Counseling and Education Center Opens New Mesa Site
The mental health nonprofit expands its Grand Valley presence with a second facility in Orchard Mesa.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Counseling and Education Center has officially opened a second location at 2702 B½ Road to increase its capacity for mental health services. The nonprofit, which has operated in the Grand Valley for 45 years, expects the expansion to significantly boost its annual client reach.
Why it matters
By adding this new facility, the organization aims to double the number of clients it serves each year to meet growing community demand. This expansion allows the center to continue providing care for patients using Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance.
The center is expanding its capacity from 350 to 400 annual clients to a projected 750 to 800 clients per year. The nonprofit has provided mental health care across the Grand Valley for 45 years.
The players
The Counseling and Education Center
This mental health nonprofit has provided clinical services and educational resources to the Grand Valley community for over four decades.
The details
The facility is located in Orchard Mesa and offers various payment options, including a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients. The organization is hosting an open house to provide community tours and information about the new resources available at the site.
Timeline
October 15, 2026: The center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new location.
October 17, 2026: A free neighborhood open house will occur.
Market Landscape
This facility expansion mirrors the national increase in community-based mental health service demand as providers seek to address service gaps. The center is positioning itself to serve a larger patient base to remain a primary mental health resource in the Grand Valley.
Residents seeking care can now access services through the new Orchard Mesa location, which accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. Those without insurance may utilize the organization's sliding fee scale to manage their mental health expenses.
The takeaway
Expanding local physical infrastructure is a key strategy for nonprofits to reach more community members in need of specialized care. Individuals can visit the facility during upcoming open house events to learn about available services and registration options.
Further reading
Learn more about new facilities and businesses in the area on the Grand Junction Openings & Closings page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kkco11news.
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