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Break the stigma around mental health

Posted 8/20/25

Dear Editor,

I want to thank you for the article on ending the stigma around mental health titled “Optimal Mental Health” by Christopher Kelley.

I work on the mental health side at Clinica Family Health & Wellness as a Peer Support...

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Break the stigma around mental health

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Dear Editor,

I want to thank you for the article on ending the stigma around mental health titled “Optimal Mental Health” by Christopher Kelley.

I work on the mental health side at Clinica Family Health & Wellness as a Peer Support Specialist. We follow an integrated WHOLE health model, and we have locations in both Nederland and Gilpin.

I witness the hesitancy and stigma in getting mental health care and support on a daily basis. As someone who has been in therapy for over a decade, I can attest to receiving mental health care as absolutely life-changing and something that has helped me with everything from escaping and healing from a traumatic and abusive relationship to improving interpersonal relationships in my family, friendships, work life, and beyond.

As a Peer Support Specialist, my passion is to serve as a positive role model and peer in this regard, and I highly encourage anyone and everyone to give it a try! If you are ready to start, please give our main line a call at 303-443-8500.

You are not alone!

Chelsey LaForge

Black Hawk