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. When you give today, you're helping your neighbors get the care they need when they need it most. Your support strengthens the safety net that keeps families healthy. You are investing in the wellbeing of our rural community by ensuring that vital programs and services remain available to everyone that calls our community home.

But the true power of your gift is seen in the lives of the people you help: 

I just wanted to say thank you so much for helping me get set up with insurance. It's taken a huge weight off my shoulders. It's taken a huge weight off my shoulders... Things are finally getting easier. – Health Coverage Client.

There is still plenty of work ahead, but having my navigator makes everything feel less overwhelming. Without his help I would have probably gotten frustrated and put off getting care. – Patient Navigation Client.

After rehab, I had no idea how I'd be able to stay in Grand County or where to seek support to stay sober. My coordinator got me safe and listened to my needs. I don't know what i would've done without her. – Recovery Coordination Client.

Because of the voucher program, I could see a therapist again after a traumatic incident. I'm uninsured, so I couldn't have afforded it otherwise. Thank you! - Healthcare Voucher Client.

This wheelchair seat cover was so important to my wife. Thank you very, very much! – Supportive Services Voucher Client.

Your donation today ensures stories like these continue.

Last year, we reached more than 2,700 of our neighbors and saved our community over $1 million in healthcare costs - and your support helped make that possible! When you give today, you help the Grand County Rural Health Network continue showing up for our community and making sure residents in Grand and Jackson counties can access the care and support they deserve.

In 2024, our organizational impact included:

• 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 health, prescriptions, and other supportive services. The program increases access to care for uninsured and underinsured individuals and families.
    • 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 help with understanding, applying for, and enrolling in a variety of health insurance options. Our Health Coverage guides increase health insurance enrollment and save community members 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. 

  • Community Health Programs include community health workers who help with understanding health issues and accessing healthcare, community resources, and financial assistance for English and Spanish speakers. This includes peer-based recovery support for those affected by substance use, and in-depth support for youth and families with significant behavioral health concerns.

    • 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.