A Community Foundation for Healing in The Roaring Fork Valley
Colorado Pathfinders is a non-profit organization committed to building a community network of support for the education, caring and healing of patients diagnosed with cancer or a chronic illness in the Roaring Fork Valley area.
Pathfinders works in collaboration with hospitals and other support organizations to provide patients and their caregivers with the tools needed to live their life productively through their treatment journey.
Fighting disease is hard enough without having to figure out how to navigate the medical system. Let us point you in the right direction for all your needs and information. Whether it is to the wig shop or to other specialists Pathfinder's gives you the educational resources and referrals you need to make your journey easier.
There are a many ways to get involved and support your community. Whether it is your time, services or donations, every contribution is meaningful and helpful. Click the button above to find out ways you can contribute.
Ways to Contribute
Pathfinder Support Network
Resources and Referrals
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Pathfinders is a non-profit organization whose core mission is to relieve the widespread suffering experienced by those touched by cancer or any chronic illness and promote well-being through numerous supportive programs.
Pathfinders is noted as the “Gold Standard” for psychosocial integrative cancer care and has received a “Seal of Approval” from the Duke University Comprehensive Cancer Center as a program that successfully bridges the gap in standard medical care by integrating psychosocial support with standard treatment.
The Pathfinders program combines patient support, community resources and advocacy with a unique curriculum of coping strategies called, The Seven Pillars of Personal Recovery ™. A recently completed study at The Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center found that participants, who received the Pathfinders intervention with The Seven Pillars ™, perceived their quality-of-life as getting better even in the face of progressing disease.
Pathfinders counselors are masters level counselors or social workers with additional training in chronic disease issues, cancer, end-of-life and The Seven Pillars ™ coping curriculum. Employing the program’s strength-based model of psychosocial care, the counselor helps to identify and activate the patient’s innate strengths and teaches the patient specific coping skills that will assist him/her in navigating their treatment journey.
Patients work with their Pathfinders counselors to choose from the following services to create a tailored program to meet their unique needs:
While we offer many supportive services for patients and their families, we are most proud of our tools for teaching coping skills. While we cannot make the challenges of any disease go away, we have seen, over and over again, how The Seven Pillars of Personal Recovery ™ can help patients rebuild hope and find unexpected joy and inspiration even amidst the uncertainty of their treatment.
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All services are offered on a sliding scale and subject to the patient's ability to pay. Scholarships are available.
Colorado_Cancer_Resources.pdf
Pathfinders, in the Roaring Fork Valley, is a community-based, non-profit addressing the many psychosocial issues that accompany a cancer or other chronic illness diagnosis. Below is a list of resources we are commonly asked for. This list is being changed and updated frequently, but we hope you find the resources you need to complement your program of care. Links are provided if available.
AREA CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS
Aspen Valley Hospital Infusion Clinic
St.Mary's Pavilion/Grand Junction
Cancer Center
Shaw Regional Cancer Center
University of Colorado Cancer Center
Valley View Hospital Cancer Center
Veterans Center in Grand Junction
CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT
American Cancer Society (ACS)
Association of Cancer Online Resources
Colorado Cancer Coalition
Livestrong Foundation
Mamas Health
Women's Wellness Connection
CANCER PREVENTION & EDUCATION
Komen Aspen Affiliate & Komen National
Pathfinders Health Care Initiative
CAREGIVER SUPPORT
Pathfinders Groups, workshops & counseling
NW CO Options for Long Term Care
Pathfinder Angel Volunteers
Your Friends for Life
CHILDCARE SUPPORT
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
Kids First
Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club
Buddy Program - mentors & companionship
COMMUNICATION
Caring Bridge
COMPLEMENTARY & ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Pathfinders CAM consultation & referral
COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES
Eagle County (El Jebel)
Garfield County
Pitkin County
CRISIS LINE FOR ALL EMERGENCY SERVICES
Aspen Hope Center
DIAL 911 — emergencies anywhere
DIAL 211 — health & human services [Garfield & Mesa Co.]
970-925-1120
970-244-2254
970-569-7429
720-848-0000
970-945-6535
970-242-0731
www.cancer.org
www.acor.org
303-692-2331 www.coloradocancercoalition.org
www.livestrong.org/get-help
www.mamashealth.org
womenswellnessconnection.org
970-920-0105
970-925-1226
877-963-8731
970-309-5293
970-925-5756 www.aspennature.org
970-920-5363
970-205-5100
www.teamavsc.com
970-927-1001
www.caringbridge.org
970-704-2760
800-530-3891
970-920-5766
970-925-5858
DIAGNOSTIC SCREENING [Other than Local Hospitals]
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mtns
ELDERLY / OLDER ADULT / SENIOR RESOURCES
Social Security assistance
Assisted Living
Whitcomb Terrace in Aspen
Creekside in Glenwood Springs
Crossroads Assisted Living in Rifle
Heritage Park Care Center
Opengate Living (GWS)
Nursing Homes/Senior Centers/Adult Day Care
Colorado Veterans Nursing Home
Crystal Meadows in Carbondale
Glen Valley Care Center in Glenwood
Sunnyside Apartments in Glenwood
Rifle Senior Center
EMERGENCY FINANCIAL & OTHER ASSISTANCE
Pathfinders Quality of Life Fund
[Call your county agencies to learn about their programs.]
END-OF-LIFE-CARE
Alpine Home Health & Hospice
Pathfinders' Palliative & End-of-Life
Hospice & Home Health Care of the Valley
EQUIPMENT NEEDS
Caregiver & Senior Equipment Services
[Call your county agencies to learn about their services.]
FOOD SUPPORT
Aspen Food Pantry [Tue/Thur 10-2PM]
Food Stamp Programs - check your local county agencies
Lift-Up in Glenwood Springs
Lift-Up in New Castle
Lift-Up in Carbondale
Lift-Up in Parachute
Lift-Up in Rifle
Meals on Wheels [Pitkin County]
Meals on Wheels [Garfield]
Meals on Wheels [Rifle]
Right Door Day Center [Daily Dinner]
Senior Meal Locations:
Carbondale
Aspen
Glenwood
Parachute
Rifle
970-945-8631
970-254-5588
970-945-8609
970-544-1530
970-945-5155
970-625-4343
970-963-1500
970-945-5855
970-625-0842
970-963-9326
970-945-5476
970-945-9234
970-625-1877
970-945-2838
888-927-6650
465 Mill Street
970-945-2005
970-984-2115
970-963-1778
970-285-7903
970-625-4496
970-920-5432
970-945-3420
970-625-1366
970-925-2662
970-945-9117
970-285-7216
970-704-2767
970-945-9191
800-772-1213
970-309-5732
970-963-9200
970-920-5836
www.acscsn.org
310-398-6123 x105
970-384-4957
970-925-4434
970-254-5582
www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org
970-245-1317
970-243-3210
970-241-0833
HOME HEALTH CARE
Affordable Home Care through Pathfinders
(non-medical services)
Alpine Home Health
Aspen Home Health
Columbine Home Health
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority
Carbondale Housing Authority
Garfield County Housing
Feed My Sheep
GWS Hostel
Manor One
Manor Two
Riverside Cottages
Salvation Army
Valley Senior Housing in Parachute
HOSPITALS/EMERGENCY CARE
Aspen Valley Hospital
Grand River Hospital District (Rifle)
Valley View Hospital (Glenwood Springs)
Mountain Family Health Center
HOUSEKEEPING
Cleaning for a Reason
Pathfinders Volunteer & Aid services
IMMIGRANT LEGAL & COMMUNITY ADVOCACY
Catholic Charities
Alpine Legal Services
Garfield County Assistance Program
Pitkin County Assistance Program
LEGAL RESOURCES
Advanced Directives - A Living Will
Crime Stoppers of Garfield County
Five Wishes - End-of-Life
Garfield County Victim/Witness Program
Pitkin County Victim/Witness Program
MENTAL HEALTH & SOCIAL SUPPORT
Aspen Counseling Center
Colorado West Counseling Service
[Serving Rifle, Eagle, Vail & GSW]
Dr. Jonathan Birnkrant
Dr. Stephen Wiley at Valley View Hospital
Pathfinders' Counseling
Sopris Therapy Services
Mountain Family Health Services
Latino Counseling Services
970-947-5201
970-945-8050
970-927-6650
970-920-5050
970-625-8638
970-928-8340
970-945-8545
970-945-9326
970-945-8322
970-945-7266
970-945-6976
970-625-3589
970-920-1120
970-625-1510
970-945-2840
www.cleaningforareason.org
970-384-2060
970-920-2828
970-945-8635
970-920-5341
800-658-8898
www.caringinfo.org
970-945-8858
www.agingwithdignity.org
970-920-5555
970-945-2583
970-300-1845
970-963-4677
970-928-1639
970-963-8479
SENIOR PROGRAMS: Housing, Care, Financial & Food
Eagle County
Social Security / Disability Insurance
Glenwood Springs Office
SPANISH SPEAKING RESOURCES
Pathfinders bilingual help & navigation
Jennie Quevedo
English in Action
SUPPORT GROUPS
Coffee Walk & Talk at Valley View Hospital
Pathfinder Support Groups [SCHEDULE]
SURVIVOR SUPPORT
Cancer Survivor Center
Pathfinders Survivor to Survivor [RFV]
Pathfinders Cancer Survivor Group
Online Cancer Survivors Network
TRANSPORTATION
American Cancer Society
[ask for cancer resource desk in cancer center]
Angel Flight West
Corporate Angels
Traveler [Glenwood Springs] flights
Traveler [Rifle] flights
RFTA - Roaring Fork Transit Authority
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Pathfinders Angel Volunteers
Hospice of the Valley
WIGS, PROSTHESIS & BEAUTY
Cancer Resource Center at VVH
Hair Brainz - Susan Kosch
Look Good - Feel Better
[Valley View Branch/American Cancer Society Program]
Monument Wigs & Breast Forms
Mesa Orthopedic
Grand Mesa Medical
Pathfinders provides knowledgeable support allowing patients to focus on healing. Your donations help patients and families with:
Patients report significant improvement in psychosocial and physical symptoms such as — distress, despair, worry, fatigue, pain and insomnia. Patients also reported:
Having a personal Pathfinder Counselor assures that there is someone to turn to when times are tough, who works with the patient, family and the community at large to help create a support system. Many patients say that they feel better able to deal with life’s challenges after working with a Pathfinder.
Whether a patient, survivor, caregiver or family member, research shows that the psychological effects and the stress felt from a cancer or chronic disease diagnosis often last longer than the treatment itself.
HOW YOUR DONATIONS HELP
• Personal cancer guides
with one-on-one specific patient
counseling and advocacy
• Communication & Understanding
of the disease diagnosis
• Resource referrals
networking with other institutions to
provide optimal care
• Patient trainings
for building coping skills,
camaraderie and tools for living
beyond a diagnosis
• Support groups
for Grief & Loss, Caregivers and
Cancer Survivors and Teens
• Complimentary care consulting
providing guidance on additional
therapies that may include Pilates,
acupuncture, massage, yoga,
meditation and other coping skills
• Interactive workbooks & media
to help patients, caregivers and
families cope with the diagnosis and
treatment
• Angel Volunteer Services
and personal care items like wigs,
scarves, hats, etc.
DONATE NOW
Make a donation to the Pathfinders Program and we will direct your money to where it is most needed.
This button will take you to Paypal for an easy & secure transaction.*
PATHFINDERS
* If you would prefer NOT to donate online, please feel free to call us at (970)925-1226 and we will be happy to assist you.
Colorado Pathfinders has been helping patients and caregivers in Western Colorado since 2006. As we continue to grow so do the events and opportunities to get involved. For more details and information about the Colorado Pathfinders events listed, please contact: liz_pathfindersforcancer.org or call 970.925.7792 .
Support Groups
ASPEN EVENTS
Pathfinders & the Aspen Hope Center "Give and Grow Thru Grief & Loss"
Featuring Dr. Alan Wolfelt
CLICK TO WATCH NOW!
GRIEF & LOSS*
GROUP
2nd Wednesday
of month
5:30 - 7 pm
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4th Wednesday
CANCER
SUPPORT GROUP
2nd Tuesday
4th Tuesday
4th Tuesday of month
5:30 – 7 pm
Ongoing program
(call for availability)
CAREGIVER*
1st Thursday
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3rd Thursday
ASPEN:
Senior Center
0275 Castle Creek Rd.
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BASALT:
Aspen/Basalt Healthcare Center,
234 East Cody Ln.
CARBONDALE :
Third Street Center
520 South Third St.
(Board Room)
Teen Grief/Loss
234 East Cody Lane
For dates, times & locations of support groups in Glenwood Springs , call:
970.925.1226
