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Youth & Adult Counseling

Confidential, complimentary therapy for all in Routt & Moffat Counties. This program provides five free counseling sessions to any community member in need. In partnership with over 60 licensed providers, REPS ensures access to essential mental health support at no cost.

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Suicide Prevention Advocates: SPA

Suicide Prevention Advocates (SPA) are ASIST-certified volunteers providing support for those struggling with suicide, survivors, and grieving loved ones. SPA works with UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center and individuals seeking ongoing support.

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Training

Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to save lives. Our training empowers you to be a voice for hope and healing in your community.

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Loss Assistance

REPS' Loss Assistance offers compassionate support for those affected by suicide, helping loved ones navigate emotional and practical challenges. Support is tailored to each individual’s needs. We are here to support you.

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Youth Ambassador Program: YAP

The Youth Ambassador Program (YAP) invites 8th-12th graders to play an active role in advancing REPS' mission within their communities. Participants work to raise awareness, foster support, and break the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide prevention.

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High School Education

We partner with high schools to foster mental health awareness and reduce stigma. Students watch Not Alone, a film on mental health struggles and recovery, and receive crisis prevention resources. Our It’s Real training equips teens to recognize issues, manage stress, and seek help.

It Takes Courage

It Takes Courage is a middle school outreach program designed to raise awareness of the importance of caring for your mental health and being aware of the signs of suicide by providing our youth with tools to instill courage and inspire growth of empathetic communities.

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  • Heather Savalox founded It Takes Courage in 2012 in response to the death of her niece, Kristina Arielle Calco, who took her own life in December, 2005. Kristina was bullied extensively in middle school, which led to very low self-esteem. This program targets middle school youth to discuss the impacts of bullying, depression, and anxiety as they relate to suicide. Great focus is spent on mental health, with the signs of depression explained and statistics presented as they relate to the age group in focus (under 15 years of age).