Deaths by suicide across the Yampa Valley fell slightly during 2023 compared to previous years and, at the same time, almost 230 citizens took advantage of free professional counseling services through the nonprofit Reaching Everyone.
The grace of a dancer infused the life of Steamboat Springs resident Gina Toothaker. Her husband, Michael Toothaker, whom she met some 20 years ago through their work at Mind Springs Health in Craig, said.
Just as battling mental health issues is not easy for many Routt County individuals, providing community mental health services is no easy task, especially with the added pressures of the pandemic.