Grand Valley Connects hosts focus groups to better understand access to resources

The Grand Valley Connects team at Mesa County Public Health is hosting a series of focus groups this summer. The goal is to learn from people in the community about their experiences finding and using resources in Mesa County. We want to better understand what is available and how to improve current services. 

These focus groups are geared towards community members who have children and women ages 18 - 45. Participants can obtain a $25 gift card for their participation. Translation services will be provided if needed for Spanish-speaking community members. 

 

FOCUS GROUP TOPICS & LOCATIONS

Transportation- June 18

(How people get to work, medical appointments, etc.)

 

Session One

10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Health & Human Services Building 

Room 1060

510 29 1/2 Road in Grand Junction

 

Session Two

6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Central Library 

Monument Room

443 N 6th Street in Grand Junction

 

Childcare- June 25

(How people gain access to childcare)

Session One

10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Workforce Center 

Room 154

512 29 1/2 Road in Grand Junction
 

Session Two

6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Clifton Library 

Mt. Garfield Room

3270 D 1/2 Road, Building A in Clifton

 

Support for Children with Special Healthcare Needs- July 2

(How people navigate support for children with special healthcare needs)

 

Session One

10:30 AM -11:30 AM

Health & Human Services Building 

Room 1060

510 29 1/2 Road in Grand Junction

 

Session Two

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Mesa County Libraries Fruita Branch 

Idea Lab

324 N Coulson St in Fruita

 

Medical Care- July 9

(How people access medical care for preventative care)

 

Session One

10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Workforce Center 

Room 154

512 29 1/2 Road in Grand Junction

 

Session Two

6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Central Library in the classroom

443 N 6th Street in Grand Junction

 

Mental Health- July 16

(How people access mental health for themselves and children)

 

Session One

10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Health & Human Services Building

Room 1060

510 29 1/2 Road in Grand Junction

 

Session Two

6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Central Library in the classroom

443 N 6th Street in Grand Junction

 

Legal- July 23

(How people access legal support in Mesa County)

 

Session One

10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Workforce Center

Room 154

512 29 1/2 Road in Grand Junction

 

Session Two

6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Central Library in the classroom

443 N 6th Street in Grand Junction

 

Food- July 30

(How people access food for their family)

 

Session One

10 AM - 11 AM

Health & Human Services Building

Room 1060

510 29 1/2 Road in Grand Junction

 

Session Two

6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Clifton Library 

Mt. Lincoln Room

3270 D 1/2 Road, Building A in Clifton

 

HOW TO REGISTER

We do ask that people sign up ahead of time for the focus groups. Start the registration process in English or Spanish. You will then receive a link to complete your demographic information and select the session you want to attend.  You can also call 970-683-2663 to register.

 

ABOUT GRAND VALLEY CONNECTS 

Grand Valley Connects provides enhanced resource navigation for people in Mesa County. This free service is available for anyone in the community, regardless of their needs. 

Resources include things like:

• Behavioral Health
• Childcare
• Educational Programs
• Employment Services
• Disability Services
• Family Support
• Food Assistance
• Medical Health and Health Coverage
• Help with Utility Bills
• Veteran Services

You can connect with our resource navigators on our website or by calling 970-683-2663.