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Posted on: October 10, 2024

What: Behavioral Health Career Fair
Where: Front Range Community College Westminster Campus, Rocky Mountain Room, 3645 W. 112th Ave., Westminster
When: Friday, Oct. 11, 4–7 p.m.

Following the recommendations of the Adams County Behavioral Health Services and Supports Assessment: A Blueprint for Action, Adams County is addressing one of the barriers to behavioral health services: a lack of workforce.

Adams County is hosting a behavioral health career fair to bolster our workforce and better support the community. The fair is part of a joint effort between the Adams County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) and several county departments, including the Adams County Health Department, Sheriff’s Office, 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, and Workforce & Business Center. It seeks to connect employers with job seekers in the behavioral health field, including community-based therapists, co-responders, and more in both Adams and Broomfield Counties (the two counties included in the 17th Judicial District).

“Mental health issues disproportionately impact the criminal justice system. It is imperative we add these vital resources to our system to ensure individuals who are suffering from mental health crises receive the support and services they so desperately need. Otherwise, they too often end up in courtrooms or jails, which is not where we want them to be,” said Brian Mason, District Attorney for the 17th Judicial District. “This partnership between departments in Adams and Broomfield Counties will surely help to strengthen our mental health workforce and support our community through a much-needed addition of resources.”

The career fair also highlights the Behavioral Health subcommittee of the CJCC and its efforts to re-assess criminal justice issues in the county, including the expansion of law enforcement co-responder programs.

“As a county, we are proud to allocate American Rescue Plan Act dollars into co-response—especially when the findings from the Adams County Health Department’s 2024 behavioral health study showed so much need for innovative and immediate action to address these needs in our communities,” said Emma Pinter, Chair of the Adams County Board of Commissioners and Chair of the Behavioral Health Subcommittee of the CJCC. “Data shows co-responder programs are one of the ways we can make a positive difference for people struggling who need real-time support. We hope this job fair will help staff up these new co-response positions and many other Behavioral Health positions in organizations serving Adams County.”

Recruiters are seeking people with various qualifications: LPC, LPCC, LCSW, LSW, LAC, PhD, and PSYD.

“Our community is experiencing a mental health crisis,” said Adams County Sheriff Gene Claps. “The time is now to get involved and be part of helping our fellow community members get the resources and help they need.”

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Posted on: November 19, 2024

Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $12 Million in Open Space Grants

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $12 million in open space grants for 21 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the fall 2024 grant cycle came from revenues from the first half of the 2024 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.

Dionne Stroter
Posted on: November 5, 2024

Adams County Appoints Dionne Stroter as Deputy County Manager

Adams County is proud to announce the appointment of Dionne Stroter as Deputy County Manager. A Colorado native with over 20 years of experience in public administration, Stroter brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for equity and community engagement to her new role.

Consul Mexico Visit
Posted on: October 31, 2024

Adams County Hosts Consul General of Mexico for Collaborative Lunch Meeting with Board of County Commissioners

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners and senior leadership welcomed the appointed Consul General of Mexico in Denver, Ambassador Pavel Melendez-Cruz, at a meet-and-greet lunch on Tuesday, Oct. 29. This meeting fostered an invaluable discussion on deepening partnerships to better serve Adams County’s growing Mexican community and enhance mutual collaboration across economic, social, and cultural initiatives.

Kristin Sullivan
Posted on: October 22, 2024

Adams County Appoints Kristin Sullivan as Deputy County Manager

Adams County is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristin Sullivan as Deputy County Manager. Sullivan brings 20 years of experience in local government and urban planning, including 11 years of prior service with Adams County, and is set to strengthen the county’s leadership team with her extensive knowledge and expertise.

Posted on: October 14, 2024

Commissioners’ Corner: Looking Back to Move Forward

By Emma Pinter, Chair of the Adams County Board of Commissioners

When Adams County puts together our annual community report, teams across our departments pore over a year of successes, statistics, and stories to decide what should be included. We compare each moment side-by-side with our mission and vision and evaluate our accomplishments based on what matters most—the impact they had on the lives of our county’s residents.

Posted on: October 10, 2024

Behavioral Health Employers Need More Workers—Adams County Looking to Make the Connection

What: Behavioral Health Career Fair
Where: Front Range Community College Westminster Campus, Rocky Mountain Room, 3645 W. 112th Ave., Westminster
When: Friday, Oct. 11, 4–7 p.m.

Following the recommendations of the Adams County Behavioral Health Services and Supports Assessment: A Blueprint for Action, Adams County is addressing one of the barriers to behavioral health services: a lack of workforce.

Posted on: October 3, 2024

Colorado Air and Space Port Achieves National Airport Designation

Elevated Status in FAA Classification Positions Airport for Future Growth and Funding Opportunities

Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) is proud to announce its new designation as a National General Aviation Airport, the highest classification in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). This significant achievement reflects the airport's increasing activity, infrastructure, and regional importance in aviation.

David Fraser
Posted on: September 18, 2024

Adams County Appoints David Fraser as Interim County Manager

Adams County is pleased to announce the appointment of David Fraser as the Interim County Manager. Fraser, a distinguished leader with three decades of experience in local government, will guide the county through this transitional period until Spring 2025, when the Board of County Commissioners will seek a permanent replacement.