HeadQuarters

WANT A BETTER WORLD? START WITH MENTAL FITNESS

Since 2024 HeadQuarters Has Provided: 

1,585 People with workshops education and coaching

$323,000  In Mental Health  Fund Scholarships

$800,000  In Annual Crisis Cost Savings in Garfield County Alone

297% Organizational  Growth since 2021

OUR WHY

Teaching people to regulate their emotions is: 

Crime prevention.

It's addiction prevention. 

It's suicide prevention.

It's generational healing. 

It is how we stop raising adults who explode, implode or shut down at the first sign of discomfort. 

Emotional regulation is not just a soft skill. It is survival. 

It's the foundation of a society where people can disagree without dehumanizing each other, where accountability isn't seen as an attack, and where conflict doesn't always have to mean violence. 

You want a better world? Start with Mental Fitness.

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WHAT IS MENTAL FITNESS?

Mental Fitness is the purposeful practice of taking care of our mind. Through this, we gain the tools and skills to cope with everyday stressors, creating the resilience to thrive.

We focus on the four quarters of Mental Fitness; social, emotional, physical, financial. 

ABOUT HQ

Founded in 2016, HeadQuarters works to prevent crises by engaging, educating, and empowering community members to develop skills and access tools for Mental Fitness—the practice of caring for one’s mind to build resilience and thrive. Our mission is to connect people with the right support at the right time.

We provide therapy assistance through the Mental Health Fund for those who can’t afford it, offering free or low-cost therapy to residents across the Roaring Fork Valley. Our sliding-scale Mental Fitness Coaching, free workshops, and peer-support groups have served people of varying background including parents, educators, first responders, and members of the LGBTQ+ and Latinx communities.

Research shows that preventive mental health programs can reduce crises by up to 50%, increase emotional resilience by 30%, and decrease stress-related health issues by 20%. Yet crisis intervention receives 14 times more funding than prevention—a costly and unsustainable imbalance. Waiting until someone is in crisis leads to far higher emotional, social, and financial costs for our community.

At HeadQuarters, we believe prevention is powerful. By investing in Mental Fitness, we can strengthen individual well-being, reduce crisis dependency, and build a healthier, more connected community—one where support begins long before crisis.

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TESTIMONIALS

The HeadQuarters Mental Health Fund saved my life. I was in the darkest time—struggling to make ends meet and care for my son—and this program made it possible to get help when I couldn’t afford it. I’m forever grateful.                                            Cody, Aspen CO, Mental Health Fund Recipient

The Mental Health Fund is a beacon of hope for so many people in the darkest and most challenging moments of their life. It plays a critical role in the mental services landscape of our community and is a massive gift to the providers and clients that get to engage with it.                                                                                                                                                                                  Erik Wardell LPC, Mental Health Fund Provider

What a lovely gathering  - The guidance, participants, topic, activities, environment- all aspects - exceeded my expectations and were beyond therapeutic!
  Female, Basalt, CO, W Common Roots Group Attendee

HQ has made a huge difference. Without it I wouldn’t be where I’m at in my mental health. It has definitely saved my life.
  Female, Silt CO, Mental Health Fund Recipient

Working with my coach was truly transformative. Her guidance helped me clarify my goals, build confidence, and take practical steps toward lasting change. I feel more empowered, focused, and purposeful thanks to her coaching.                                Patrick, Basalt CO, Coaching Client