Naropa has embarked on an exciting new project, designed to bring our unique healing therapeutic approach to the local community. GSCP and Student affairs have teamed up together to open a mental health clinic in Boulder for people suffering from emotional and psychological distress, who have limited incomes.

This project is still in its infancy, but we thought it important to let you know since our community is graced by the hard work of so many of you who support those seeking better emotional health. Many of you may remember Access Counseling, or have been aware of the long standing vision for this clinic, the dream of both Deb Bowman and Diane Israel. Our model is very similar to Access Counseling. We have hired an Executive Director, Joy Redstone, LCSW, whom some of you may know from her work as ED of The Bridge House. She brings a firm commitment to social justice and is passionate about the delivery of Naropa's healing services to the economically disenfranchised in the community. 

The clinical services will be offered by six Naropa interns, representing each concentration, Contemplative, Somatic and Transpersonal. We anticipate that we will not be economically competing with Naropa alumni, as we plan to see clients that otherwise would not be able to receive any services, due to their economic limitations. We plan to work collaboratively with you and the other mental health clinics, serving clients whose acuity level may cause them to be challenging for individual practitioners.

Currently we are seeking a location in Boulder that is affordable and accessible, which is presenting it's own challenges.

If you are interested in further information, or have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Joy Redstone at [email protected].