Council members have discussed the need for regional behavioral health studies. In recent years, courageous leaders in the high country have taken bold steps to address a crisis that impacts us each and all. In 2022, NWCCOG will highlight those efforts and encourage action in other communities. I’m talking about a suite of issues known as Behavioral Health which includes all types of mental health and addiction.
- Elected Leaders Collective – Recommended by Councilmember Miesrow from Aspen who is a co-creator of the group, the Elected Leaders Collaborative is a membership support group for elected officials that provides various coping tools with the end of “Healing Our Politics”.
- January 2022 – Behavioral Health Transformation – (Eagle Valley Behavioral Health presentation)
- December 2021 – Can we tackle the Mental Health Crisis together – (NWCCOG Newsletter)
- June 2020 – Use of Force – (NWCCOG Newsletter)
- March 2019 – Memo on County Mental Health Initiatives – (Eagle County Public Health Innovations)
- March 2019 – Eagle County Public/Mental Health Update
- 2018 IA Presentation – (Presentation from Summit County)
- July 2018 – Summit County Mental Health Improvement Plan
Behavioral Health Landscape Assessment: A Stakeholder Assessment & Action Guide (2026)
NWCCOG commissioned GPS consulting in 2026 to conduct 26 interviews with behavioral health practitioners and stakeholders performing functions. In response to tragic loss of life, and substance abuse, counties innovated a localized service system. The report is for local leaders seeking to understand the nuances of BH delivery across the region.