Family Health West opens new behavioral health clinic in Fruita

The clinic brings together mental health services previously spread across multiple locations.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 10:23pm

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Family Health West has opened a new behavioral health clinic in Fruita, Colorado, expanding access to mental health services for patients of all ages. The clinic officially opened last week and consolidates behavioral health services that were previously spread across several Family Health West locations.

Why it matters

The new clinic aims to make it easier for community members to access mental health support and resources, with a focus on serving children and seniors. Leaders say the clinic was shaped by feedback from the local community, who expressed a need for more behavioral health services closer to home.

The details

The new behavioral health clinic offers therapy, psychological testing, psychiatric medication management, and care coordination to help patients connect with community resources. While not a walk-in crisis center, the goal is to simplify the process for people who know they need help navigating their options. The clinic will also work closely with Family Health West's primary care clinics to provide same-day behavioral health support.

  • The clinic officially opened last week.

The players

Family Health West

A healthcare provider that has opened a new behavioral health clinic in Fruita, Colorado to expand access to mental health services for patients of all ages.

Alex Hulst

The director of behavioral health at Family Health West.

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What they’re saying

“We heard from the community resoundingly that we need more behavioral health. There are great options in Grand Junction, but we wanted to bring something closer to home.”

— Alex Hulst, Director of Behavioral Health, Family Health West

“We especially need services for kids when they need more support beyond what the school district can provide.”

— Alex Hulst, Director of Behavioral Health, Family Health West

What’s next

The clinic plans to continue expanding its services and partnerships with local primary care providers to make mental health support more accessible to the Fruita community.

The takeaway

The opening of this new behavioral health clinic in Fruita highlights the growing demand for accessible mental health resources, especially in smaller communities. By consolidating services and working closely with primary care, Family Health West is taking steps to better meet the diverse needs of patients of all ages.