Health Solutions, a Pueblo-based provider of behavioral health, substance-use treatment and integrated care, announced on April 7 it acquired Grand Junction’s Mind Springs Health and immediately assumed operational responsibility for the programs and services currently delivered.

Services in western Colorado will operate under the new name Health Solutions West, according to a news release from Health Solutions.

Jason Chippeaux, the current CEO and president of Health Solutions, will also serve as the CEO of Health Solutions West, according to the news release.

“For years, Health Solutions has built a trusted model of care in rural Colorado, meeting people where they are and supporting the whole person,” Chippeaux said in the news release. “We are ready to bring that same commitment to Western Colorado — to earn trust, improve outcomes and create a safety-net system that communities can count on.”

Current clients of Mind Springs Health will continue to receive services without interruption and should attend their appointments as planned. Existing locations will remain open, and Health Solutions is actively engaging staff across the region to ensure local experience and relationships are preserved, the news release said.

With a focus on integrated, person-centered care, the organization plans to enhance service quality, strengthen community partnerships and ensure the stability of the safety-net system in the communities previously served by Mind Springs.

The transition comes at a critical time, following growing concerns from residents and local leaders about the availability, consistency and quality of mental health services in the region. Health Solutions is working closely with state and local partners to ensure a smooth and transparent transition. Community engagement, staff retention and continuity of care are key priorities.

“Community members deserve stability, compassion and access to care when they need it,” Chippeaux said. “We are here to listen, to collaborate and to build something stronger together.”

Health Solutions did not mention West Springs Hospital and what the acquisition may mean for it. Mind Springs Health closed West Springs, the Grand Valley’s only in-patient psychiatric hospital, on March 10.

ABOUT HEALTH SOLUTIONS

Founded in Pueblo in 1962, Health Solutions has established itself over the decades as a cornerstone of healthcare in southern and rural Colorado, earning a reputation as an innovative, caring service provider and trusted community partner.

In more than 60 years since it began providing care, Health Solutions has grown its line of services to meet the community’s ever-evolving needs.

Health Solutions currently has locations across Pueblo, Huerfano and Las Animas counties that offer services including:

• Family Medicine, which offers primary care services, care coordination services, an on-site pharmacy and a lab, and a Medication Assisted Recovery Center.
• Behavioral health services that include adult, youth and family, and early childhood services.
• The Learning Tree, a childcare facility that focuses on social-emotional learning.
• Solutions Outreach Services, which provides Health Solutions support to the Pueblo Police Department during emergencies such as welfare checks, mental health interventions and trespassing situations.
• The Acute Treatment Unit, a 15-bed inpatient facility for men and women 18 years of age or older who are in an emotional crisis or have a psychiatric need.

The organization serves individuals and families across the lifespan through outpatient care, crisis response, addiction recovery, primary care integration and community-based programs. Health Solutions is known for its compassionate, client-focused approach and its strong partnerships with healthcare providers, law enforcement, schools and local governments.

Learn more about Health Solutions at www.health.solutions.