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Program Information
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Human Services Programs:
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Nurse Family Partnership
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Emergency Preparedness
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H1N1 Influenza Information
Click here for an informative Public Service Announcement
Weekly H1N1 walk-in clinics:
When: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Where: Public Health Family Services Center 225 N. Pine St., Suite E Gunnison, CO
For: General Public (6 months of age and older)
To receive the H1N1 vaccination at any other time, either:
- Contact your primary care provider
- Contact the Public Health front desk at 970.641.0209
Important reminder: Children nine years of age and younger need to get a second booster dose of the H1N1 vaccine no sooner than 4 weeks after their first dose.
All nasal spray Flu Mist doses must be separated by at least 4 weeks. Also, Flu Mist is only for healthy people aged 2 years to 49 years old without chronic health conditions, such as asthma.
What should I bring with me to receive the H1N1 vaccination?
If you have your Influenza Vaccination Record from this year, please bring it with you to the clinics. This helps track what flu vaccinations you or your child has received.
The paperwork to receive the H1N1 vaccination can be time consuming. Filling out the paperwork ahead of time is a great help to you and the staff working the clinic.
English
Spanish
For more information, click here.
How Can I get the vaccine if I cannot make it to the clinic?
Many primary care providers have the H1N1 vaccine. Please call your provider to find out if you can schedule an appointment for the H1N1 vaccine. Pregnant women should try to get their H1N1 vaccine through their prenatal care provider and health care workers and first responders should get their H1N1 vaccine through Gunnison Valley Hospital.
Do you think you might have the flu? Use this flu evaluator tool to help you decide if you need to see a doctor for your symptoms. Check out the following websites for excellent information on many H1N1 influenza topics:
The following website includes information on caring for sick people, vaccine safety, special populations at risk such, as pregnant women and children, signs and symptoms of illness and use of antiviral medications. Click on the English or Spanish version.
For more information call the CO-HELP Line at 1-877-462-2911. Current online information is also available at www.cdphe.state.co.us/epr/h1n1.html.
Please see this link for the current telephone message on the Public Health voicemail at 641-0209.
Click here for more information about H1N1 flu vaccine safety. Click here for information on the H1N1 Flu Mist vaccine. Click here for more information on the H1N1 injected vaccine.
Gunnison County Seasonal Flu Vaccine
As of 2/1/10 Gunnison County has Seasonal Flu vaccine for children only. Currently over 90% of the flu circulating is H1N1 flu not Seasonal flu. Seasonal flu is expected to peak later in the season.
To get the Seasonal Flu vaccine for your child, make an appointment with Public Health 641-0209 or your primary care provider.
We do not anticipate that Gunnison County Public Health will be receiving any more Seasonal Flu vaccine this year for adults. Please contact your primary care provider for further information or, if traveling out of the county, be on the look-out for walk-in seasonal flu clinics at retail providers.
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Family & Children Services
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 We work with many community members and organizations to support families in our communities. if you need information or a referral please call any of our office numbers.
Child Protective Services
The focus of this program is on protecting children from abuse and neglect and assisting parents in improving their parenting skills and preserving family unity. Primary objectives included family stability, child safety and permanency.
Foster/Adoption Program
We recruit, certify, train, and provide supportive services for individuals interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents. Please call 970-641-3244 for additional information. October 2009 is National Adoption Month - Click here for more information.
Child Support Services
Child support services include paternity testing, enforcement of support, legal services for child support orders and location of non-custodial parents. Our objective is to promote the welfare of children through the strengthening of support from non-custodial parents.
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Protective services are provided to individuals who are unable to care for themselves. We assist family members in making safe arrangements and in some situations, may assume protective care if others are unable to do so. Services include assisting persons to move from potentially harmful situations, providing a protective placement, assisting in money management, arranging for legal assistance and judicial processes.
We work closely with the Senior Resources office to provide supportive care and resource information.
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Colorado Works (Temporary Aid to Needy Families)
Colorado Works provides financial, medical, and other assistance to needy families. This is a time-limited program tied to self sufficiency efforts by the family. The goal is to help families attain employment through skills development, education, job placement, supportive counseling, case management, and service linkage.
Food Assistance Program
This program entitles eligible persons to purchase food using an Electronic Benefit Card (EBT). Eligibility is determined by our office.
Adult and Family Medical Coverage
This program helps individuals, families, and children apply for various State and Federal medical insurance programs. Application may be made at our office. Qualification is generally based on certain income and resource guidelines. Special programs currently exist for pregnant women. Contact us for additional information.
Childcare Assistance
Financial assistance with childcare may be available to individuals working toward self sufficiency. The amount of assistance depends on the family size and monthly gross income.
Old Age Pension (OAP)
OAP provides medical and financial assistance to individuals who have limited resources and who have reached age 60.
Aid to the Needy and Disabled (AND)
This program financially assists those individuals who have been, or expect to be, disabled for six months or more and have applied for Supplemental Security Income.
Energy Assistance Programs
The Department can assist families and individuals with financial assistance and referral to weatherization programs for management of their utility costs. Some programs are time limited and income based. Call our office for additional information.
Grants
A variety of grants are available for special circumstances and needs. Contact us for more information.
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Colorado Quitline
You can do it. We can help.
1-800-QUIT-NOW
(1-800-784-8669)
For more information about local cessation resources, questions, or to join the tobacco prevention coalition call Margaret at 641-7913
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Gunnison County Tobacco Cessation Resource List
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Information & Support:
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Gunnison County Tobacco Education and Prevention Program offering: resource lists, Quitkits, and tobacco educational materials 641-0209
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Gunnison Valley Hospital 641-1456
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Local Physicians (please check local listings)
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Counseling & Coaching:
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Cindy Smock – Black Canyon Counseling 641-5119
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Marcie Telander – East River Counseling 252-7803 349-6509
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Midwestern Colorado Mental Health Center 641-0229
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Crested Butte Counseling Service 349-5344
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QuitLine: 1-800-QUIT-NOW free telephone coaching and nicotine replacement therapy
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Nicotine Replacement & Pharmacotherapy (patches, gum, Zyban, Chantix):
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Local Physicians (see local listings)
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QuitLine – when you sign-up for the counseling with QuitLine, they give you free patches, 1-800-QUIT-NOW
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Gunnison Vitamin & Health Food Store sells non-tobacco alternative to chew
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Acupuncture (they offer special techniques to help with tobacco addiction):
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Karen Adelman 349-9886
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Jessica Tullius 641-6095
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Sandra Moore 349-7290
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Stacy Stark 209-8310
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Hypnotherapy:
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Cheryl Coffey 641-9199
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Patricia Reycraft 596-1277 in Crested Butte and Delta
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Breathing Techniques, Yoga & Stress Reduction:
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Sherrill Stenson (breathing and stress reduction) 641-0719
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Gunnison Valley School of Yoga 275-3253
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The Sanctuary at Colorado Fitness 275-8927
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Body Design 209-9723
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La Veta Center for Yoga and Creative Arts 641-0719
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Elk Ave Fitness 349-5600
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Bikram Yoga 349-2800
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The Main Street Clinic Yoga 641-5363
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This is not a complete list, for a more complete list of resources please call Margaret Wacker at Gunnison County Tobacco Education and Prevention Program at Public Health 641-0209 or check the local listings in the phone book.
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We offer service for both men and women on a sliding-fee scale.Our services include all types of birth control, emergency contraception, pregnancy tests, STD and HIV testing and reproductive exams for anyone, teen-aged and beyond.Please contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment at 641-0209.
We have two locations to serve you:
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Gunnison
Family Services Building
225 N. Pine Street
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CrestedButte
Town Hall (downstairs)
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What’s Included in the Law? Beginning July 1, 2006, smoking will no longer be allowed in most indoor public places including (but not limited to):
- Restaurants, bars, gaming facilities such as bingo halls, billiard or pool halls, bowling alleys, public buildings, grocery stores or any food service establishment..
- Theaters, museums, libraries, schools, educational institutions, and common areas of retirement facilities, publicly-owned housing facilities and nursing homes.
- Lobbies, elevators, rest rooms, reception areas, hallways and any other common-use areas in public and private buildings, condominiums and other multiple-unit residential facilities.
- Indoor sports arenas, gymnasiums and auditoriums.
- Heath care facilities, hospitals, health care clinics, doctor’s offices and child day care facilities.
- Common areas in hotels and motels, and no less than 75 percent of hotel or motel sleeping quarters rented to guests.
- Jury waiting and deliberation rooms, courtrooms and public meetings.
- Government-owned mass transit of any kind, taxi cabs and limousines not under private hire.
- Any place of employment not exempted.
In addition, smoking is not allowed within 15 feet of an establishment or business main entryway unless defined differently by a local law.
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Birth Certificates:
Birth certificates may be obtained locally if the individual was born in Colorado.
Death Certificates:
Deathcertificates may be obtained locally if the individual died in Gunnison County.
IMPORTANT: Valid identification is required for all requests.
FEES (As of July 1, 2006):
$17.00 for first copy, $10 each for additional copies - cash or check only.
Credit card orders may be obtained by visiting:
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/hs/birth.html
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Women and Infant Children (WIC)
WIC is a nutrition program for:
- Pregnant women
- Breast-feeding women (up to one year postpartum)
- Non-breastfeeding, postpartum women (up to 6 months postpartum)
- Infants
- Children until the age of 5 years
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The WIC Program provides:
- Nutrition education including breast-feeding support
- Nutritious foods to supplement a person’s regular diet
- Screening and referral
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Eligibility criteria for free exams:
Women who may receive free breast and cervical cancer exams must meet the following criteria:
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Live in Colorado or live in a state bordering Colorado and receive breast and/or cervical health care in Colorado;
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Have limited or no insurance to pay for these exams;
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At least one year since last Pap test or Mammogram;
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Meet income requirements:
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Family Size
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Annual Income
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Monthly Income
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$27,075
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$2,256
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$36,425
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$3,035
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$45,775
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$3,815
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$55,125
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$4,594
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$64,475
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$5,373
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$73,825
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$6,152
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$83,175
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$6,931
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Age 40 to 64 for pap test, pelvic exam and clinical breast exam; OR
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Age 50 to 64 for a mammogram and pap test, pelvic exam and clinical breast exam.
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Office Hours
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Monday - Friday (except forholidays)
8:00 am - noon & 1:00 - 5:00
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Contact Information
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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
Human Services Fax: (970) 641-3738 |
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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