Assemblies for 6-10 middle and high schools in Weld County to talk about the dangers of high potency marijuana use and the negative effects it can have on brain development and mental health.
Region 1
Youth Leadership
Leadership and communication skills training for 150 students in 4 different regions to help serve their community.
Dementia Together: Shifting crisis to contentment—A comprehensive sustainable response to the crisis in dementia care 2023
Salary and program support to provide life enrichment programming and care partner support for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.
El Oso Center for Innovative Educator Preparation
Dual-enrollment educator focused on career pathways and apprenticeships for high school students, including work-based learning opportunities to increase the number and diversity of educator candidates. Also, career pathways and upskill training for current Weld County school district staff to reduce educator shortages and increase retention.
Emergency Response for First Responders in Crisis
Crisis intervention services for first responders expressing suicidal ideations as well as critical incident processing and therapeutic gatherings to support front-line workers and their families.
Empowering Single Parent Families to Build Bright Futures in Weld County
Educational and career pursuits support for low-income single parents to become economically stable with livable wage employment. Also includes some direct assistance (housing, transportation, childcare, education, etc.) to provide wrap-around support.
Equine-Assisted Learning and Psychotherapy
One-on-one counseling sessions utilizing equine therapy for clients at no cost to support stress reduction and a decrease in symptoms related to anxiety and depression.
First Responder Behavioral Health
Nonclinical mental health support through outdoor and recreational therapy for first responders to access peer support that improve mental health and reduce vicarious trauma.
District 6 Career & Technical Education Center
Program equipment, supplies, and other resources for students to earn post-secondary credits, participate in work-based learning opportunities, and obtain industry certificates in cosmetology, education, cybersecurity, welding, and construction with an electrical focus.
Domestic Violence Behavioral Health Project 2023
Crisis and behavioral health advocacy, self-care support and language interpretation services for survivors of domestic violence to cope and move on from traumatic situations.
