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Let’s Talk About DepressionDepression is common, and treatable. It’s not a personal weakness and no one has to go throug...
11/17/2025

Let’s Talk About Depression

Depression is common, and treatable. It’s not a personal weakness and no one has to go through it alone.

As days get shorter and colder, many people notice increased feelings of sadness or lower energy. This “winter blues” effect, sometimes called seasonal depression, can make existing depression feel stronger.

🧠Learn the signs: persistent sadness, loss of interest, changes in sleep or appetite.
🤝Offer support: listen without judgment, encourage professional help
🌱Take care: small steps like daylight exposure, regular movement, and staying connected can help

If you or someone you care about needs support, call or text 988 - 24/7, free, confidential.

Regional Mental Health Providers: https://ouraycountyco.gov/DocumentCenter/View/20396/Community-Mental-Health-Fair-Therapist-Descriptions

Spanish translation
Hablemos de la depresión
La depresión es común y tratable. No es una debilidad personal y nadie tiene que pasar por ella solo.
A medida que los días se acortan y se enfrían, muchas personas notan una mayor tristeza o menos energía. Este efecto de la "tristeza invernal", a veces llamado depresión estacional, puede agravar la depresión existente.
🧠Aprenda las señales: tristeza persistente, pérdida de interés, cambios en el sueño o el apetito.
🤝Ofrezca apoyo: escuche sin juzgar, promueva la ayuda profesional.
🌱Cuídese: pequeñas medidas como la exposición a la luz solar, el movimiento regular y mantenerse conectado pueden ayudar.
Si usted o un ser querido necesita ayuda, llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al 988: servicio gratuito y confidencial las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana.

https://ouraycountyco.gov/DocumentCenter/View/20396/Community-Mental-Health-Fair-Therapist-Descriptions

Join Tri-County Health Network for an evening of artistic exploration to support grief and healing along your journey. T...
11/17/2025

Join Tri-County Health Network for an evening of artistic exploration to support grief and healing along your journey. This Tuesday (11/18) at Ah-Haa School for the Arts in Telluride from 5:30p - 8:30p we will express ourselves through art. The space is limited so don't miss out - click https://bit.ly/4oDyAiv to register!

Secondhand Smoke & V***r: No Safe LevelSecondhand smoke is the 3rd leading cause of preventable death in the U.S.V**e ae...
11/17/2025

Secondhand Smoke & V***r: No Safe Level

Secondhand smoke is the 3rd leading cause of preventable death in the U.S.
V**e aerosol isn't just "water v***r,” it contains heavy metals and cancer-causing chemicals.

🔸Kids, older adults, and people with health issues are especially at risk.
🔸Exposure happens in homes, cars, shared housing, and even outdoors.

Protect your family:
Keep your home and car smoke- and v**e-free
Set clear rules for guests
Talk to your property manager if you live in shared housing

💪 Ready to quit? Get free support at COQuitLine.org or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

Spanish translation
Humo y v***r de segunda mano: Sin nivel seguro

El humo de segunda mano es la tercera causa principal de muerte prevenible en EE. UU.
El aerosol del v**eo no es solo "v***r de agua", sino que contiene metales pesados y sustancias químicas cancerígenas.

Los niños, los adultos mayores y las personas con problemas de salud corren un riesgo especial.
La exposición ocurre en casas, autos, viviendas compartidas e incluso al aire libre.

Proteja a su familia:
Mantenga su casa y auto libres de humo y v**eo.
Establezca reglas claras para los invitados.
Hable con el administrador de su propiedad si vive en una vivienda compartida.

💪 ¿Listo para dejar de fumar? Obtenga apoyo gratuito en COQuitLine.org o llame al 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

In rural communities, to***co companies have long tried to ride alongside tradition, but the truth is, to***co use cause...
11/15/2025

In rural communities, to***co companies have long tried to ride alongside tradition, but the truth is, to***co use causes serious health problems for hard-working folks and their families.

To***co harms:
Lung and heart health
Immune systems
Your ability to work the land and enjoy the ride

It’s time to stand strong, protect your health, and kick to***co to the fence line.

Ready to quit? Free support is just a click away: www.coquitline.org

Spanish translation
En las comunidades rurales, las tabacaleras llevan mucho tiempo intentando seguir la tradición, pero lo cierto es que el consumo de tabaco causa graves problemas de salud a las personas trabajadoras y a sus familias.
El tabaco perjudica:
Salud pulmonar y cardíaca
Sistema inmunitario
Tu capacidad para trabajar la tierra y disfrutar del proceso
Es hora de ser fuerte, proteger tu salud y dejar atrás el tabaco.
¿Listo para dejarlo? Ayuda gratuita a un solo clic: www.coquitline.org

RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but it ...
11/13/2025

RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but it can be serious in infants, young children, and older adults. RSV immunizations are recommended for three groups — older adults, those who are pregnant, and infants and some young children. Talk with your health care provider about the risk for severe RSV for yourself and your child, and the potential benefits of immunization against RSV.
📱 Call you Ouray County Public Health if you have questions: 970-325-4670

El VRS, o virus respiratorio sincitial, es un virus respiratorio común que suele causar síntomas leves similares a los de un resfriado, pero puede ser grave en bebés, niños pequeños y adultos mayores. Se recomienda la vacunación contra el VRS para tres grupos: adultos mayores, mujeres embarazadas y bebés y algunos niños pequeños. Consulte con su médico sobre el riesgo de desarrollar una infección grave por VRS, tanto para usted como para su hijo, y sobre los posibles beneficios de la vacunación.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame al Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Ouray: 970-325-4670.

Get protected in time for your Thanksgiving gathering! There are many flu and COVID-19 vaccine providers across the stat...
11/12/2025

Get protected in time for your Thanksgiving gathering! There are many flu and COVID-19 vaccine providers across the state. To find a vaccine provider near you, visit cdphe.colorado.gov/immunizations/get-vaccinated.
📱 Vaccinations available at Ouray County Public Health. Call 970-325-4670 for an appointment.

Spanish: ¡Protéjase a tiempo antes del Día de Acción de Gracias! Hay muchos proveedores de vacunas contra la gripe influenza y el COVID-19 en todo Colorado.
Para encontrar un proveedor de vacunas cerca de su domicilio, visite
cdphe.colorado.gov/inmunizaciones/vacunese. (Vacunas disponibles en el Departamento de Salud Pública de Ouray. Llame al 970-325-4670 para programar una cita.)

Your local public health department - we’re here for YOU!Did you know we’re right here in your neighborhood? Come visit ...
11/12/2025

Your local public health department - we’re here for YOU!

Did you know we’re right here in your neighborhood? Come visit us at Ouray County Public Health
📍 177 Sherman St. Suite 103 - Ridgway, CO 81432
📞 970-325-4670

We offer services to keep you and your family healthy:

We provide collaborative services with our surrounding counties where it best serves our populations, such as restaurants inspection and water quality evaluation. Programs that are made available to our residents are:

Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning
Immunization Program
Retail Food Inspection Program
To***co Prevention Education Program
Women, Infants and Children Nutritional Services

Whether you need a quick vaccine, health education, or guidance on community resources, we’re ready to help!

Learn more:https://ouraycountyco.gov/149/Public-Health

Tu departamento de salud pública local: ¡estamos aquí para ayudarte!
¿Sabías que estamos justo en tu vecindario? Visítanos en Ouray County Public Health

Ofrecemos servicios para que tú y tu familia se mantengan sanos.

Ya sea que necesites una vacuna rápida, educación para la salud u orientación sobre recursos comunitarios, ¡estamos listos para ayudarte!

Más información: https://ouraycountyco.gov/149/Public-Health

Don’t Let Your V**e Go to WasteV**es don’t belong in your pocket - or the trash.They’re electronic waste and can leak ha...
11/11/2025

Don’t Let Your V**e Go to Waste

V**es don’t belong in your pocket - or the trash.
They’re electronic waste and can leak harmful chemicals into our environment.

💥 Tossing them in the trash? That’s a fire hazard.
♻️ Tossing them properly? That’s public health.

Find FREE v**e disposal sites near you:
https://whatnowco.org/

Spanish translation
Los v**eadores no deben estar en tu bolsillo ni en la basura.
Son desechos electrónicos y pueden liberar sustancias químicas nocivas al medio ambiente.
💥 ¿Tirarlos a la basura? Es un peligro de incendio.
♻️ ¿Tirarlos correctamente? Es salud pública.
Encuentra puntos de desecho de v**eadores GRATUITOS cerca de ti:
https://whatnowco.org/

Stop Opioid Overdoses - You Can HelpAny opioid overdose can happen to anyone, from prescription pain medicine to fake pi...
11/11/2025

Stop Opioid Overdoses - You Can Help

Any opioid overdose can happen to anyone, from prescription pain medicine to fake pills. BUT overdoses can be stopped, and fast action saves lives.

Here’s what you can do:
Carry naloxone (Narcan): a medicine that can wake someone up and help them breathe again.
Know the signs: slow or no breathing, blue lips or nails, hard to wake up.
Call 911 right away if you think someone is overdosing.

Get free naloxone and at Ouray County Public Health!

Let’s keep our friends, families, and neighbors safe.

Spanish translation
Detenga las sobredosis de opioides: usted puede ayudar
Cualquier sobredosis de opioides puede ocurrirle a cualquiera, desde analgésicos recetados hasta pastillas falsas. PERO las sobredosis se pueden detener, y actuar con rapidez salva vidas.
Esto es lo que puede hacer:
Lleve naloxona (Narcan): un medicamento que puede despertar a alguien y ayudarle a respirar de nuevo.
Conozca las señales: respiración lenta o nula, labios o uñas azules, dificultad para despertar.
Llame al 911 de inmediato si cree que alguien está sufriendo una sobredosis.

Mantengamos seguros a nuestros amigos, familiares y vecinos.

Do You Or Your Family Need Health Insurance? Finding affordable insurance is a challenge—especially in rural communities...
11/10/2025

Do You Or Your Family Need Health Insurance?

Finding affordable insurance is a challenge—especially in rural communities like those on the Western Slope. Tri-County Health Network’s trained Health Coverage Guides (HCGs) can help you enroll or renew your coverage through Health First Colorado (Medicaid), CHP+ (Child Health Plan Plus), or Connect for Health Colorado (Marketplace).

Call Tri-County Health Network at 970-708-7096 or Email enrollment@tchnetwork.org to schedule an appointment.

A deep love for agriculture can be rewarding, joyful, and at times, painful. Colorado's agricultural community knows how...
11/09/2025

A deep love for agriculture can be rewarding, joyful, and at times, painful. Colorado's agricultural community knows how to pull together to help each other navigate through stressful times.

Join this free film event hosted by SPARC (Su***de Prevention and Recovery Coalition), CDA, and regional partners, for food, camaraderie, and a meaningful discussion about mental health in our communities.

📆 November 17, 2025 - 5:30PM-7:30PM
📍 Montrose Pavillion

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177 Sherman Street Suite 103
Ouray, CO
81432

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+19703254670

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