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Health Solutions, a respected leader in behavioral health, substance use treatment, and integrated care in southern and rural Colorado, announced today that it will assume operational responsibility for the programs and services currently delivered by Mind Springs Health. The transition, effective immediately, reflects a commitment to stabilize and improve access to high-quality, state-of-the-art, locally driven healthcare in western Colorado.

Services in western Colorado will operate under the new name Health Solutions West.  Jason Chippeaux, the current CEO and president of Health Solutions, will also serve as the CEO of Health Solutions West.

“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. “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. Client care remains a top priority and Health Solutions West is committed to stewarding a seamless transition.

Health Solutions brings decades of experience delivering compassionate, evidence-based services in some of Colorado’s most underserved communities. 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.”

Through this transition, Health Solutions will contribute its extensive expertise in medical and behavioral health care to western Colorado.

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 (MARC)
• 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 (SOS), which provides Health Solutions support to the Pueblo Police Department during emergencies like welfare checks, mental health interventions, and trespassing situations
• The Acute Treatment Unit (ATU), 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
• And several more.

Current clients of Mind Springs Health will continue to receive services without interruption. Existing locations will remain open, and Health Solutions is actively engaging staff across the region to ensure local experience and relationships are preserved.