Rocky Mountain Human Services

Tomorrow is Juneteenth, and it marks the official end of slavery in the United States and stands as a powerful reminder of the ongoing work toward freedom, equity, and justice.

RMHS honors this day and the enduring strength of Black communities across our country.

Please note that RMHS offices will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

RMHS Early Intervention Service Coordinators help children build important skills and reach developmental milestones — while supporting families every step of the way.

From coordinating services and connecting families to community resources to empowering caregivers with tools and support, our Service Coordinators make a meaningful difference through compassion, partnership, and care.

Interested in supporting children and families? We’re hiring a Bilingual Early Intervention Service Coordinator II to join our team.

Learn more and apply today:
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/9BEE3EBF701E08BFBFC0CCC35420494A/jobs/358769

Referrals for the INCLUDE Program are now open.

INCLUDE is a new RMHS program supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) experiencing homelessness or housing instability through housing navigation, coordinated services, and long-term community support.

We’re proud to continue expanding the ways RMHS supports individuals in accessing stable housing, strengthening community connections, and building pathways toward long-term stability and inclusion.

Learn more about INCLUDE and submit a referral: https://www.rmhumanservices.org/departments/the-include-program/

Colorado’s Long-Term Services and Supports system involves many key players, from state agencies and county boards to Medicaid, managed care organizations, and more.

So who actually makes the decisions that affect individuals and families?

RMHS Chief Strategy Officer Amy Becerra maps out how the pieces fit together and where the decision-making power actually sits.

Read it here: rmhumanservices.org/news/who-makes-decisions-and-how-the-pieces-fit-together/

Access to the internet plays an important role in connection, employment, independence, and everyday life — yet people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are still far less likely to be online than people without disabilities.

To help bridge this digital divide, AT&T and The Arc have partnered to offer free digital skills training designed specifically for people with I/DD.

Topics include:

✅ Computers, mobile devices, and video calls
✅ Navigating websites and search engines
✅ Avoiding scams and online fraud
✅ Building healthy online relationships
✅ Finding credible information online

To learn more, visit this website: https://thearc.org/our-initiatives/digital-literacy/

Caregiving can feel overwhelming — and too often, invisible. Finding community with people who understand your experience can make all the difference, especially when it comes to prioritizing your own mental health and self-care.

Join Creativity in Chaos, a free support group for caregivers of children with disabilities, created to foster connection, creativity, and space to recharge.

📅 Next session: Thursday, June 18, 12 PM
💙 Free to attend
✨ Join one session or all three
🌎 Open to caregivers everywhere

Hosted by Denver START, a program of RMHS, and the Inclusive Denver Project.

The link to register is in the comments.

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities, honor the history of advocacy, and recommit to inclusion and belonging.

At RMHS, we believe everyone deserves to live, work, and thrive in a community where they are fully valued and supported. Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

Ready to get outside this summer? The RMHS Summer Resource Guide has a full list of accessible trails, parks, playgrounds, museums, events, and other family-friendly activities across Colorado just waiting to be explored.

Plus, our guide gives you ideas for summer camps, reading programs, inclusive events, day trips, and community resources, many located along the Front Range.

Click the link in the first comment for your guide to a fun and accessible summer.

June is PTSD Awareness Month, and it’s a time to raise awareness about the far-reaching impact of post-traumatic stress disorder and to advocate for understanding, support, and care for those living with it.

PTSD affects just under 5% of the general adult population in the U.S. — but for veterans and first responders, that rate rises to nearly 8%. Without treatment, symptoms like flashbacks, severe anxiety, and insomnia can become even more serious. Trauma can affect anyone, and it often shows up in ways we don't expect, including in the people we support every day.

Whether you work in behavioral health, disability services, or caregiving, or you're simply someone who wants to better understand the people around you, awareness is a powerful first step.

Read more on the RMHS blog: rmhumanservices.org/news/ptsd-awareness-month-hope-through-awareness/

Three RMHS Early Intervention Service Coordinators, Jose Mendez, Madeline Schulenberg, and Sydney Noto, were nominated and named as finalists in a statewide award hosted by the Early Intervention Colorado Interagency Coordinating Council (CICC).

This award was designed to recognize service coordinators who go above and beyond by empowering families, finding appropriate resources, and showing support to others in the community.

Congratulations, Jose, Madeline, and Sydney! RMHS and the families you support are so lucky to have you!