Thriving Communities

San Juan Basin Public Health believes that every person deserves to live a healthy, addiction-free life.

The Thriving Communities Programs work to reach that goal in La Plata and Archuleta counties through education, collaboration, and policy development which positively impacts community norms and empowers youth to make healthier choices, and increase the number of developmental assets.

  1. Suicide Prevention

SJBPH believes in supporting all aspects of a person's health, including mental health. The Suicide Prevention program is working to decrease the rates of suicide mortality and attempts for all individuals in La Plata county.

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  1. Tobacco Education
  1. Youth Substance Use Prevention