In our 47-year history of service to Southwest Colorado, we have found that when people join together for the common good things change for the better.
Independently operated
501(c)3 non-profit organization
serving La Plata, San Juan, Montezuma, Dolores & Archuleta Counties
The path to a better life starts with a solid foundation of education. United Way of Southwest Colorado is changing the outcomes for teens who are the highest risk of dropping out of school. READ MORE
An IRS video aims to reach people eligible for Economic Impact Payments who don’t normally file taxes, including those without a permanent address. Watch and share https://youtu.be/s0eKEWlcNp8
an at-home Brewfest experience benefiting United Way of Southwest Colorado.
This event features a t-shirt, tasting glass, snack, Durango Magazine, and a certificate for a surprise selection of beers, wine or spirits curated by Star Liquors and an interactive Zoom September 5th.
Purchase your kit by August 21st!
Make an additional $50 donation and receive a discount code to San Juan Brewfest 20201 and a Brewfest cap!
When the Team UP Behavioral Health Action Team decided to launch a social media campaign asking folks to describe what is helping them through this challenging time, I found myself reflecting deeply about my response. How do I wake up to these uncertain and volatile days and stay grounded, sane, in my heart space, remember to be grateful, and remain connected? Well, quite frankly, I often don’t! But it’s a worthy goal. Overall, I have prioritized my self-care in a way that I never have before. I get to take care of me and my heart and spirit with a new kind of zeal. What does that look like? For me, it is weekly therapy appointments, a renewed commitment to nourishing my relationships with people, animals, and plants, and an enormous amount of time in the outdoors, including as much time in or on water as possible. When I am overwhelmed, anxious, fearful, or otherwise challenged (which is no infrequent occurrence these days), I look to these anchors for support. An added bonus to reflecting on what has been supporting me: gratitude! Even as I type these things, I feel verklempt and immensely grateful that I have the amount of privilege in my life to pursue these avenues of self-care. So, what helps you during these unprecedented times?
The Behavioral Health Action Team seeks to normalize this kind of sharing. They hope that through their campaign, based on the Sources of Strength model "What Helps Me," there will be bigger, deeper conversations spurred, and that folks will feel a sense of connection and camaraderie. Ultimately, they hope to break down stigma around help-seeking behavior and accessing behavioral health care. The team is planning to enlist the help of people and agencies throughout Montezuma and Dolores Counties to create their own posts and join in the campaign. They'll even show up with props and equipment to assist in creating posts! Stay tuned to the Team UP Southwest Colorado Facebook page to witness or join in on the fun.
"I serve on the United Way Board because it allows me to make a positive impact on nonprofit agencies that successfully address gaps in services in our region."
KID APPROVED
CLICK FOR PRINTABLE IMAGE
CLICK FOR LARGER VIEW
SERVING ALL COLORADO COMMUNITIES
Service provided in part by
United Way of Southwest Colorado
Get Connected. Get Help.
We know it can often times be difficult and overwhelming to know where to go for help.
2-1-1 Colorado streamlines services and provides one central location where people can get connected to the resources they need. With a database that is updated daily, 2-1-1 Colorado can connect you to critical resources simply by dialing a three-digit number.
Whether you are searching for shelter availability, childcare, or rent payment assistance – 2-1-1 can connect you to available resources in your community.
