REACH for Wellness Series, REACH for Recovery Virtual 5K and MORE

May 2020

Anyone can call the Warm Line at 303-280-6602 Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Mental health professionals are standing by to talk, listen, lend support and facilitate referrals to other programs that can help build coping skills and bolster resiliency.

The COVID-19 Heroes Program p rovides up to six counseling sessions free of charge for any healthcare worker who lives or works in Adams or Broomfield counties. After initial evaluation, counseling sessions will be provided via telehealth.

REACH for Wellness Series Update

Good news! To improve your access to the remainder of the 2020 REACH for Wellness Series, presentations will be provided virtually via Facebook live-stream and Zoom.

The June 25th presentation, "How to talk to your kids about body image, gender identity, sexuality, etc." promises to help raise your comfort and confidence with difficulty child/parent conversations...in other words, help you to become an "askable" parent.

Tips for Watching "13 Reasons Why" with your Teens

The 4th and final season of the controversial series "13 Reasons Why" airs on Netflix beginning June 5. The show is titled “13 Reasons Why” because the main character sends out tapes to 13 people who “did her wrong” throughout her life, letting them know that they are part of the reason she killed herself.

Although this show addresses many important issues facing teens today such as bullying, self-harm, sexual assault, substance use, and social conformity, many in the mental health care community are concerned that the show seems to “simplify” and “glamorize” suicidality.

It's a common misconception that talking about suicide with someone will increase their risk. Actually, there is strong consensus among the behavioral health community that the opposite is true. The more comfortable we become talking about suicide with someone we're concern about, the better the chances for them accessing the real help they need.

Since it's nearly impossible to prevent young people from viewing a program they want to see, why not watch it with them and make it an opportunity to open a conversation about the subject of suicide? Here are some tips for watching "13 Reasons Why" with your kiddo.

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Community Reach Center has demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to promoting total mind and body wellness for all ages for more than 60 years. We do this by recognizing the interplay between mental and physical health and by providing services and programs when and where you need them most. As the only CARF accredited mental health provider in Colorado, you can expect top quality treatment and customer service. Community Reach Center can help you or your loved one address any type of mental health concern - including depression and anxiety, grief and loss, substance use disorder , bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or upset related to a traumatic event. Individual, group, family and couples counseling is available. Help starts here.