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To provide high quality mental health services to adults and seniors with mental illnesses through in-home Counseling, Case Management, Life Skills, Treatment, and Crisis Intervention.

📺 Tune in this morning!Our CEO, Christine Peterson, will be joining FOX21’s Loving Living Local at 9:00 AM! 💙 (link in b...
08/14/2026

đź“ş Tune in this morning!

Our CEO, Christine Peterson, will be joining FOX21’s Loving Living Local at 9:00 AM! 💙 (link in bio, click live button at top of page) https://www.fox21news.com

Christine will be sharing more about our work in the community and promoting The New Leaders, the new book she is featured in!

We’re so excited to see her represent ACS and share her story. 🎉

Have you ever started offering advice only to realize the other person wasn’t looking for a solution?They were looking f...
08/03/2026

Have you ever started offering advice only to realize the other person wasn’t looking for a solution?

They were looking for someone to simply listen.

When people feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or hurt, they often need to know their feelings are understood before they’re ready to think about solutions.

Sometimes the most supportive response isn’t fixing the problem.

It’s saying:

💙 “That sounds really difficult.”

💙 “I can understand why you’d feel that way.”

💙 “I’m here with you.”

And when the time feels right, one simple question can change the entire conversation:

“Would you like me to just listen, or would it help if we thought through some solutions together?”

Listening first doesn’t mean solutions aren’t important.

It means people are more likely to receive them once they feel heard.

Today’s Reflection: Think of someone in your life. The next time they share something difficult, try asking what they need before assuming.

Weekends don’t have to be packed with big plans to be meaningful.Sometimes, the best way to recharge is by taking care o...
07/31/2026

Weekends don’t have to be packed with big plans to be meaningful.

Sometimes, the best way to recharge is by taking care of the little things that support your mental well-being.

This weekend, challenge yourself to complete as many squares as you can on our Weekend Wellness Bingo card.

Every small act of self-care adds up.

No pressure.

No perfection.

Just small moments that help refill your cup.

🟩 How many squares do you think you’ll check off? Let us know in the comments!

At CCS and ACS, our greatest strength is our people—and this week we’re proud to recognize Chris Blas, Team Lead for our...
07/29/2026

At CCS and ACS, our greatest strength is our people—and this week we’re proud to recognize Chris Blas, Team Lead for our Supervised Visitations Department.

Chris’s journey with our organization began more than two years ago as a Case Manager and Supervised Visitation Monitor. Through hard work, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to the families we serve, he has grown into a role where he oversees daily operations, DHS referrals, scheduling, intakes, staffing, and a team of seven dedicated professionals.

Originally from Guam, Chris spent 15 years in Oahu, Hawaii before making Colorado home. A devoted husband, father of five, grandfather of three, and talented cook who also operates a catering business, Chris brings the same heart and dedication to his work that he brings to his family.

Under his leadership, the Supervised Visitations Department has experienced tremendous growth, becoming one of our top-performing departments while expanding services for both DHS and private-pay families.

When asked what he’s most proud of, Chris didn’t talk about numbers or titles. He talked about his team.

“I am very proud of my team who continues to work and provides the same values that I see in alignment with our company’s vision and mission. The success and outcomes are also seeing the families that we serve being provided the utmost respect and professionalism that continues our values of being neutral, non-biased, and nurturing.”

That commitment to compassion, professionalism, and putting families first is exactly what makes Chris an invaluable part of CCS and ACS.

Thank you, Chris, for your leadership, your dedication, and for making a difference in the lives of the families we serve every single day. đź’™

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Healthy relationships aren’t built in the big moments.They’re built in the little ones.The way we greet each other after...
07/27/2026

Healthy relationships aren’t built in the big moments.

They’re built in the little ones.

The way we greet each other after a long day.

The patience we choose when we’re frustrated.

The willingness to listen before responding.

The apology we offer when we’ve made a mistake.

The encouragement we give when someone needs it most.

Kindness isn’t about being perfect.

It’s about choosing connection over criticism, respect over resentment, and understanding over assumptions.

Every small act of compassion strengthens the foundation of a relationship.

And those moments add up.

Whether you’re with a partner, a close friend, a family member, or someone you care about, your words have the power to create safety, trust, and belonging.

Today, ask yourself:

What’s one small act of kindness I can show someone I love?

Sometimes the smallest gesture can make the biggest difference.

💙 Today’s Reflection: Think of someone who has consistently shown you kindness. Have you told them what that meant to you?

Sometimes we move so quickly into the next task…the next meeting…the next responsibility…that we forget to acknowledge s...
07/24/2026

Sometimes we move so quickly into the next task…

the next meeting…

the next responsibility…

that we forget to acknowledge something important:

We made it through another week.

Maybe this week wasn’t perfect.

Maybe it was exhausting.

Maybe you’re carrying things no one else can see.

But you’re still here.

Still learning.

Still growing.

Still moving forward.

Before you rush into the weekend, pause for just a moment and give yourself credit—not because everything went perfectly, but because you kept going.

Sometimes resilience looks like taking one more step.

And that’s enough.

💙 Today’s Reflection: What’s one thing you’re proud of yourself for this week?

Sometimes the strongest smiles hide the heaviest burdens.The coworker who always seems positive.The parent who looks lik...
07/22/2026

Sometimes the strongest smiles hide the heaviest burdens.

The coworker who always seems positive.

The parent who looks like they have everything together.

The friend who says, “I’m fine.”

We never truly know what someone else may be carrying.

That’s why kindness matters.

Not because everyone will tell us they’re struggling…

But because many people won’t.

A little patience.

A listening ear.

A smile.

A few encouraging words.

These small moments can make a bigger difference than we may ever realize.

At Adult Community Services, we believe every person deserves to be seen with compassion, not assumptions.

Today, choose kindness.

You never know whose day—or whose life—you might brighten.

💙 Tell us about someone who showed you unexpected kindness when you needed it most. We’d love to hear your story.

You notice every mistake you make.The forgotten appointment.The conversation you wish had gone differently.The project t...
07/20/2026

You notice every mistake you make.

The forgotten appointment.

The conversation you wish had gone differently.

The project that wasn’t quite what you hoped.

The moments when you think, “I should have done better.”

But here’s something worth remembering:

If a friend came to you carrying those same thoughts, would you tell them they weren’t good enough?

Or would you remind them they’re doing the best they can?

So often, we offer compassion freely to others while holding ourselves to impossible standards.

Growth doesn’t require perfection.

Healing doesn’t require perfection.

Being worthy doesn’t require perfection.

Sometimes the healthiest thing we can do is replace criticism with kindness and remind ourselves:

I’m allowed to make mistakes. I’m allowed to learn. I’m allowed to keep growing.

Take a deep breath today and give yourself the same grace you’d offer someone you care about.

💙 What’s one kind thing you can say to yourself today?

Happy Friday! 💙As we head into the weekend, here’s a simple challenge:Choose one unexpected act of kindness today.✔️ Buy...
07/17/2026

Happy Friday! đź’™

As we head into the weekend, here’s a simple challenge:

Choose one unexpected act of kindness today.

✔️ Buy someone’s coffee.
✔️ Hold the door.
✔️ Send an encouraging text.
✔️ Thank someone who often goes unnoticed.

Kindness doesn’t just brighten someone else’s day—it can also boost your own sense of connection and well-being.

Let’s make our community a little brighter together.

👇 Tag someone whose kindness has made a difference in your life.

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5390 N Academy Boulevard Suite# 350
Colorado Springs, CO
80918

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

(719) 428-6100

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