SummitNews: November 2024

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November 15, 2024 – In this issue of SummitNews, we’re pleased to announce our new Chief Financial Officer, John Dowling, who comes to us with over 20 years of experience! Plus, learn earn how you can be a part of Giving Tuesday, Colorado Gives Day and much more!

 

Introducing our New CFO

SummitStone Health Partners is happy to announce the hiring of our Chief Financial Officer. John Dowling, CPA, comes to us with over 20 years of experience.

 

John has worked with both non-profit and for-profit companies as a CFO, auditor, and a key strategic partner for over 20 years. John received his Masters of Accounting in IT and Entrepreneurship form the University of Denver. His experience in financial modeling, fiscal transparency, process improvement, regulatory compliance and reporting are skills that will benefit SummitStone now and into the future. John’s experience provides the expertise that will help lead SummitStone into the new year and beyond. John shared, “I am excited to join the SummitStone team and help the organization drive its vision of health for the Northern Colorado community. I look forward to bringing my experience, skills, and dedication to advance SummitStone’s impact and support its vital mission in behavioral health.” 

 

On a personal level, John grew up exploring the Adirondacks, snowboarding down the slopes as often as he mountain-biked single-track. After moving to Colorado and the Rocky Mountains, John added camping and fly fishing to his repertoire. John and his wife met at an airport, fitting since they and their children love to travel around the country, meeting people, and experiencing foods, national parks and water activities. John is passionate about helping and mentoring others, John believes that if something is worth doing, it is worth doing right. 

 

Join us in welcoming John to our community and SummitStone Health Partners!

Mark Your Calendar

Mark your calendar as we kick off the giving season through Giving Tuesday on December 3, and Colorado Gives Day on December 10! You can donate here as early as November 1!

We need your support now more than ever and invite you to join us in this incredible movement and help us fundraise for SummitStone. Your contribution will directly support our mission to serve our communities by fostering trust, empowering recovery and inspiring hope. For example, funds raised through November and December will support our Peer Support Services and Spirit Crossing Clubhouse programs, which are centered in fostering community and supporting members throughout their recovery journey.  

This December is your opportunity to make a lasting impact—it is easily the best time to give! #RecoveryInCommunity

November Spotlight: Harm Reduction Services

Substance use is a pressing issue that affects communities nationwide, including Larimer County. In fact, one in ten residents in Larimer County lives with substance use disorder. Harm reduction is a powerful public health strategy aimed at minimizing the negative consequences associated with drug use. These strategies promote healthier behaviors in non-judgemental ways.

At SummitStone, we’re committed to supporting our community through harm reduction efforts to prevent overdose. Our client-facing locations are equipped with harm reduction carts that offer essential items such as Narcan and drug testing strips, all available at no cost. If you or someone you know could benefit from these resources, simply visit any client-facing SummitStone location to pick up what you need.

For any questions regarding our harm reduction efforts or harm reduction carts, please contact Hauna Kelly-Ontiveros.

Learn more about Harm Reduction

 Drug Policy Alliance
Northern Colorado Health Alliance
National Harm Reduction Coalition

Upcoming Events

Warrant Clearance Event

Saturday, November 16

9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Larimer County Justice Center

Desk Chair Workspace Mental Health Support Fair

Thursday, November 21

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Desk Chair Workspace

Question. Persuade. Refer (QPR) Training

Friday, November 15

10 a.m. – noon

Virtual

This FREE virtual training is 60-90 minutes and presented by a SummitStone certified QPR instructor. The QPR mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to help someone in crisis. Sign up here.

SummitStone in the Community

We celebrated Latiné Heritage Month with Heart and Sol in Loveland with resources and live music.

Our team enjoyed sharing youth resources at the Cottonwood Plains Elementary Family Resource Fair.

The Loveland Co-Responder Team participated in the Fentanyl Awareness Event hosted by Loveland Police at Thompson Valley High School.

Our school-based team provided resource information to attendees at a Resource Fair organized by Poudre School District.

Interested in collaborating with SummitStone?

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summitstone.org | (970) 494-4200

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