Gunnison Valley Health’s Behavioral Health Department provides free,
school-based counseling services to students at Lake and Gunnison Elementary
School and Crested Butte Middle and High Schools. This service is a first
for the Gunnison Watershed School District and is a major step forward
in removing barriers to access and addressing the behavioral health needs
of children and youth in the Gunnison Valley.
Our school-based services are funded by the Gunnison Watershed School District
and the Gunnison County Substance Abuse Prevention Project. The School
District was able to identify the age groups most in need of this critical
service and Gunnison Valley Health was able to structure it to be as supportive
to students, families and school staff as possible.
What We Offer
Free, individual counseling with licensed and experienced clinicians
A family-centered approach that supports the whole family to maximum success
for the student
Because the clinicians are embedded in the school, students have access
and disruption to their schedule
Supporting the Students at Western Colorado University
The Gunnison Valley Health Behavioral Health team offers individual counseling
for Western students and staff free of charge.
Location: Crystal Hall 104
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 5 p.m.
Walk Ins: Accepted on a first come, first served basis Monday to Friday,
10 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 3 p.m.
Emergencies: When a person is in crisis, they should call the 988 suicide
and crisis lifeline. A person can call for any reason such as—thoughts
of suicide, drinking too much, drug use, depression, etc. A trained mental
health clinician from Gunnison Valley Health is available to respond to
crisis calls in Gunnison and Hinsdale Counties 24/7. Our trained professionals
provide free, immediate and confidential help 24/7, 365 days a year. No
matter your issue or circumstance, this service is always here for you.
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