 | 11-2pm
Special Olympics Colorado is brining activities and sports locally to the Eastern Plains! This event (alongside all Special Olympics Colorado programming) is entirely free to participate for all prospect athletes and volunteers in the area. Fort Morgan Field Day will have a day full of different sports including Track & Field, Bocce, Soccer, Pickleball, Basketball, and other activities. We will have lunches for all those participating as well as some SOCO (Special Olympics Colorado) swag. A resource fair happening during the Fort Morgan Unified Field day in which we can connect with the community. Register here. | Rural Communities Resource Center Food Pantry
May 18 | 9-11am
410 W. Hoag Ave., Yuma
Join us for a monthly food bank held in Yuma County. To learn more and stay up to date follow their Facebook page. If you have questions contact the RCRC 970-848-3867. | | Vaccine Hesitancy & Motivational Interviewing Training
May 26 | 10-12pm
Join the Kit Carson Public Health Department on this engaging training to transform vaccine conversations. Participants will gain skills to address hesitancy, dispel myths and connect across diverse communities. RSVP by May 4th by calling 719-346-7158. | East Morgan County Hospital Annual Community Needs Assessment Luncheon
Jun. 3 | 12-1pm
2301 Mill St., Brush
A yearly event where people come together and think of ways East Morgan County Hospital can better serve the community. terri.way@bannerhealth.com | Morgan County Healthy Child Clinic
Jun. 4 | 9-2pm
17723 Co. Rd. 20, Fort Morgan
Join Morgan County for their Healthy Child Clinic. The clinic will have health and wellness services for youth. Appointments can be made by calling 970-522-3741. | | |
Resource Spotlight
Highlighting a few resources available in region 2.
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Community Health Day
June 12 10-2pm, Greeley, CO
Join NHP and Weld Public Health Department for our Community Health Day Friday, June 12th from 10-2pm. We will have the Weld Public Health Bus, lead testing for youth, haircuts from Kingdom Cuts, a pop-up library from the High plains Library District, care coordination, resources, games and more! This is a completly FREE event and open to all; any age (from youth to adult) and any insurance status (Medicaid, private insurance, uninsured).
Learn more by clicking the flyer and email nhpmembersupport@nhpllc.org if you have questions! We hope to see you there!
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Complex Trauma & Domains of Impact Training
June 18 & June 25 9-10:30am, online
Join NHP and Doreen Hills of CHTA (Center for Healing Trauma & Attachment) for an amazing two-part training on Complex Trauma & Domains of Impact on June 18th and June 25th from 9-10:30am. This training will explore the types of chronic trauma, diagnoses, and outcomes, including the effects of complex trauma exposure in children. Eight domains of complex trauma will be discussed in depth: affect regulation, behavioral control, physical health, cognition, dissociation, self-concept, attachment, and future orientation.
This training is free to anyone interested in the NHP network. Please share with your community and email training@nhpllc.org to sign up today, space is limited!
| | To see other upcoming trainings visit our training page on the website here. | |
Teen Life Conference
June 20 8-4:30pm, Denver
Join Colorado's first-ever healthcare-focused conference designed specifically for high-school aged youth. The Teen Life Conference (TLC) is a joint initiative of the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition and Colorado’s Regional Accountable Entities (RAEs), including NHP. The TLC is intentionally designed to create an empowering safe space where teens can learn, lead, and shape conversations about the healthcare issues that impact their lives. TLC is a conference created by teens for teens!
The TLC will bring 70 high school students from across the state for a one-day in-person conference set in Denver on June 20th. At the conference, adult clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals and teens will present and lead presentations and workshops for their peers and leaders in Colorado healthcare to view. Learn more at teenlifeconference.org or at the event flyer here.
| | | NHP Staff Highlight: Care Coordinator | | | | |
Meet Kelley Frederick!
Kelley grew up in Kentucky and Iowa and graduated from Iowa State University with degrees in psychology and social work as well as a certificate in Healthcare Administration. She moved to Colorado in 2003. Kelley has worked in the healthcare industry for over 30 years with roles ranging from social worker to community outreach to administration. She was drawn to the industry initially by a desire to serve the aging population as she feels they are underserved/ undervalued by our society.
Kelley now lives in the mountains of Larimer County with her husband Greg, and two dogs. She and Greg love to explore the Roosevelt National Forest by hiking and 'Jeeping' with their dogs just about every weekend... all year around! Kelley also enjoys going to live music; whether it is at their local hot spot in Red Feather Lakes, The Mishawaka, or other venues across Fort Collins and Cheyenne.
Kelley enjoys working as a care coordinator with NHP because it allows her to build meaningful connections while supporting individuals in navigating their needs. She especially values working with adults and connecting them to behavioral health and community resources. Kelley says "empowering people to advocate for themselves and build lasting support systems" is what really matters to her.
Fun Fact: Kelley and her husband Greg eloped in Rocky Mountain Park in January of 2014 when it was only 18 degrees and blowing snow at Sprague Lake. She says, "needless to say it was just us, the officiant and the photographer and no one else."
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