Consumer health

This guide was created in partnership between Lake County Public Library and Lake County Public Health Agency to assist Lake County Residents (patients and caregivers) in finding information and research to support their understanding of their healthcare.

Substance Abuse & Mental Health

Substance abuse significantly impacts individuals, families and communities through broken relationships, lost employment, untreated associated mental health issues, and resulting chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Additionally, substance abuse and mental health problems are more often co-occurring disorders and when one goes untreated, the other will likely get worse as well. “By 2020, mental and substance use disorders will surpass all physical diseases as a major cause of disability worldwide.”

Resources

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Leadville AA Meetings

Sol Vista - Leadville

Crisis Assistance

Sol Vista 24/7 Crisis Services 719-486-0985

Colorado Crisis Services 1-844-493-8255 or Text “TALK” to 38255

Mindspring Health (Summit County): 24-hour crisis hotline: 1-888-207-4004

National Suicide Prevention 800-273-8255

NAMI Colorado Helpline 303-321-3104