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Children’s resource fair, at-home opportunities, mental health support and more THERESA BAER
970-221-5551, 7 days a week. North Range Behavioral Health in Greeley also offers a no-cost telehealth therapy appointment for Weld County residents who are not currently enrolled in services. Access this confidential mental health support for you or loved ones by calling 970-347-2120 and mention “North Range Cares.” If you are in crisis, call SummitStone Crisis Line, 970-4944200; Colorado Crisis Services, 1-844493-8255 (or text “TALK” to 38255), or call 911.
FCMOD CONTINUES TO OFFER ATHOME DISCOVERY BOXES Supplement your at-home learning through engaging museum offerings. The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery (FCMoD) reopened this summer for on-site discovery but also continues to offer virtual programs, workshops and livestream events, in addition to exciting hands-on home Discovery Boxes, delivered straight to you! The museum’s Discovery Boxes are designed for two different age groups, (ages 3–6 and 7–11) and filled with a combination of books, toys, science experiments, learning challenges, guided explorations and educational activities, featuring themes ranging from ecosystem science, to space exploration, to time travel adventure. 14
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Visit www.fcmod.org/programs to learn more and reserve your Discovery Box (with sibling kit add-on, if desired) today. FREE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THOSE FEELING OVERWHELMED In stressful moments, it’s normal for feel anxious, angry, sad, exhausted and overwhelmed. If current events have you feeling any of these and you need to talk, you have options. The Health District of Northern Larimer County offers a noncrisis COVID-19 emotional support line for Larimer County where Behavioral Health Specialists offer COVID support services seven days a week via phone or video conference at no charge. They are also available to help with other mental health or substance use concerns. If you need someone to talk to, call
VIRTUAL KIDS COOKING CLASSES The Cooking Studio Fort Collins offers an at-home cooking experience for kids ages 9–15 where the kids can make desserts or even an entire family dinner with live coaching from a chef via video conference. Kids receive step-by-step instructions, chef tips and tricks and ask questions as they go because the chef is live in your kitchen. In September, the 60–90 minute video conferences take place at 1pm on Tuesdays for dessert classes and Thursdays at 4pm for dinner classes, with classes beginning at $15 per person. View the details and register online at www.the-cooking-studio.com/ kids-classes. CHILDREN IN NEED FAMILY RESOURCE FAIR Homeward Alliance hosts quarterly resource fairs for children and families experiencing homelessness or are near homelessness. On Saturday, September 12 from 9am to noon they will distribute children’s clothing and supplies and have community agencies on hand to offer a variety of supportive services and information at the Northside Aztlan Community Center, 112 East Willow Street in Fort Collins. If you are in need of supplies or services, contact
