Steel City Behavioral Health, LLC

11/11/2025

Skin picking is a common and difficult behavior in individuals with PWS, often triggered or worsened by anxiety, transitions, boredom, or skin irritation. Skin picking behavior may appear as frequent touching, rubbing, or scratching of the skin or nails, sometimes leading to sores or other injuries. In individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome, this behavior can be repetitive and difficult to control, often linked to sensory seeking or anxiety rather than intentional self-harm. This document provides information on strategies and interventions to help reduce the chances of or mitigate the behavior of skin picking. You will also find samples of specific sensory activities and a sample daily sensory routine; all designed for individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome.

Check out our document Strategies, Interventions, and Routines for the Prevention or Mitigation of Skin Picking in Individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome athttps://www.pwsausa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Strategies-Interventions-and-Routines-for-the-Prevention-or-Mitigation-of-Skin-Picking-in-Individuals-with-Prader-Willi-Syndrome.pdf

11/11/2025

The Pueblo Shelter has successfully operated the emergency shelter location at 710 W. 4th St. for over a year. SafeSide Recovery has designated the 710 W. 4th St. emergency shelter location, “The Relief Shelter.”

October 30, 2025, marked a year of ownership, since the City of Pueblo received the deed from the former Pueblo Rescue Mission and took over the operations and oversight of The Pueblo Shelter.

“Last year we worked diligently with community partners, former staff and our City staff to get the emergency shelter at The Pueblo Shelter operational and now it serves our city year-round,” said Mayor Heather Graham .

The Relief Shelter offers a safe, dignified place to rest and stay protected from severe weather. Previously the Mayor’s Office issued an emergency declaration with a specific timeframe for when the emergency shelter is open, however the Pueblo City Council approved an ordinance on December 23, 2024, amending zoning restrictions to rezone 710, 724 and 728 W. 4th St. from B-4, Central Business Zone District to S-1, Government Use Zone District. Ordinance No. 10875 allows the 710 W. 4th St. building to operate as an emergency shelter year-round without zoning restriction for congregate shelter stipulations.

“Emergency shelter declarations are no longer necessary for The Relief Shelter location due to updated zoning for both locations at 710 and 728 W. 4th St.,” said Mayor Graham. “This allows the emergency shelter to operate 365 days a year regardless of weather or other circumstances, so our unhoused communities’ needs are met year-round.”

Mayor Graham is still able to issue emergency shelter declarations if The Relief Shelter reaches capacity and is unable to accommodate all of the City’s unhoused individuals at 710 W. 4th St. and the 728 W. 4th St. residential program location. With previous emergency shelter declarations churches, synagogues and other entities have operated overnight shelters to serve unhoused individuals seeking services.

“Our team is ready to serve the unhoused community of Pueblo, whether it’s through our overnight emergency shelter operations or if it’s through our residential program,” said President of SafeSide Recovery Rob Miller.

Emergency sheltering operations include safe and separate overnight sheltering for male and female guests. The Relief Shelter is designed to be as low-barrier and welcoming as possible with an emphasis on safety for all seeking overnight shelter. The Relief Shelter operates each day from 9:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. the next morning.

Read more: https://www.pueblo.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=4892

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

Event Details:
- November 15 & 16, 2025
- The Curtis Hotel - Denver, Co
- Sat: 10 AM-5 PM | Sun: 10 AM-3 PM
- FREE PARKING

New entrepreneurs, New location, Same AWESOME mission. Shop one-of-a-kind gifts created by 30+ incredible entrepreneurs with disabilities! From handmade art and apparel to pet products and holiday items, every purchase has a story, a purpose, and a whole lot of heart.

Mark your calendars and get ready for some AWESOME shopping!

Can't make it? Shop online Nov 15 - Jan 4 at celebrateshop.org

11/11/2025

11/09/2025

We are thrilled to have Kara Napolitano from Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking as the presenter for our next ACHT-Pueblo meeting. Encourage your co-workers and others interested in learning more about Human Trafficking to attend this meeting on Tuesday, November 18th. Details below.

11/07/2025

We are one week away from our first Community Engagement Session! Have you registered yet?

What to expect:
✔ Council Presentation: The council will present results from our literature review, community survey and policy scan of key areas required by our federal funding.

✔ Engagement: This will be an interactive session, where you will be able to give feedback about what you think is most important to include in our next five-year plan.

✔ Come with questions: We welcome your questions, feedback and ideas to help us set our priorities. Questions can be asked in advance by completing our Google Form at https://forms.gle/xcZfdhkS1CUW7vKBA.

For accommodation requests, or help with registration, please email us at coloradoddcouncil@gmail.com.

Registration links to the three events is in our comments. We hope you are able to attend!

Image Description: A promotional flyer for the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council's "Community Engagement Sessions." The graphic features two circular photo cutouts showing diverse groups of people smiling and interacting. The text lists "COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS" and details three virtual event options on Zoom, with dates and times in November: Option 1 on Friday, November 14th (12:00-2:00 PM), Option 2 on Tuesday, November 18th (4:00-6:00 PM), and Option 3 on Thursday, November 20th (8:00-10:00 AM). The text also states, "Registration is required," and provides a unique QR code to the registration link for sessions. The logo for the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council is visible at the bottom.

11/04/2025

Today, November 4th, at 2pm MT you are invited to a national virtual town hall to mobilize communities in support of 8 million+ children with disabilities and defend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Parents, educators & advocates—your voices matter!

🔗 Register now at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ROjpXDrPS76Hm2y3udCXbg #/registration

This event is co-sponsored by National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities, Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc., Center for Learner Equity, The Arc of the United States, Council for Exceptional Children, NCLD (National Center for Learning Disabilities), and the National Down Syndrome Congress.

10/22/2025

10/19/2025

🎢✨ Last-Minute Disney Magic Alert! ✨🏰

We just had a cancellation for our December Disneyland trip — which means we now have ONE male spot open! 🎟️

If you or someone you know has been dreaming of visiting The Happiest Place on Earth this holiday season, now’s your chance to join the fun! 🎅🎠🎄

Spots like this don’t last long — message or call us today for details! 🌟✨