The Montrose County Democratic Party has chosen two very worthy organizations to support this fall. These organizations provide essential safety net resources to children and their families who struggle with access to affordable, reliable, and consistent mental health care, as well as primary pediatric and adult medical services.

Northside Health Center is an on-campus, school-based facility located at Northside Elementary School that has been serving the community for 14 years.  They provide a wide array of services (regardless of insurance status) including individual mental health counseling, expanded primary pediatric and adult medical services, expanded pediatric mental health services, immunizations, and additional community support.

The Center for Mental Health is a nonprofit organization that provides an extensive range of behavior health care services in six different counties on the Western Slope — Montrose, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Ouray, Delta, and San Miguel.  Their Early Childhood Program provides access and services to children regardless of their family’s income level or ability to pay.

Both the Northside Health Center and The Center for Mental Health provide critical support services to their clients that help them navigate the uncertainties of this unprecedented time in our global history now, but also going forward, so that they may live their best lives.

Halfway through the project and thanks to generosity of our community, we have already received a bounty of donations for our local kids! We can still use a lot more winter gear or cash to buy more books. Please share (below) with your friends and families.