You've got people now.
You've got people now.
My journey in youth advocacy began during high school when I took on the role of educating my peers about sexual health. This early experience ignited my passion for supporting young people. As I transitioned into emergency nursing, I had the privilege of working with individuals across different age groups, gaining valuable insights into their unique needs and challenges.Becoming a nurse practitioner allowed me to delve deeper into addressing the specific concerns of youth, particularly in Colorado, where substance use among young people posed significant challenges. Through my work, I've encountered diverse situations that have enriched my understanding and honed my ability to provide effective care and support.
I am deeply motivated to be a part of the adolescent team focusing on substance use because I believe in the transformative power of early intervention and compassionate support for young individuals facing these challenges. Firstly, adolescence marks a pivotal period of exploration and development, during which individuals are particularly susceptible to the influence of substances. By joining a specialized team, I aim to leverage my expertise and passion to provide tailored interventions and support services that address the unique needs of adolescents struggling with substance use.
I love disconnecting from everything and binge watching trashy tv shows while drinking an iced coffee. I enjoy spending time with my family and juggling the circus that is my life :)
Adolescence is a time of experimentation and risk-taking behavior. Offering care and support for substance use helps mitigate the risks associated with peer pressure, environmental influences, and other factors that may contribute to substance use initiation or continuation. substance use issues in youth can prevent the escalation of problems into more severe substance use disorders in adulthood. By intervening early, we can reduce the likelihood of long-term consequences such as chronic health issues, legal troubles, and social impairment.
MD
As emergency medicine includes all patient from birth to old age I naturally wanted to join the adolescent care team with Boulder. Going the extra mile for my younger patients feels very important to me as I know navigating the world and the health care system as a teen or young adult can be really challenging.
Enrollment Specialist
I am a part of this team, because I am a young adult and have seen things children go through in their teenage years. I feel like I would have a connection with these patients to where they would feel comfortable and willing to take this next step with my knowledge and personal experience, especially with mental health.
Our mission is to improve the lives of people with substance use disorders. We provide medication, resources, and support to help our patients succeed on their own terms, wherever they are.