Current Public Health Messages and/or Alerts
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Report Child or Adult Abuse or Neglect
To report child or adult abuse, call (970) 641-3244 during office hours or (970) 641-8200 or 911 after office hours.
Suicide Prevention 24-Hour Crisis Hotline
Please call (970) 252-6220 if you or someone that you know is in need of assistance.
The Center for Mental Health is a non-profit community based behavioral health service. Call 641-0229 or go to www.centermh.org for more information. Inquire about their Open Access service for same day affordable walk-in care.
Our Mission
The mission of Gunnison County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is to provide prevention, protection, advocacy and support services to Gunnison and Hinsdale County-area individuals and families across the life spectrum so they can have an improved quality of life.
Our Strategy
To work with the people and organizations in our communities to provide comprehensive services designed to insure safety, wellness, and welfare in an environment of collaborative partnership.
Regional Health Assessment
Access to Health Care
Access to Birth or Death Certificates
Program Information
Human Services:
Public Health:
Senior Resources:
Office Staff
| Human Services: (970) 641-3244 |
| Health & Human Services Director |
Renee Brown |
(970) 641-7940 |
Email |
| Administrative Services Supervisor |
Randy Morgan |
(970) 641-7907 |
Email |
| Child Support Services |
Sherri Deetz |
(970) 641-7944 |
Email |
| Child & Family Services |
Greg Meier |
(970) 641-7947 |
Email |
| Self Sufficiency / Public Assistance |
Karin Stewart |
(970) 641-7984 |
Email |
| Public Health: (970) 641-0209 |
| Public Health Director |
Carol Worrall |
(970) 641-7912 |
Email |
| Administrative Services Supervisor |
Randy Morgan |
(970) 641-7907 |
Email |
| Early Childhood Council Coordinator |
Margaret Wacker |
(970) 641-7913 |
Email |
| Family Planning |
Laura McLoughlin, RN |
(970) 641-7910 |
Email |
| Immunizations/Children's Health |
Brenda Ryan, RN |
(970) 641-7990 |
Email |
| Multicultural Resources |
Ellen Pedersen |
(970) 641-7999 |
Email |
| Nurse Family Partnership |
Sarah Hindes, RN |
(970) 641-7681 |
Email |
| Nurturing Parenting Program |
Mary Burt |
(970) 642-4667 |
Email |
| Vital Records (Birth/Death Certificates) |
Jill Stahlnecker |
(970) 641-7637 |
Email |
| WIC Coordinator |
Kim Bemis / Susan Harrison RD |
(970) 641-7911 |
Email |
| Emergency Preparedness Response Coordinator |
Kathy Norris |
(970) 641-7681 |
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| Breast Feeding Peer Counselor |
Lana Athey |
(970) 641-7911 |
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| Senior Resources: (970) 641-7984 |
| Senior Resources Coordinator |
Karin Stewart |
(970) 641-7984 |
Email |
| Senior Resources Specialist |
Geri Howard |
(970) 642-4664 |
Email |
Office Hours
Monday - Friday (except for holidays)
8:00 am - noon & 1:00 - 5:00
Contact Information
Gunnison County Department of
Health & Human Services
225 N. Pine Street
Gunnison, CO 81230
Human Services Phone: (970) 641-3244
Public Health Phone: (970) 641-0209
Public Health Fax: (970) 641-8346
Human Services Fax: (970) 641-3738
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Hinsdale County Public Health &
Community Services
304 W. 3rd Street
Lake City, CO 81235
Phone: (970) 944-0321
Fax: (970) 944-1122 |
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