Youth Find Stability at Servicios de la Raza

Posted by admin on May 29, 2009 in News Articles | 0 comments

This article in El Semanario, written by Cristina Fresquez, highlights a wonderful collaboration program anchored by the Youth Services team at Servicios de la Raza.  

"The program offers remarkable opportunities for youth who have dropped out of school and want to return to secondary or post-secondary school; who are seeking assistance with preparing for and finding stable work; who are in school or are employed, but need assistance to progress; and who need assistance with basic skills remediation."

Click here to read the entire article. 

North Range Behavioral Health and the Colorado Spirit Team are Making a Big Difference in the Lives of Windsor Tornado Victims

Posted by admin on May 28, 2009 in News Articles | 0 comments

North Range Behavioral Health and the Colorado Spirit Team from North Range are working hard to support the victims of last year’s tornado that ripped through Windsor, CO.  They are working to foster emotional and mental healing in tandem with the physical rebuilding taking place in this community.  Click on the links below to read more.

Weathering The Storm -The Tribune

Kids’ Fears Float Away -The Tribune

Reimbursement of Mental Health Services in Primary Care Settings

Posted by admin on May 18, 2009 in Research/Publications | 0 comments

The most recent addition to the CBHC Online Library is a study published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Addministration (SAMHSA) Center for Mental Health Services titled, "Reimbursement of Mental Health Services in Primary Care Settings."

Click here to read this publication in its entirety and to see other items in Healthcare Integration/Coordination Section of the CBHC Online Library  

Majority of America’s 2 Million Adolescents Suffering from Depression Episodes Did Not Receive Treatment in the Past Year

Posted by admin on May 15, 2009 in Research/Publications | 0 comments

"A new report which coincides with Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day reveals that 8.2 percent (2 million) youths aged 12 to 17 experienced at least one major depressive episode (MDE) in the past year. Only about two-fifths (38.9 percent) of these adolescents received treatment during this period according to the report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)."  -SAMHSA News Release 5/13/09

To read more and find a link to the full report, click here. 

Servicios Continues as a Community Haven Part 1 of 4

Posted by admin on May 11, 2009 in News Articles | 0 comments

This article by Robyn G. Mayer, written in the weekly issue of El Semanario, is the first in a four part series highlighting the remarkable work done by Servicios de la Raza across a broad spectrum of services. 

Read why Servicios has been recognized as a pillar of their community for the past 37 years, offering mental health services and more.  Click Here