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…

We are excited to announce that our Roaring Fork Valley in Colorado has successfully reached a significant milestone in its efforts to enhance data quality. By adopting an innovative approach, the region has achieved All Singles Quality Data (QD) for its homeless services system, improving the reliability and accuracy of data for better decision-making. This milestone supports local organizations in…

We’re excited to announce a partnership between WMRHA and the Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) to strengthen health equity in our region. This collaboration aims to improve Alliance members access to timely, accurate information on social determinants of health, and develop actionable metrics to address challenges in areas such as housing, food security, transportation, and mental health….

This printed guide is your go-to collection of free, low-income, and reduced-cost community resources in Pitkin, Garfield, and Eagle counties. It’s designed to help connect our Tri-County region to essential services. You can now access the guide online or in print! The digital version is updated quarterly for the most current information, while the PDF version is printed annually and…

We are thrilled to announce that WMRHA is part of the newly formed Advisory Board for the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger. Representing local food coalitions and Colorado communities, this diverse group will guide the movement for more equitable, sustainable, and community-driven food systems across the state. With a focus on food justice and sovereignty, the Board will play a…

We were thrilled to be part of the recent ESG Community Conversation on August 27th, where we joined in an engaging discussion about utilizing community collaboration to implement housing and trauma-informed response systems. Hearing from ESG subrecipients and sharing insights with peers was an inspiring experience. Thank you to all who participated in this important conversation! We’re excited to continue…

Western Colorado MSW Program Director and Professor of the Practice Rachel Forbes also highlights the unique ethical dilemmas social workers might encounter working in small towns. Forbes explains that in the metropolitan Denver area, a social worker might never bump into a client outside of the office, but in rural settings, they might run into a client at the grocery store…

The October Quarterly Meeting of the WMRHA proved to be a rich forum for dialogue and collaboration, as we delved into the pressing challenges and innovative solutions shaping population health in our tri-county region. Our gathering was highlighted by the contributions of esteemed public health leaders including Heath Harmon, Mason Hohstadt, Ariel Holstein, and hospital leaders Amy Lavigne, and Stacy…

How to Apply: Eligible agencies can apply here via the West Mountain Regional Health Alliance website. Applications will be open from October 8, 2024, and must be submitted by October 25, 2024, at 11:59 P.M. Each year, EFSP is awarded federal funds through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA under the Emergency Food and Shelter National…

West Mountain Regional Health Alliance was awarded $355,000 as support for providing housing assistance and wraparound services to immigrants and refugees, specifically recent arrivals from Venezuela.   Read more about Sustaining Housing Solutions here.