Team Members of Mesa Developmental Services

People First, Self Advocacy Organizations

People First groups are self-advocacy organizations that are comprised of people with learning difficulties, people with intellectual disabilities, people with developmental disabilities and/or people with disabilities who speak up for themselves and work to improve the lives of their members.

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PeopleFirst.org

Speaking For Ourselves Group

1974, The People First Movement Began..

About

Mesa County’s chapter began in January 2017. People First of Mesa County meets on the third Monday of every month from 5 pm to 6:30 pm.

Contact

Alexandra McLelland
People First Advisor
Office: 970-256-8651
Email: amclelland@mesadev.org

The Arc at Mesa County
People First Advisor
Office: 970-245-5775

Location

845 Grand Ave.
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 (Click For Directions)

Events

We also host local events and parties! To be added to our email list please email info@mesadev.org

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Or call Police Dispatch for all non-emergent crisis’s: 970-242-6707

MDS On-Call: Case Management is available for emergent situations that occur during non-business hours Monday thru Thursday 5 p.m. – 8 a.m., Friday from 12:00 p.m. until Monday at 8 a.m. and during all holiday office closures.

Case Management On-Call Number: 970-433-8176

Mind Springs Mental Health 24/7 Crisis Line: 1-888-207-4004

Or Mind Springs Mental Health Text Line: text TALK to the number 38255

Adult Protection Services Mesa County: 970- 248-2888

Children Protection Services Mesa County: 970-242-1211

Crisis Management Information for Mesa County, Colorado