We want to help! Addressing more than just medical problems can lead to a happier, healthier life. You shared with us that you have needs that are typically not addressed in the medical setting. Listed below are resources that may help you with those needs. If you don’t see a resource that is right for you or would like to talk about additional needs that you may have please contact Western Colorado 2-1-1 (by dialing 211 ), a free and confidential resource and referral center.
Gunnison County Public Health
Description: Public health provides a broad range of services from immunizations to birth control. The costs range from low cost to free depending on the service. Contact Phone:970-641-0209
Website: http://www.gunnisoncounty.org/152/Public-Health Location: 225 N Pine St. Suite E
Services Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5
Eligibility: Anyone needing medical services
Intake Procedure: Call to see if they provide services you are needing and to set up an appointment
Website: http://www.gunnisoncounty.org/152/Public-Health Location: 225 N Pine St. Suite E
Services Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5
Eligibility: Anyone needing medical services
Intake Procedure: Call to see if they provide services you are needing and to set up an appointment
Lighthouse Pregnancy Center
Description: Free services for women who just found out they are pregnant and need help making their decisions and discussing their options. They also offer support throughout pregnancy, education, and maternity and infant supplies.
Contact Phone: 970-596-1706
Website: http://lighthousegunnison.org/
Location:144 N Main Street, Suite D
Language: English
Services Hours: Mondays & Thursdays 10 am-2 pm; Tuesdays 4-6 pm
Eligibility: Any pregnant family
Intake Procedure: Call to set up an appointment
Contact Phone: 970-596-1706
Website: http://lighthousegunnison.org/
Location:144 N Main Street, Suite D
Language: English
Services Hours: Mondays & Thursdays 10 am-2 pm; Tuesdays 4-6 pm
Eligibility: Any pregnant family
Intake Procedure: Call to set up an appointment
Postpartum Support International
Description: Free support services for women during the pregnancy and postpartum period experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, or any other mood disorders specific to pregnancy and postpartum
Contact Phone: 1-800-944-4773
Website: http://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/pregnancy-postpartum-mental-health/
Language: English & Spanish
Services Hours: 24/7
Eligibility: Any family in the pregnant or postpartum period Intake Procedure: Call or go online to see which support groups would best suit you
Contact Phone: 1-800-944-4773
Website: http://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/pregnancy-postpartum-mental-health/
Language: English & Spanish
Services Hours: 24/7
Eligibility: Any family in the pregnant or postpartum period Intake Procedure: Call or go online to see which support groups would best suit you
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
Description: Twice a month gathering of Moms and moms to be to share hopes, fears, and insights in a safe and welcoming environment.
Contact Phone: 970-596-5662 Website: mops.org/groupsearch
Location: Webster Hall 117 N Iowa St. Gunnison, CO
Language: English and Spanish
Services Hours: 2ndand 4thWednesday at 9:00-11:00am Eligibility: Anyone pregnant or a mother of preschoolers Intake Procedure: First meeting is free, if you want to become a member there is a $40 membership fee.
Contact Phone: 970-596-5662 Website: mops.org/groupsearch
Location: Webster Hall 117 N Iowa St. Gunnison, CO
Language: English and Spanish
Services Hours: 2ndand 4thWednesday at 9:00-11:00am Eligibility: Anyone pregnant or a mother of preschoolers Intake Procedure: First meeting is free, if you want to become a member there is a $40 membership fee.
Women Infant Children Center (WIC)
Description: Free nutrition program providing education, nutritious food options, and breastfeeding support
Contact Phone: 970-641-7911
Website: gunnisoncounty.org/258/Women-and-Infant-Children-Program
Location: 225 N Pine. Gunnison
Language: English & Spanish
Services Hours: Monday-Thursday 8-5
Eligibility: Breastfeeding women – up to one year postpartum, children until the age of 5, infants, non-breastfeeding, postpartum women (up to 6 months postpartum), and pregnant women
Intake Procedure: Call Kim Bemis to set up an appointment 970-641-7911
Contact Phone: 970-641-7911
Website: gunnisoncounty.org/258/Women-and-Infant-Children-Program
Location: 225 N Pine. Gunnison
Language: English & Spanish
Services Hours: Monday-Thursday 8-5
Eligibility: Breastfeeding women – up to one year postpartum, children until the age of 5, infants, non-breastfeeding, postpartum women (up to 6 months postpartum), and pregnant women
Intake Procedure: Call Kim Bemis to set up an appointment 970-641-7911
Baby and Me Tabacco Free
Description: A program to help pregnant women stop smoking. If you remain tobacco-free (verified by blowing into a carbon monoxide detector) every month for up to one year, you will get a $25.00 coupon from Wal-Mart for diapers.
Contact Phone: 970-641-7911
Website: babyandmetobaccofree.org/find-a-location/colorado
Location:225 N Pine. Gunnison
Language: English & Spanish
Services Hours: Monday-Thursday 8-5
Eligibility: Any pregnant woman that is wanting to stop smoking
Contact Phone: 970-641-7911
Website: babyandmetobaccofree.org/find-a-location/colorado
Location:225 N Pine. Gunnison
Language: English & Spanish
Services Hours: Monday-Thursday 8-5
Eligibility: Any pregnant woman that is wanting to stop smoking
Nurse Family Partnership
Description: Free nurse home visitation program for first-time mom’s starting in pregnancy until the child is two years old
Contact Phone: 970-641-0209 or 970-252-5015
Website: Nursefamilypartnership.org
Location:225 N Pine St. Gunnison
Language: English & Spanish
Services Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5
Eligibility: Any woman during their first pregnancy
Intake Procedure: Call the NFP nurse to schedule an appointment
Contact Phone: 970-641-0209 or 970-252-5015
Website: Nursefamilypartnership.org
Location:225 N Pine St. Gunnison
Language: English & Spanish
Services Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5
Eligibility: Any woman during their first pregnancy
Intake Procedure: Call the NFP nurse to schedule an appointment
Prenatal Program and Healthy Communities
Description: Free program to low income pregnant women who do not qualify for Medicaid or who are on Emergency Medicaid. This program covers office visits during pregnancy.
Contact Phone: 970-641-7999
Website: gunnisoncounty.org
Location: 225 N Pine
Language: English & Spanish
Services Hours: Monday – Friday 8-5
Eligibility: Low income pregnant women who do not qualify for Medicaid or who are on Emergency Medicaid.
Intake Procedure: Call Ellen Pedersen to schedule an appointment and to see if you qualify
Contact Phone: 970-641-7999
Website: gunnisoncounty.org
Location: 225 N Pine
Language: English & Spanish
Services Hours: Monday – Friday 8-5
Eligibility: Low income pregnant women who do not qualify for Medicaid or who are on Emergency Medicaid.
Intake Procedure: Call Ellen Pedersen to schedule an appointment and to see if you qualify