Mental health survey finds Yampa Valley residents struggle with loneliness, substance use disorders

Mental health survey finds Yampa Valley residents struggle with loneliness, substance use disorders

The Steamboat Springs City Council heard a sobering assessment of behavioral health in the Yampa Valley on Tuesday: Despite strong awareness of local resources and a reputation for community support, many residents still face loneliness, high levels of substance use and persistent barriers to getting care when they need it. Brittney Wilburn, executive director of Northwest Colorado-based nonprofit The Health Partnership, summarized to council at…