Monthly Archives: January 2011

Mental health court celebrates one year

We were happy to celebrate with the community. Here’s Rhonda Moore’s coverage of the one-year anniversary of the mental health court. Check out the story.

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18th Judicial District Mental Health Court to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary

Colorado’s first district-wide program already making a difference Note to News Media: The 18th Judicial District, in collaboration with the Arapahoe-Douglas Mental Health Network (ADMHN), is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Mental Health Court at noon on Jan. 21 … Continue reading

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Four-legged “Christmas Miracle” bringing joy to those in need

Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network offers animal-assisted activity in time for holidays Note to editors: Moses and Elena Davis-Stenhouse will visit the Santa Fe House Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Reporters can join them, or interviews can be coordinated at another time. … Continue reading

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Festive fun or frustration? Untangle your feelings and ward off the blues this holiday season

Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network offers free anonymous online depression screenings Englewood, Colo. (Dec 7, 2010) — Holiday stresses are inevitable. They might be expected — the always-hard-to-buy-for Aunt Gertrude on your gift list — or unexpected — a snarled string … Continue reading

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Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network’s 6th Annual “Raising Spirits” Wine Tasting and Auction Raised $29,000 to Help Those Needing Mental Health Services

Englewood, Colo. (Nov 8, 2010) — More than 200 people helped “raise spirits” by raising $29,000 at the Oct 21st fundraiser, when Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network’s hosted its 6th annual “Raising Spirits Wine Tasting and Auction” at The Sanctuary Golf … Continue reading

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Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network to Host 10th Annual Mental Health Benefit Luncheon Featuring Author Peter Earley

Pete Earley to share his family’s struggle to find meaningful help for his son with bipolar disorder. Englewood, Colo. (Oct 1, 2010) — Keynote speaker Pete Earley, renowned journalist, spy and crime writer, and author of Crazy: A Father’s Search … Continue reading

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Nonprofit Offers Proven “Mental Health First Aid” Workshop

Englewood, Colo. (Oct 1, 2010) — Using a rolled-up sheet of paper as a makeshift megaphone, Monica Lujan holds one end near Sylvia Ramey’s ear and whispers: “Don’t listen to him. Don’t trust him. He’s out to get you.” Lujan … Continue reading

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9th Annual Mental Health Luncheon to benefit low-income and uninsured in need of mental health services

Keynote Jennifer Ayers-Moore, sister of the musician portrayed in the movie The Soloist, will share her family’s journey dealing with schizophrenia. Englewood, Colo. (April 21, 2010) — Keynote speaker Jennifer Ayers-Moore, sister of Nathaniel Ayers, the talented musician portrayed in … Continue reading

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Support Available for Coping with Reactions to Deer Creek Middle School Shooting

How Adults Can Help Children and Youth Through Difficult Times Englewood, Colo. (February 24, 2010) — Some people may experience physical and emotional reactions to the recent shooting at Deer Creek Middle School yesterday. To help people through this difficult … Continue reading

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Bridge House Is Now the Only Licensed Acute Treatment Unit for Acute Psychiatric Care in Metro Denver

The new unit provides a lower-cost solution to the critical shortage of psychiatric beds in Colorado. Englewood, Colo. (December 8, 2009) — Denver metro residents now have more options for the treatment of acute psychiatric episodes, with the new licensure … Continue reading

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Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network Offers Free Monthly Parenting Classes for Foster and Adoptive Parents

Englewood, Colo. (November 2, 2009) Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network will host free monthly parenting classes for foster and adoptive parents, beginning Nov. 9. The interactive classes are designed to help parents with some of the unique challenges of raising foster … Continue reading

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Free Separation & Divorce Class Offered by Turning Points

Englewood, Colo. (July 2, 2009) A free class on Separation & Divorce will be offered by Turning Points, A Counseling and Psychiatric Practice, on Monday, July 13 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at its Inverness location, 155 Inverness Dr. West, … Continue reading

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5th Annual “Raising Spirits” Wine Tasting and Auction

Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network will raise money to provide desperately needed mental health and substance abuse treatment services to uninsured and underinsured individuals. Englewood, Colo. (June 24, 2009) Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network (ADMHN) will host its 5th Annual “Raising Spirits” … Continue reading

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Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network to Host 8th Annual Benefit Luncheon Featuring Author Augusten Burroughs

Englewood, Colo. (March 17, 2009) Augusten Burroughs, author of Running with Scissors, Dry and A Wolf at the Table, will deliver the keynote address at Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network’s (ADMHN) 8th annual Mental Health Benefit Luncheon on May 8 at the … Continue reading

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Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network to Host Open House; Debut New Clinical Offices Feb. 26

Englewood, Colo. (February 10, 2009) Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network (ADMHN) will host an Open House on Thurs., Feb. 26 to debut its clinical offices at its new administrative headquarters in Inverness Business Park. A new Child & Family Services office … Continue reading

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Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network Expands Clinical Services; Moves Administration Headquarters to Inverness Business Park

Englewood, Colo. (January 29, 2009) Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network (ADMHN) has expanded its array of mental health services with the opening of two clinical offices at its new administrative headquarters in Inverness Business Park. Services offered at the Inverness location … Continue reading

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Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network to Host “Raising Spirits” Wine Tasting and Auction

Englewood, Colo. (September 23, 2008) – Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network (ADMHN) will host its fourth annual “Raising Spirits” Wine Tasting and Auction on Thurs., Oct. 23 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia. Proceeds from … Continue reading

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Olympic Diver Greg Louganis to Speak At Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network’s 7th Annual Mental Health Benefit Luncheon

Centennial, Colo. (April 21, 2008) – Olympic diver and gold medalist Greg Louganis will deliver the keynote address at Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network’s (ADMHN) 7th annual Mental Health Benefit Luncheon on May 22 at the Inverness Hotel & conference Center. … Continue reading

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Can you predict when someone will become violent?

It is tempting and reassuring for us to try to identify some predictable explanation for violent behavior that is often random and senseless. However, predicting who will act violently is complex.   Saying mental illness is the cause of violence … Continue reading

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18th Judicial District Mental Health Court to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary

18th Judicial District Mental Health Court to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary Colorado’s first district-wide program already making a difference Note to News Media: The 18th Judicial District, in collaboration with the Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network (ADMHN), is celebrating the one-year anniversary … Continue reading

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