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The Board of Mesa County Commissioners approved a $301,000 contract on April 22 to support the County’s Co-response Program. The funding comes from the Colorado Department of Human Services, Behavioral Health Administration.

MAC serves as the first single point entry for an individual struggling with behavioral health issues and helps connect them with all the necessary resources to build a stable future.

Mesa County Behavioral Health was established in 2023 to bridge a critical gap in the
community by connecting individuals struggling with addiction or mental health challenges to the
services they need. Our dedicated team of behavioral health professionals provides
personalized guidance to individuals needing mental health support, ensuring that each person is matched with the right support in our community.

Mesa County Behavioral Health was established in 2023 to bridge a critical gap in the
community by connecting individuals struggling with addiction or mental health challenges to the
services they need. Our dedicated team of behavioral health professionals provides
personalized guidance to individuals needing mental health support, ensuring that each person is matched with the right support in our community.

On Friday, Oct. 4, Mesa County Behavioral Health officially moved into its new facility at 551 Chipeta Ave. Community leaders, local officials, and key partners gathered to celebrate the expansion of services to address access to mental health and behavioral care needs of Mesa County residents.

Mesa County invites mental health professionals, first responders, medical staff, and community members to attend Mesa Talks, a two-day summit on mental health, on Oct. 10 and 11. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Colorado Mesa University’s University Center, located at 1100 North Ave.