SummitNews: December 2025

December 5, 2025 – SummitStone welcomes Dan Peck as our new COO! Plus: this Colorado Gives Day, December 9, is your annual opportunity to expand access to mental health care in Larimer County.

Give More, Help More: Colorado Gives Day

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Colorado Gives Day is a chance to strengthen behavioral health care in Larimer County. On Colorado Gives Day, December 9, your gift stretches further. Thanks to additional funding from Colorado Gives Foundation and FirstBank, every dollar you donate goes directly to supporting behavioral health care in our community.

Your support helps SummitStone serve people in our community who need mental health and substance use care most— giving them access to the quality care they deserve. Set up a monthly recurring donation and Colorado Gives Foundation will match your first gift up to $100, doubling your impact.

Meet Our New COO: Dan Peck

We’re thrilled to welcome Dan Peck as our new Chief Operating Officer! Dan brings over 30 years of leadership in behavioral health and a deep commitment to our mission. As a licensed clinical social worker, Dan has spent his career expanding access to care—at CPC Integrated Health in New Jersey, where he served thousands annually, and for over a decade at Swanson Center in Indiana, where he cut client wait times by 97% and boosted satisfaction scores by 33%. “I was drawn to SummitStone because of its deep commitment to hope, recovery, and community,” Dan says. “I look forward to strengthening trust and expanding access so we can make a real difference in the lives we serve.” Dan is a problem-solver who meets people where they are and believes in the power of teamwork. We can’t wait to see the positive impact his leadership brings to our team and community.

Gun Safety Coalition Launches “Be Awkward… Ask” Campaign

The Larimer County Juvenile Gun Safety Coalition has released a new public service announcement encouraging parents to ask about firearm storage before playdates. With 1 in 4 Larimer County students reporting they could access a loaded gun without adult permission, this simple conversation can save lives. The campaign has united all local law enforcement agencies and school districts in a shared commitment to youth safety.

At SummitStone Health Partners, we understand that mental wellbeing includes creating safe environments for our youth. This initiative directly connects to our work in crisis prevention and supporting families through difficult conversations. When we address risk factors like unsecured firearms, we strengthen the foundation of behavioral health in our community and provide pathways to recovery, renewal and respect that are central to our approach to care.

Learn more at: https://www.larimer.gov/cja/juvenile-gun-safety