Lake County Public Health Agency

10/26/2026

2027 Plans are available for an early preview! Details like plan names, benefits and costs may still change until Open Enrollment starts November 1,st 2026. Feel free to reach out to your local Health Insurance Guide Michelle Nay to get assistance with eligibility, viewing and comparing plans and coming up with a game plan for Open Enrollment! Email- [email protected] or 719-839-9714.

10/26/2026

This week, October 25-31, is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! Follow our social media posts all week long to learn about lead poisoning and how to prevent it.



¡Esta semana, del 25 al 31 de octubre, es la Semana Nacional de Prevención del Envenenamiento por Plomo! Síguenos en las redes sociales durante toda la semana para aprender sobre el envenenamiento por plomo y cómo prevenirlo.

10/23/2026

Lake County- behavioral health needs never stop and can be increasingly necessary in communities recovering from a disaster. We have local and national resources accessible in Lake County to support diverse needs. Calling or texting 988 is available 24/7. Solvista Health has crisis support available through 988 or by calling 719-275-2351 and pressing 1, they also offer regular services such as substance use support, therapy, etc. Elevated Community Health offers behavioral health services at a sliding scale for people without insurance or with insurance and they can be reached by calling 970-668-4040. Lake County Public Health is also available to help refer you to other licensed professionals who can best meet your needs. This is not designed to be a complete list but just a reminder of local resources, please drop any additional mental/behavioral health resources in the chat to help support folks.

Lake County: Las necesidades de salud conductual nunca desaparecen y pueden ser aún más necesarias en las comunidades que se están recuperando de un desastre. En Lake County, contamos con recursos locales y nacionales para apoyar diversas necesidades. Puede llamar o enviar un mensaje de texto al 988 las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana.
Solvista Health ofrece apoyo en situaciones de crisis a través del 988 o llamando al 719-275-2351 y presionando el 1. También ofrece servicios regulares, como apoyo para el consumo de sustancias, terapia y más.
Elevated Community Health ofrece servicios de salud conductual con tarifas ajustadas según los ingresos para personas sin seguro médico o con seguro. Puede comunicarse con ellos llamando al 970-668-4040.
Lake County Public Health también está disponible para ayudarle a encontrar y conectarse con otros profesionales autorizados que puedan satisfacer mejor sus necesidades.
Esta no pretende ser una lista completa, sino un recordatorio de los recursos locales disponibles. Por favor, compartan en los comentarios cualquier otro recurso de salud mental o conductual que conozcan para ayudar a apoyar a nuestra comunidad.

10/23/2026

Flu, COVID, and routine immunization clinics on Monday 10/26 8:30-4:30 and Wednesday 10/28 9:00-5:00. Call to make your appointment 719-486-2413.

10/19/2026

We provide free programs, scholarships, and personalized guidance to help individuals and families navigate substance misuse, treatment, and long-term recovery, regardless of language, background, or ability to pay.

Our free programs and services include:
🌻 Substance use and mental health assessments to help determine the appropriate level of care
🌻 Navigation and referrals to trusted treatment providers
🌻 Partial scholarships for inpatient and outpatient treatment
🌻 Scholarships for transitional and sober housing for qualifying clients
🌻 12+ months of aftercare support
🌻 Free counseling and education for clients' family members
🌻 A weekly online Family Support Group (English)
🌻 A monthly in-person Family Support Group (Spanish)
🌻 Free peer support events and opportunities for community connection
🌻 Free weekly yoga classes and mindfulness workshops at The Meeting Place Carbondale
🌻 Personalized guidance, crisis support, and answers to your questions

Whether you're ready to begin treatment, looking for continued recovery support, or trying to help someone you love, we’re here to offer you support, direction, and understanding.

📩 Email [email protected] to get started.

10/16/2026

Flu shots available for those without insurance! Give us a call to book your appointment! 719-486-2413.

¡Tenemos vacunas contra la gripe disponibles para personas sin seguro médico! ¡Llámenos para programar su cita al 719-486-2413!

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

For our community members who are Medicare-eligible, this is an important opportunity to take a meaningful look at your current coverage and compare it with your healthcare needs for the year ahead. Provider networks, costs, benefits and coverage can all matter when choosing a plan.

We have put together information on our website to help you understand some of the issues to consider, and independent assistance is also available through the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

Visit www.stvincent.health/medicare-advantage-facts to learn more!

10/13/2026

Appointments available tomorrow call 719-486-2413!

¡Hay citas disponibles para mañana! ¡Llame al 719-486-2413!

10/09/2026

Protect yourself this respiratory season by getting your seasonal immunizations! Call 719-486-2413 to make your appointment. Routine vaccinations also always available.

¡Protéjase durante esta temporada de enfermedades respiratorias al ponerse sus vacunas de temporada! Llame al 719-486-2413 para programar su cita. También ofrecemos vacunas de rutina en todo momento.