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Middle school years can be hard. Growing old can be hard. And they’re hard often for the same reason: it gets lonely. Loneliness is no different from hunger in that it’s a biological signal to take care of ourselves, but it can be so stressful that it acts on our bodies like a chronic disease.
Silver Thread Public Health District is trying to prevent these health problems, in addition to loneliness, before they even start, by encouraging the kinds of connections that are healthy for all of us. To do this, we’re aiming to pair our isolated seniors with youth we think could also benefit from the intergenerational connection. To encourage these connections, STPHD facilitates activities between the youth-elder pair that relate to common interests; the specifics will be left up to the pair.
If you have a teen or elder in mind that you think would benefit from this program, please reach out to Maddie at maddie@silverthreadphd.org.
2024 Lake City Summer Youth Program information and registration will be available in the spring.
We offer annual sport physicals in coordination with the Creede School District.
Currently annual sport physicals are only available through our Mineral County Office.
Contact the athletic director of the Creede School District for more information at 719-658-2220.
Mineral County offers annual preschool physicals in coordination with the Creede Early Learning Center and the Creede School District.
For more information on enrolling your child in their day care or pre-school programs, contact the Creede Early Learning Center Director at 719-658-2090.
The Build A Generation Coalition is Hinsdale County's community prevention coalition. Their vision is "to empower our community by informing and supporting the families that live here".
Dedicated to making this community the healthiest atmosphere to raise children in, BAG's activities focus on alcohol and drug use prevention.
Each year BAG hosts events developed just for children and youth,including the always-popular Summer Youth Program. This program is available to all children between the ages of 6 and 12, and consists of a 2 week day camp with games, arts, crafts, and life skills lessons.
To learn more about BAG and and get involved email Josephine Swift at americorpscreede@gmail.com
UpRISE is Colorado’s Social Justice Tobacco Control Movement.
Designed to give our youth a voice against the advertising pressure of the tobacco industry, UpRISE members engage in youth-driven, community change.
Their mission is to expose the dangerous practices of the tobacco industry and increase awareness about why many youth use nicotine and other substances.
They identify root causes of nicotine use among youth in communities, researching solutions, and meeting with decision-makers to advocate for change. UpRISE recognizes the power of young people and amplifies their voices.
To get involved, contact Josephine Swift at americorpscreede@gmail.com.
