

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.
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
Call 911 immediately for all life-threatening emergencies.
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

Call 911 immediately for all life-threatening emergencies.
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