Behavioral Health
Surrounded by the beauty of the great outdoors, the struggles within can go overlooked.
While hitting the trails comes easily to our locals, taking the first step toward mental wellness frequently feels daunting. Aspen Valley Health recognizes the path to sustainable, healthy living includes a commitment to supporting the behavioral health of our community.
Our organization is part of a network structured to meet the mental health needs unique to this valley. Services encompass outpatient, inpatient and crisis care.
If you, or someone you know, is in need of immediate help, please call 911 or the 24/7 HopeLine:
Aspen to Glenwood Springs 970-925-5858 | New Castle to Parachute 970-945-3728
Outpatient Services
Our Aspen Valley Health Primary Care clinic includes a team of behavioral specialists who support our patients with one-on-one, individual, adult psychotherapy sessions. Our Licensed Clinical Social Workers work closely with primary care providers to diagnose and treat adult patients that face long-term chronic illness, stress or anxiety disorders, depression and more.
Through a dynamic collaboration with Vail Health Behavioral Health, our primary care clinic also provides referrals to comprehensive psychiatric telehealth, for patients with prescription needs, or for those who require a broader spectrum of resources to treat their behavioral health.
Please call 970.279.4111to schedule your appointment with Aspen Valley Primary Care today. Se ofrece servicios en Español, también.
Outpatient
What we offer:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy aka “talk therapy” for adults
- Short-term or long-term treatment
- Psychiatric, or specialized, referrals through Vail Health Behavioral Health (in-person or telehealth available)
- EMDR services for trauma-based therapy
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking provider
- All forms of health insurance accepted
Our Behavioral Health Providers
- Michelle Coombs, MA, LPCView Bio
Inpatient
Services include but are not limited to:
- Addressing any psychosocial needs of patients throughout the hospital. Counseling topics include emotional support, domestic abuse, conflict mediation and more.
- Educating patients or loved ones about illnesses, treatment plans or pertinent behavioral conditions, i.e. post-partum depression after giving birth.
- Directing patients and caregivers to the appropriate resources within our community, such as senior meals, end-of-life support and substance abuse organizations.
- Facilitating living wills, medical durable power of attorneys, advance directives and other legal medical documents as necessary.
- Supporting patients experiencing trauma or loved ones experiencing distress, such as a fatality.
Crisis Management
Due to the unpredictable nature of behavioral health crises, Aspen Valley Health equips its medical staff with the necessary resources to assist members of our community, at any time of day. Our emergency department works closely with local non-profit organizations, as well as the Pitkin Area Co-Responder Teams, to serve community members facing behavioral health crises. Aspen Hope Center works in tandem with AVH to support medical staff 24/7 with highly qualified, on-call behavioral health providers available to dispense guidance on critical patient situations (such as people experiencing suicidal or homicidal episodes). These providers will also evaluate any pertinent criteria and facilitate next steps for individuals who come through the emergency department in mental distress.
Local Resources
Aspen Hope Center
Aspen Hope Center’s mission is to extend a beacon of hope to those in emotional crisis and offer a continuum of care while steadfastly working to decrease the stigma of mental illness through expert clinical treatment, public education, community collaboration and outreach.
National Resources
Colorado Crisis Services
Call 1-844-493-8255, or Text TALK to 38255
Colorado Crisis Services provides free, confidential and immediate support from trained professionals and peer specialists, available 24/7/365 by calling 844-493-TALK (8255), or texting TALK to 38255. Colorado residents can also seek services in-person at their walk-in centers, regardless of ability to pay. If you don’t know where to begin getting help with a mental health, substance use or emotional concern—for you, or for someone you know—start here.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA’s mission is to lead public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and support to foster recovery while ensuring equitable access and better outcomes.
What Our Patients Are Saying
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Dr. Shah and his pediatric nurse Katy are an impeccable team for kids!
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Always competent & friendly.