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Loveland, Colorado is located approximately 40 miles north of Denver, the state’s capitol. Located near Fort Collins, the city contains two colleges, and one community college. There are also five private schools, that are faith-based, located in Loveland. Loveland has been named as one of the more desirable places to live in America. Loveland is fairly conservative in its views towards politics, and has a large Evangelical Christian population. There is a large population of artists that reside in the city, which has brought an art museum and an annual sculpture show in the summertime. There are also around 300 pieces of art that is located in the public arts collection for everyone to enjoy, with many of the pieces located at the Benson Sculpture Garden.¹

Mental Health in Loveland

Harvest Farm is a long-term, faith-based addiction recovery program that places individuals in an agricultural work setting to learn valuable skills. Each resident finds educational, spiritual and emotional support services, in addition to work-based therapeutic services that instill confidence, stability and self-esteem into each resident's life. By providing comprehensive services that address the whole person, Harvest Farm is able to help residents break the cycle of addiction so they can rejoin society and be positive, contributing members of the community. Call 970-568-9803, extension 4234 to find out more.²

In times of grief and mourning, individuals can benefit greatly from being able to share their feelings with others who have had similar experiences. Hospice of Northern Colorado facilitates a number of groups for those who have lost a loved one. A group specifically for men meets each month to provide emotional support. The Growing through Grief group gives mourners a safe and caring place in which to sort through their feelings and experience support from others in the group. A group for those who have lost a family pet is also available. To inquire about a group, call 970-352-8487.³

Foothills Gateway is a Loveland area non-profit that is committed to providing support services to the city's mentally and physically disabled residents so they can achieve an increased level of independence. Foothills' programs address many areas of need, from providing transportation to job skills training to life skills classes. The organization also takes small groups of disabled individuals on social outings, so they can interact with one another, as well as feel a sense of community as they interact with other Loveland residents. Together, these programs help participants learn valuable skills for greater self-sufficiency, but also facilitate greater self-esteem and improved self-confidence. For additional details, call 970-226-2345.⁴

Current Initiatives

The Homelessness Prevention Initiative is a grassroots effort to reduce the incidence of homelessness in Loveland and other cities along the northern Front Range. The purpose of the initiative is to stop homelessness before it starts. This is accomplished by providing needy families with grant-based funding to pay for rent, utilities, and other necessities, while they work to improve their financial and employment stability. In total, the organization has helped keep 20,000 people in their homes and off the streets. For additional information about the initiative, call 970-407-7021.⁵

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References

1. Sculpture in the Park. (2017). The Loveland High Plains Art Council. Retrieved from http://www.sculptureinthepark.org/.
2. Harvest Farm. (2017). About the Farm. Retrieved from http://www.harvestfarm.net/about_farm/index.php.
3. Hospice of Northern Colorado. (2017). Support Groups. Retrieved from http://www.hospiceofnortherncolorado.org/support-groups.
4. Foothills Gateway. (2017). Direct Services. Retrieved from http://www.foothillsgateway.org/services/FGIServices.aspx.
5. Homelessness Prevention Initiative. (2017). Our Mission. Retrieved from http://www.homelessnessprevention.net/.

Loveland is located in Larimer County, Colorado. It has a land area of 34.09 square miles and a water area of 1.47 square miles.  The population of Loveland is 76,897 people with 29,985 households and a median annual income of $56,277. .

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Therapy in Loveland is generally within financial reach for the average family, but some budget planning may be needed for a real commitment to weekly counseling. Remember that your mental health and happiness are important. Check with your Loveland therapist about insurance coverage or ask about sliding scale fees if there are any difficulties with accessibility. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Loveland public health department.