Southern Ute Behavioral Health is thrilled to announce that, as of Tuesday, December 17, we have a new radio show on KSUT! Grab your lunch and tune in from noon-1 p.m. every Tuesday for an hour of “Feeding the Spirit.” 

Feeding the Spirit features our two Peer Recovery Coaches, Preston Barry and Marvina Olguin, in conversation with various Behavioral Health professionals, Southern Ute community members, and employees: all who work towards supporting the mental, emotional, and spiritual health of the community. A wide range of topics will include information on therapeutic approaches, such as: 

 

• Southern Ute Behavioral Health overview. 

• Anti-Stigma campaigns. 

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).  

• Counseling resources, what it involves. 

• Self-help and self-care modalities (how to take care of yourself in stressful times).  

• Medical information on recovery help and the brain, such as safe ways to treat cravings. 

• Harm reduction: what it means, does, and why it’s important. 

• Prevention strategies: ways to build connections, community, and culture in order to strengthen everyone. 

• Healthier living overall!  

 

Your mental health is absolutely key to physical health. You can’t have one without the other! 

We also plan on bringing on elders with experts in various aspects of cultural heritage because we know that a strong sense of culture functions nourishes and protects the community.  

The first show, Dec 17, covered the overview of Southern Ute Behavioral Health services. We want to make sure that community members are aware of all the help resources we can provide, including the fact that we are actively engaged in prevention work, working to build stronger connections, belonging, and sense of self for our young people. Please feel free to reach out to us any time: 970-563-5700  

We have recently become aware of the fact that a lot of community members don’t know about all of our services. For example, we offer counseling for all kinds of situations like family stress, life stress, mental health challenges (anxiety, depression), as well as assessments and consultations. We are also extremely active in prevention measures, education, outreach, and partnership building.   

The idea for this radio show came out of the last Recovery Retreat in May when Marvina Olguin organized a two-day event at the casino. We had an impressive turnout and a need for more ongoing support, information, and relationship development.  

The show will last a minimum of 15 weeks, every Tuesday from noon-1 p.m.  

Join us there next Tuesday, December 24 and beyond! We look forward to sharing our abundance of resources and knowledge with you.  

Here’s to your good health! 

 

It’s okay not to feel okay 

 

If you or someone you know has been struggling with their emotions, behaviors, or substance use please reach out to us. We can help you find appropriate tools and services that could help you overcome obstacles in your life. We are here for you. Please contact the Southern Ute Behavioral Health Division at 970.563.5700 for more information or to set up an appointment to see a counselor or therapist.  

 

Reminder: If you need to talk to someone, please reach out 

 

And for those interested in opioid use education, harm reduction, and support, please contact us for quick Naloxone (Narcan) training and fentanyl test strips. We can schedule individual, family, or friends training times at our Southern Ute Behavioral Health Building, or we can come to you, and the training is around 30 minutes. Please call us at 970.563.5700 to set up a training appointment.