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Tri-county resource directory expands equal access to whole health systems

Easing access to critical community resources, the West Mountain Regional Health Alliance (WMRHA) recently updated its all-encompassing online directory for residents of Garfield, Pitkin, and Eagle counties. Available in Spanish and English, the user-friendly directory provides information about free, reduced-cost, and low-income services. “The goal is to put everything into one location so people don’t have to look all around…

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WMRHA is celebrating Ten-Year Anniversary!

This year, WMRHA is celebrating an incredible milestone – ten years of bringing people together to strengthen health, hope, and connection across Eagle, Garfield, and Pitkin Counties. Our anniversary is not just about looking back, but about honoring the people, partnerships, and programs that have shaped our journey. Most importantly, it’s about carrying that momentum forward. Please join us at…

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New online directory connects Garfield, Eagle and Pitkin county residents to free and low-cost services

Accessible in both Spanish and English, the directory includes links to free, reduced-cost and low-income services across 12 categories: animal and pet care, community and personal safety, disabilities and special needs, employment and personal development, financial assistance, food, health, housing, legal services, mental and behavioral health, transportation and youth and family support. The directory also links to other regional service…

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Connecting Tri-County Residents to the Right Support Services

West Mountain Regional Health Alliance has launched an updated online directory to connect Tri-County residents with essential resources. From food and housing assistance to healthcare and open clinics, the directory makes it easier for community members and case managers to find the right support. The directory is also available in Spanish and will be updated quarterly. Berta Rivera, with the…

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Reed: As government steps back, we must look after our own

Other human services agencies are also seeing rising demand, and they’re bracing for more. Their anxiety was palpable at the recent quarterly meeting of the West Mountain Regional Health Alliance, a forum for health care, mental health, and food security organizations in our three-county area. The chief worry for everyone in attendance: the massive federal budget reconciliation bill (aka the…

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Glenwood Springs tackles Colorado wildfire and criminal risk with unhoused residents

Gair believes building strong, trusting relationships is the only way to reach individuals who the city identified as “choosing an unhoused lifestyle,” but acknowledges the difficulty in the situation. She said implementing programs that have worked in large cities is a struggle in the mountain region, and a looming scarcity of funding from the federal government presents another hurdle. “I…

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HIRING: Development and Administrative Coordinator

We are hiring a full-time Development and Administrative Coordinator for the WMRHA team! The Development and Administrative Coordinator provides vital support to the WMRHA Executive Director and plays a key role in ensuring efficient and effective operations across the organization. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, and enthusiastic about working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. The…

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Meet the MCFNS Leadership Team

We are proud to introduce the current leadership of the Mountain Coalition for Food and Nutrition Security (MCFNS)—a regional coalition working to ensure equitable access to healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food across Eagle, Garfield, and Pitkin counties. Christine Singleton Dolan – MCFNS Chair Christine Dolan is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and serves as the Nutrition Program Manager at Garfield County Public Health….

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Reflection: Navigating an ever-changing and uncertain landscape

West Mountain Regional Health Alliance’s July Quarterly meeting brought together a panel of leaders working across health, food, and housing security. In a time marked by uncertainty and rapid change, the panel served as a platform for deep reflection and dialogue on how organizations are adapting to meet the evolving needs of our communities. As we move forward, this meeting…

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Roots in the Rockies: How DU’s Homegrown Social Workers Are Transforming Mountain Communities

The program’s leaders and graduates share a sense of accountability to their rural communities, driven by the desire to build more resilient towns through a legion of changemakers. Neighborly accountability shapes the program’s impact and ensures its future success. Students enroll not just for a degree but to care for the communities they call home. “Just imagine if this program…

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