West Springs Hospital plays a crucial role in safeguarding access to behavioral health and mental wellness in western Colorado. Built in 2019, it is a world-class facility. DID YOU KNOW? West Springs is the only psychiatric hospital with a 24/7 psychiatric emergency department between Denver and Salt Lake City, a 4-hour plus drive in…
Peer support is changing the landscape of mental health care. In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, the power of peer support is becoming increasingly recognized as a valuable tool in promoting mental health and overall well-being. Peers validate feelings and experiences, share strategies, motivate, and provide emotional support. Who better to support an individual along their…
The changing of seasons mirrors the ebb and flow of life. As winter surrenders to spring, transformation ensues—the earth awakens from its slumber, buds unravel, and growth renews at every turn. Yet, this transition is not always gentle. Perseverance becomes a companion during the storms that accompany these shifts. Just as nature endures the chaos…
Mind Springs Health and West Springs Hospital served over 11,000 family members, friends, and colleagues in 2023. Whether seeking help through one of our 10-county service areas, through inpatient care at West Springs Hospital, or care at one of our residential addiction treatment facilities, patients received life-saving treatment. The West Springs Hospital’s Psychiatric…
Wishing you a positive and motivational new year full of peace and self-compassion. The Mind Springs Foundation has numerous goals that support our mission to change lives and transform our community in 2024. We value your contributions to Mind Springs Health and West Springs Hospital. Please join us and help spread the word that mental…
As the end of the year draws near, we’d like to take this opportunity to extend a heartfelt thank you. Thank you for following along with our organization’s mission and growth this past year. Every time we provide care for someone, our inspiration to change lives and transform our community is renewed. We are…
Gratitude is a positive emotion that can arise when you acknowledge that you have goodness in your life and that other people or factors have helped you achieve that goodness. But “feeling it is only half the equation,” said Philip Watkins, a professor of psychology at Eastern Washington University and the author of “Gratitude and…
“Even in darkness it is possible to create light.” –Elie Wiesel Daylight Savings Time occurred this past weekend. This meant an extra hour of sleep, but it also meant the beginning of shorter days, where darkness appears earlier in the evening. For many, it’s the official physical sign that the seasons are changing, and the…
