Resources and Opportunities

CAAMHP provides members of our agricultural and rural communities with six free sessions to an ag friendly, licensed behavioral health professional. It’s anonymous and in many cases, can be accessed remotely.  To learn more, visit: www.caamhpforhealth.org 

Community Mental Health Centers across Colorado often offer a wide range of free services. To learn about the services offered near you, visit: https://bha.colorado.gov/get-behavioral-health-help#cmhc-so  

Youth and their parents can use IMATTER’s online platform to take a confidential survey about their mental health and schedule sessions with a licensed behavioral health clinician, primarily via telehealth.  All Coloradans are eligible for at least 3 free sessions. To learn more, visit: IMatterColorado.org  

CSU Online and Larimer County Extension offer several virtual programs workshops about mindfulness, stress reduction, and self care. Learn essential skills by exploring these virtual courses, here!  

The Live Smart Colorado Blog shares relevant information regarding food, health, family, finances, and home-life. Catch up on the latest articles, here!

The Live Smart Colorado Blog shares relevant information regarding food, health, family, finances, and home-life. Catch up on the latest articles, here!

Interest in home food preservation has surged in recent years, fueled by more time spent at home and a desire for self-sufficiency. People are rediscovering traditional methods like canning, pickling, and drying to preserve their harvests and reduce food waste. With this increased interest comes a crucial need for science-based information. Safe food preservation practices are essential to avoid foodborne illness and economic loss from spoiled food. This is especially important for the growing cottage food industry, which allows entrepreneurs to turn their skills into income, boosting local economies.

Use the National Center for Home Food Preservation for  recipees and clear instructions on various methods, from canning jams to fermenting vegetables.

The Preserve Smart Colorado App provides a trusted, mobile-friendly way to find and use tested food preservation recipes and instructions for many elevations–from sea level to high in the Rocky Mountains! 

In 2023, CSU Extension partnered with Jane Barton, a nationally renowned speaker, writer, and educator to create a series of free workshops for individuals undertaking the crucial role of caretaking. Workshop topics included:  

• Challenges of Aging Solo 
• Plotting and Planning 
• Age-Friendly Health Care 
• Consequences of Caring 
• Spirituality & Health 
• Your Final Act 
• THE Conversation 
• Collaborative Care 

Watch the recorded sessions: Caregiver Workshop Series – YouTube 

As a community-engaged center, the CSUColumbine Health Systems – Center for Healthy Aging (CHA) is a catalyst for interdisciplinary research, evidence-based outreach, and education about healthy aging. Below are some of the resources offered on the CHA website 

• Watch recorded Healthy Aging Speaker Series webinars  
•  Complete an online certificate for Transitions in Aging 
• Take personal fitness classes from the comfort of your home 
• Read informative blog articles 

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSU offers online and in-person courses designed for adults who are eager to learn new things and meet new people with similar interests. View Spring 2024 courses. 

Senior Access Points (SAP) enables older adults and caregivers to find the aging-related resources they need through a curated website and direct outreach.

Currently, SAP is only available in Larimer County. If you are interested in replicating SAP to serve older adults in your community review the following resources:

• Designing and Implementing a Senior Access Points Program in Colorado
• Senior Access Points: Increasing Awareness for Aging-Related Resources
• “I Wish I Had Known” – Understanding Barriers to Accessing Aging-Related Resources

CSU’s Columbine Center for Healthy Aging offers an age-frinedly technology education platform composed of video tutorials and printable guides to support older adults learning more about their mobile devises. View the resources, here.

FoodSmart Colorado provides nutrition information, healthy recipes, food safety tips, physical activity recommendations, and more! Visit FoodSmart Colorado and subscribe to their E-Newsletter to stay connected.

The Kendal Reagan Nutrition Center at CS is a full-service clinic that specializes in nutrition counseling, group programs, and cooking classes.