Family Support Offered in Leadville

Peer Group for Mental Illness in Leadville

When it comes to mental illness, most of the lens is focused on the patient. But having a support system in place for those family and friends who live with and provide additional care for their loved ones is also important. Now thanks to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) High Country Colorado, people can take advantage of a FREE upcoming Family Support Group in Leadville on Tuesday, Feb.20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake County Public Library (Baby Doe Room).

“This course overall was the single most, without a doubt, helpful and informative thing ever offered in all my years searching for answers,” shared one participant. “It has helped me to understand better and communicate more effectively with my brother.”

The NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for family members and caregivers of loved ones and individuals living with mental illness. Thousands of families describe the program as life-changing.  This group is led by trained facilitators who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness.

“The most beneficial thing for me was that I am not alone. I found the NAMI Family Support Group at the time I really needed it!”  Now you can too. Text or phone to register or for more information 970-471-5926.

About NAMI High Country Colorado

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI High Country Colorado is the local affiliate for Summit and Lake Counties. NAMI High Country Colorado’s dedicated volunteers, members, and leaders work to raise awareness and provide essential education, advocacy, and support for families and individuals in our community living with mental illness.

NAMI High Country Colorado is always free and confidential. The primary office contact information is Phone: 303.917.9131 or email s.brockmeier@comcast.net.

FREE Tuesday Workshops for Job Seekers

If you are looking for a new job or different job, then you’re in luck, because FREE help is available to increase your chances of landing that dream job. And remember, not every small mountain community has a Workforce Center in the heart of its business district, so why not take advantage of the help that will put you on the path to success! Get a job!

Every Tuesday in February the Leadville Colorado Workforce Center is offering FREE workshops to help job seekers. Tomorrow February 19 it’s assistance with “Job Search Strategies.” Where’s the best place to look for work, both online and in person. The month-long FREE workshops wrap up on February 26 with “Essential Skills,” where attendees can find out what they will need for today’s job market.

All workshops start at 2 p.m. You can also participate from your smart device, PC or in person at one of the Workforce Centers. The Lake County Public Library also offers a WORKFORCE LAPTOP for persons looking for employment or filing for unemployment. This system is dedicated to helping job seekers. Not every small rural community has this FREE service right in town, so take advantage of it.

For workshop attendees, you need to register and can do so ONLINE or contact Sue Miller at the Leadville Workforce Center at Sue.Miller@state.co.us or by calling (719) 486-2428. Increase your skill set, put your best foot forward, and get that great job that’s waiting just for you!

From skilled laborers to dedicated service workers, Lake County is experiencing a shortage of employees as it heads into the busy season.