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Wondering if the 2027 federal Medicaid work requirements affect you?

Starting January 1, 2027, a new federal law referred to as “work requirements” will require some adults with Medicaid to complete and report work, school, work program or volunteer activities to keep their health coverage.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has its own work requirement rules that are more detailed than Medicaid’s.

Visit HealthFirstColorado.gov/Changes/Work to find out more.

¿Se pregunta si los requisitos laborales federales de Medicaid de 2027 se aplican a su caso?

A partir del 1 de enero de 2027, una nueva ley federal que establece los “requisitos laborales” exigirá que algunos adultos con Medicaid realicen y reporten actividades de trabajo, estudios, programas de trabajo o voluntariado para mantener su cobertura.

El Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP) tiene sus propias reglas de requisitos laborales, que son más detalladas que las de Medicaid.

Para obtener más información, visite HealthFirstColorado.gov/es/Cambios/Laborales.

SummitStone is proud to sponsor Northern Colorado Pride 2026! Join us Saturday, October 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr.

Stop by our table to connect with our staff and learn about behavioral health resources and support available to you and the people you care about.

Northern Colorado Pride brings the community together with live entertainment from local artists, food trucks, LGBTQ+ history exhibits, local vendors, a Kids Korner, and space to build connection with neighbors.

We're honored to be a part of this event. Come make your mark on LGBTQ+ history with us!

📍 Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr
🗓️ Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 11 AM to 5 PM

ADHD looks different for everyone. Every version of it is valid.

October is ADHD Awareness Month. ADHD is a common and real way that some brains work. Every person's experience is their own, and understanding makes a real difference.

People with ADHD bring creativity, energy, and unique problem-solving to everything they do. With support and understanding, people with ADHD can thrive.

If you or someone you care about has ADHD, you're not alone, and support is available.

🔗 Learn more: SummitStone.org

Federal changes are coming to Colorado’s Medicaid program, Health First Colorado. Starting January 1, 2027, some adults ages 19 to 64 may need to complete and report work, school, work program or volunteer activities to keep their health coverage. These new rules are called work requirements — and they don’t apply to everyone.

What to do now:

Update your contact information at Colorado PEAK (co.gov/PEAK), the Health First Colorado app, or your county human services office.
Watch for official notices this fall by mail and through Colorado PEAK, and respond to any you receive.
Talk to someone you trust. You don’t have to figure this out alone.
For official guidance visit HealthFirstColorado.gov/Changes/Work.

Se acercan cambios federales al programa Medicaid de Colorado, Health First Colorado. A partir del 1 de enero de 2027, es posible que algunos adultos de 19 a 64 años tengan que realizar y declarar actividades laborales, académicas, de algún programa de trabajo o de voluntariado para mantener su cobertura sanitaria. Estas nuevas normas se denominan requisitos de trabajo, y no se aplican a todo el mundo.

Qué puede hacer ahora:

Actualice sus datos de contacto en Colorado PEAK (co.gov/PEAK-es), en la aplicación de Health First Colorado o en el departamento de servicios sociales de su condado.
Esté atento a las notificaciones oficiales este otoño, por correo postal y a través de Colorado PEAK, y responda a las que reciba.
Hable con alguien de su confianza. No tiene que resolver esto solo.
Para orientación oficial, visite HealthFirstColorado.gov/es/Cambios/Laborales.

Happy Fall Equinox to you 🍂

As the trees lose their leaves, remember that rest and renewal is part of growth too.

Build in moments of self-care this season like going on a crisp walk, drinking plenty of water, or reconnecting with friends and family.

Happy National Addiction Professionals Day! 💙

Today, we're celebrating the addiction professionals at SummitStone Health Partners and across the country.

These are the people who show up every day to help others heal. They provide prevention, treatment, and recovery support, and they help build a healthier, more hopeful community in the process.

Thank you for the work you do, today and every day.

Join us this Sunday, September 20, at the Northern Colorado Out of the Darkness Walk at Spring Canyon Park in Fort Collins at 9:00 AM.!

The Out of the Darkness Walk aims to shine awareness on Su***de Prevention in our community.

Funds raised at the event directly support research, advocacy efforts, and educational programs in schools, workplaces, and communities across Colorado.

Learn more and register to participate today!
https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/FortCollins

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Check out the Second Place Winner at the annual Larimer County 2026 Innovation Awards!

Several Larimer County departments and SummitStone Health Partners collaborated on the platform, L.I.N.K. (Larimer Integrated Network of Care). L.I.N.K. is a shared data platform that connects behavioral health, justice, and human services partners to provide a more complete view of individuals receiving services across multiple systems.

L.I.N.K. helps providers and first responders make more informed decisions and improve continuity of care, while reducing unnecessary incarceration and enhancing community safety.

Larimer County employees are always looking for better ways to serve our community, bringing their dedication, effort, and inventive creativity to improve how we deliver services to our community.

This year, Larimer County employees did not disappoint and once again demonstrated their ingenuity at the annual Larimer County 2026 Innovation Awards.

Read what cool stuff our employees are up to here: https://www.larimer.gov/spotlights/2026/09/14/our-employees-innovate-make-larimer-county-better-place-live

This month, we're celebrating the culture, history, and achievements of Hispanic and Latine individuals in our community. And we're honoring it every month, not just this one.

Culture and identity are part of wellness. When we celebrate heritage, reduce stigma, and share resources that reflect people's lived experience, we make it easier for individuals and families to find support that truly fits them.

That's what equity in mental health looks like: everyone getting care that sees and respects who they are.

September 13-19 marks National Co-Response and Crisis Responder Week!

This year is significant as we celebrate 10 years of the co-response program in Loveland!

"We keep showing up, for as long as it takes," one co-responder shared. "When you see someone in their hardest moments finally take that step, it's a huge reward."

From 89 services in 2016 to over 3,500 services in 2025, this partnership shows what's possible when officers and co-responders show up together.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available. Reach out to SummitStone any time.

(970) 494-4200 | summitstone.org