Background Statement
Our History
The Health Partnership began with a simple but powerful idea: our communities are stronger when we work together. In 2006, healthcare providers across Northwest Colorado came together around a shared agenda to address the health needs of the Yampa Valley and build stronger, more resilient systems of care. That spirit of collaboration continued to grow, and, in 2016, evolved into the nonprofit organization is it today, Northwest Colorado Community Health Partnership.
Over the past 10 years, The Health Partnership has grown alongside the communities we serve. We are proud of the partnerships we have built with local businesses, healthcare providers, nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations, and even more proud of the people we have had the privilege of walking alongside through some of life’s most challenging moments. Every partnership, every connection, and every person we have supported has helped shape who we are today.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, The Health Partnership is funded primarily through federal and state grants. At our core, we are guided by a deep commitment to advancing health equity and strive to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As we look toward the next decade, we remain committed to strengthening the connections that cultivate a thriving community.
Our Journey Through the Years
2017
Launch of the Care Coordination program, providing one-on-one support to help people access transportation, primary care providers, housing & financial stability, transportation and other needed resources. We also launched the Navigation Networks, bringing together case managers, navigators, and care coordinators to identify available resources and create county-specific resource and referral lists in English and Spanish.
2018
Navigation Networks evolves into Collaborative Care meetings to support wraparound services and improve coordination among direct-service staff.
2019
Northwest Colorado Community Health Partnership is renamed The Health Partnership. Health insurance outreach and enrollment services begin, helping people find plans and understand how to use coverage through the health exchange.
2020
Launch of the Community Recovery Program in response to the need for substance use disorder recovery support and safe, substance-free spaces. Also efforts to bring the Community Resource Network online to support virtual care team collaboration meetings.
2021
Programs are consolidated and strengthened, High Fidelity Wrap Around Services is introduced for youth with complex mental health needs, and a two-year strategic plan is drafted.
2022
Completion of the Community Health Needs Assessment; launch of Jail Care Coordination in Routt County; and reestablishment of Care Coordination Collaborative meetings in Routt and Moffat counties.
2023
Launch of the Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative (RFWI) to help organizations and businesses support staff in substance use disorder recovery.
2024
Behavioral Health Care Coordination is formalized with UC Health; Jail/Judicial Care Coordination deepens its work with Moffat County Jail-Based Behavioral Health Services and the 14th Judicial Recovery Court; High Fidelity Wraparound expands into Rio Blanco County; and the Community Impact team grows with new Regional Health Connector and Promotora roles.
2025
The organization reaches its largest scale yet, with six Care Coordinators serving Routt, Moffat, and Rio Blanco counties; the Peer Recovery team becoming the largest peer recovery program in Northwest Colorado; the Judicial Program adding dedicated management and launching the Handle with Care initiative with the Moffat County Sheriff's Office and the Moffat County School District; Health Coverage being recognized by Connect for Health CO as a model site; and work beginning on a Social Health Information Exchange (SHIE) to streamline referrals.
Looking forward, The Health Partnership remains dedicated to expanding its reach and impact, steadfast in its mission to advance health equity and foster a healthier, more connected community. Together with its partners and community members, it continues to build a future where everyone has access to the care and support they need.