Regional Health Connector (RHC)
Goal: Connecting systems that keep us healthy- primary care, public health, social services, community resources
Focus: Suicide reduction, diabetes reduction, opioid abuse reduction
Serving: Dolores, San Juan, Montezuma, La Plata, and Archuleta counties
Contact: Mary Dengler-Frey, Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center (SWCAHEC),
[email protected], (970) 426-4285
For presentation click HERE.
Accountable Health Communities (AHC) Currently accepting additional partners.
Goal: Addressing health-related social needs through referral and
community navigation to reduce healthcare costs and improve quality and delivery.
Focus: Community convening and clinical workflow
Serving: Dolores, San Juan, Hinsdale, Montezuma, La Plata, Archuleta counties
Contact: Laura Warner, San Juan Basin Health Department (SJBHD), [email protected], 970-335-2067
For presentation click HERE.
Community Resource Network
Goal: Care coordination for health improvement through client empowerment, navigation & access to services, and point-of-care support. Better community relations through a network of equals for open and efficient communication across systems.
Focus: Health information exchange (HIE) and social information exchange (SIE) aided through EasyCare Colorado (see below).
Contact: Lesley Reeder, The Steadman Group/Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHPs), [email protected], 720-515-3452
For presentation click HERE. On-page Flyer.
EasyCare Colorado Currently recruiting practices for pilot.
Focus: HIPAA compliant video chat, texting, email between provider and client/patient
Serving: Colorado
Contact: Lesley Reeder, The Steadman Group/Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHPs), [email protected], 720-515-3452
More information: Flyer and Getting Started
Community Health Coalition
Focus: Collaboration & exchange, networking, education between community organizations
Serving: Montezuma, Dolores, La Plata counties
Meeting times: 1st Wed each month, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, Market St., Cortez, CO
Contact: Dave Hart, The Pinon Project, [email protected], 970-564-1195
Collaboration of Caring Communities (CCC)
Focus: consortium of La Plata County service and faith-based organizations that provide services to those in need in our community; for example, convening/education/training to address suicide prevention or social isolation.
Serving: La Plata County
Contact: Eve Presler, [email protected]
Life Interruptions Need Kindness (LINK) Program
Focus: Care coordination for appropriate treatment and care of high ED-utilizers
Network: MRMC, Axis, SJBHD
Contact: Christie Schler, MRMC, [email protected], 970-247-4311
Axis Health System Community Wellness Programs
Mission: To empower individuals and families to achieve and maintain physical and mental wellness through peer interaction and education in a supportive and safe environment.
Serving: Adults who can attend events in Durango, Pagosa Springs, or Cortez.
Contact: Amber Beye for programs in Durango and Pagosa, [email protected], (970) 335-2206; Carol Campbell at the AHS Office of Member and Family Affairs for program in Cortez, (970) 565-7946
La Plata Family Centers Coalition
Focus: Classes and events; referrals to Adult Education, Children’s Education, Employment/Training, Financial, Health Care Access, Housing, Utility Assistance, Food, Family Relations, Parenting Skills, Childcare, Legal, Mental Health, Substance Use, Mobility, Support Network
Serving: La Plata County
Contact: La Plata Family Center Durango (970) 385-4747, La Plata Family Center Bayfield (970) 884-4747, Fort Lewis Mesa Family Center (970) 588-3331
Celebrating Healthy Communities
Mission: We are a sustainable coalition that collaborates, engages and educates to promote addiction-free lifestyles by building assets for all.
Serving: People of all ages
Focus: Developmental assets, youth substance use surveys, and more
Contact: Pat Senecal at [email protected] or 970-759-7644 or Breeah Kinsella at [email protected] or 970-317-8039
Community Action Coalition (CHAC)
Mission: CHAC is the coordinating body for communication, collaboration, education, and other health related activities. We advocate for the prevention of disease and disability, healthy lifestyles, and integrated health services that are accessible and affordable to everone.
Serving: La Plata County
Focus: Advance life planning, community convening
Meeting times: 2nd Friday each month, 8:00 am – 9:30 am at the Durango Recreation Center
Contact: pattie adler, Executive Director at [email protected] or Kathy Sherer, Administrative Coordinator at [email protected], Phone: (970) 799-0218
Healthcare Sector Partnership
Goal: Advocacy for and promotion of shared interests in the Southwestern Colorado healthcare sector.
Serving: Montezuma, Dolores, La Plata, San Juan, Archuleta counties
Focus: Priority issues related to care integration, workforce, and political advocacy for the healthcare sector
Contact: Rusty Connor, Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center (SWCAHEC), [email protected], 970.426.4284
Tri-County Health Network
Mission: Committed to improving the quality and coordination of health
and healthcare services by increasing healthcare access and integrative health services at lower costs.
Serving: San Miguel, Ouray, Montrose counties
Focus: Dispatch of community health workers, insurance assistance, patient health navigators
Contact: [email protected], 970.708.7096
Pine River Shares
Mission: Pine River Shares is a constituent-led organization that believes everyone has something to share.
Focus: Food and clothing programs, parent connections, community dinners, resource mapping
Serving: Pine River Valley community (Bayfield, CO)
Contact: 970.884.6040
Durango Regional Food Recovery Hub
Focus: Supplying produce to low-income residents, opening up new food-focused business opportunities, and reducing conflicts with bears.
Serving: La Plata County (phase 1- 2018), Montezuma County (phase 2 – 2019)
Contact: Monique DiGiorgio, Local First, [email protected]local–first.org, (970) 799-6618 x1
