New Mental Health Center On Reservation Aims To Address High Rates Of Suicide

As the Mountain West continues to see a disproportionate number of youth suicides, one tribe in Southwest Colorado is opening up a new mental health center on its reservation to deal with the increasing rates. The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe is aiming to address the high rates of suicide, and increase mental well-being in the community.

According to DeAnne House, councilwoman for the tribe and a trained psychologist, opening a new behavioral health center on the reservation will provide the community with the help they are looking for. The new behavioral health center will have mental health clinical professionals . . .