Support, Inc. would like to take a moment to thank everyone that assisted with our Annual Holiday Event! From the snacks to the Tacky Sweater Contest, we had a marvelous time with our consumers and families. Big thanks to everyone that joined us- enjoy the photos shared below!
Please join us in welcoming our New Medical Coordinator, Jamie Weidman!
Hi everyone! My name is Jamie and I recently moved to Denver from Salt Lake City, Utah. I went to the University of Utah where I studied Pre-Pharmacy, got a B.S in Human Development, and a minor in Psychology. During my time in school, I always wanted to play a part in helping the community and volunteered at the Southern Utah Veterans Home and the Utah Naloxone Clinic.
Once I graduated, a big goal of mine was to aim for something that would allow me to use my education to make a positive impact in healthcare. I was fortunate enough to move to Colorado and get an opportunity to work in SEP Intake at Rocky Mountain Human Services. My time there solidified my desire to pursue this type of work long-term. I am excited to be a new addition to the team and can’t wait to learn the ropes of such a wonderful and meaningful organization!
We will have snacks, drinks, and prizes for the best holiday sweaters!!!
Please join us in welcoming Alex to the agency!
Hi there,
My name is Alex (She/her)! I’m from a small farm town in southern Minnesota and I recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse with a major in Community and Health Education. I decided to go on an adventure and ended up in Broomfield, CO, which led me to this job. I am passionate about a wide range of health topics, but specifically mental and emotional health. I want others to know they are welcomed, heard, and cared for.
I come from a family of 5. I have two older brothers that make my life both fun and challenging, if you can imagine. Thankfully, they gave me cute nephews, who I absolutely adore. You can find me playing tennis, hockey, volleyball, soccer, or golf. I would also never give up the chance to go for a long walk or hike. Other than staying active, my hobbies include playing Pfeffer, hanging out with my friends, and drinking coffee.
I am beyond excited to use my public health skills and be a part of the team!
Hi Team! My name is Samantha Cordova, and I feel honored and excited to join the Support Inc. family as an Associate Director of Operations for the Denver Metro 3 team. I have an MPH from Boston University School of Public Health with a background in health care management, process improvement, prevention, trauma-informed care, mental health, and substance use. I am passionate about serving my community, engaging in new experiences, and getting to meet new people.
I most recently worked as a Lead Case Manager for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program at Volunteers of America. I have also been serving in the Army Reserves as a Preventive Medicine Specialist for nearly 5 years. I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, but have lived in and traveled to over 10 countries. Colorado will always be home to me since I love the mountains, lakes, food scene, dog friendly patios and beautiful weather. I’m excited to start my next chapter at Support Inc., and I look forward to meeting and working with you all!
Please join us in congratulating our most recent Host Home Providers of the Month!!
The Denver Metro 4 team would like to nominate Jared Bedard and Nicole Hooker for HHP of the month. Jared and Nicole have been no strangers to working with individuals with developmental disabilities, as both families have been working as HHP for numerous years. They are both amazing providers and partners who work so in sync with one another.
Jared and Nicole have been instrumental with providing supports to a person with high behavioral needs that we serve. When we first reached out to the Bedard/Hooker family asking to take a PRS who going through a very difficult time, they without hesitation agreed to help support him and a home. They also have two other PRS in home who without a doubt are so cared for and are family to them.
Overall, the Bedard/Hooker family are one in a million. The love they share for their PRS and their family is admiring. Without a doubt, they always make sure to get to the root problem and don’t just choose an “easy out”. Their person-centered approach has proven to be successful time and time again, meeting their individual’s unique and challenging needs. Throughout these last few years, this family has shown what amazing support they are. We are all so thankful for the amazing work that they provide!!
This month we would like to take a moment to focus on self-care. We are “people helping people.” Self-care is utmost essential to do our jobs to best of our ability and take care of the people we serve. You may be wondering what is self-care? It seems as simple as doing something for yourself, but it is a multidimensional, multifaceted process of purposeful engagement in strategies that promote healthy functioning and well-being. What this means is consciously taking the time to do things to promote your own physical, mental, and emotional health.
Self-Care is important because it improves resiliency, reduces burnout, increased energy, reduces stress, anxiety, and depression, makes relationships stronger and improves happiness.
There are 5 types of Self-Care
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, 2014), some important self-care strategies include the following:
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