Grand County Rural Health Network

We ensure that everyone in our community has what they need to thrive and be healthy. We do that by working in partnership to advocate for and support the health of our community. We are a nonprofit health alliance focused on health equity. We are healthier together! 

From program participants: 

“I just wanted to say thank you so much for all the help with getting me set up with insurance. it's taken a huge weight off my shoulders. Once again, I really want to thank you. I am being able to save so much more money, and things are starting to get easier.” – Health Coverage Guide Client.

“The Grand County Rural Health Network staff are angels. I wouldn’t have made it without their help.” – Nurse Navigator Client.

“Thank you for the support I received from my Care Coordinator when I got out of rehab. I had no idea how I would be able to stay in Grand County and where to seek support to stay sober. I appreciate the work she did to get me safe; she listened to my needs.” – Care Coordinator Client.

“Thank you for always being there for me. Rural Health (Network) has made getting to and from my appointments so much easier. It is one less thing for me to worry about.” - Care Coordinator Client.

“Thank you very, very much for your efforts; this (wheelchair seat cover) was so important to my wife!” – Supportive Services Voucher Client.

 

About the Grand County Rural Health Network: 

We know that health is more than healthcare: mental health, health insurance, housing, and employment are just some of the issues that affect our health, and now, more than ever, we have been there to help. As a nonprofit community health alliance focused on health equity, we provide four lines of service: advocacy, collective impact, community organizing, and direct services.

Your contribution directly impacts our community. In 2024, our highlights include:

• 680 individuals assisted through Direct Services
• 45 organizations collaborated in Collective Impact
• 95 individuals participated in Community Organizing
• 5 issue areas targeted through Advocacy

In 2024, our organizational impact was: 

• Direct Services: We help people get the care they need in the existing system.
  • ACHES and PAINS Healthcare Voucher Program provides financial assistance for medical, dental, and mental healthcare as well as supportive services. The program increases access to care for uninsured and underinsured individuals. Program results include:
    • 158 adults and children served
    • 447 total vouchers issued
    • 88% vouchers supported mental health
    • $83,957 health services covered by vouchers. 
  • Health Coverage Program involves certified assisters that provide health insurance education and support with applications for a variety of health coverage options. Health Coverage team increases health insurance enrollment and saves people money by helping them understand their options for coverage and financial assistance.
    • 225 households served
    • 70% appointments with previously uninsured
    • 48% appointments conducted in Spanish
    • $8,543 average annual premium savings per household. 

  • Health Navigation Programs include community health workers who provide support to reduce barriers to health and human services, increase access to care, and improve the self-empowerment of program participants.

    • 304 individuals served

    • 22,052 client interactions

    • 12.5 average patient empowerment score increase

    • $160,571 financial assistance

• Community Organizing: We help create movement around issues that matter to our neighbors. We connect people to opportunities to advocate for change.
  • 95 participants engaged in our Community IMPACT team.
  • 3 focus areas: affordable housing, mental health and substance use, and preventative health.
  • 4 events focused on community building, sober spaces, and civic engagement reaching over 2,000 people.
• Collective Impact: We bring partners together to define a problem, create a shared vision, and work to solve it.
  • Over 30 organizations and over 100 people engaged in collective impact work through our Health and Human Services Coalition, Behavioral Health Strategic Planning, Peak Health Alliance steering committee, and navigator team meetings.
• Advocacy: We are a change agent. We speak for or against a cause, policy, or interest. This can be for an individual or community. We advocate for:
  • Improved access to behavioral health services, improved access to and provider payment for Medicaid, improved coverage and reduced cost of health insurance, reduced prescription costs, and improved food access. 
  • Supported SB24-034 to increase access to school-based health care.
  • Participated in advisory groups and coalitions to advance rural health, behavioral health, and effective health policy solutions.