HCP is a program for children and youth with special health care needs, age birth to 21.  The goal of the HCP nurse-led team is to help improve the health, development and well-being of children and youth by promoting communication between families, providers and community resources.  Through HCP, families can be connected to the care they need and be provided with information that can address a child’s behavioral, developmental, educational, financial, medical and/or social needs. Through care coordination, HCP assists Northeast Colorado families in understanding and coordinating the resources available for care and support including:

  • Medicaid
  • Social Security Income (SSI)
  • Early Intervention Colorado (EI)
  • Special education and developmental disabilities services
  • Access to health care providers
  • Durable medical equipment

The Healthcare Program for Children and Youth With Special Needs also:

  • Connects families with available resources;
  • Provides assistance with locating and applying for appropriate insurance programs for our youth;
  • Ensures that all children born in our region are screened for hearing loss and followed up with;
  • Provides nutrition education and screening by a registered dietitian;
  • Provides social and familial screenings by a licensed clinical social worker to provide referral for treatment;
  • Facilitates access to medical care by addressing your individual case and the barriers you face.

Specialty Clinic Dates 2025

Neurology Clinic

  • March 6 – Fort Morgan
  • April 17 – Sterling
  • May 15 – Fort Morgan
  • June 26 – Sterling
  • December 18 – Sterling

Orthopedic/Rehab Clinic​

  • April 30 – Sterling
  • June 10 – Fort Morgan
  • October 29 – Sterling

Specialty Clinic Dates 2026

Neurology Clinic

  • January 15 – Fort Morgan
  • February 19 – Sterling
  • March 26 – Fort Morgan
  • April 16 – Sterling
  • May 21 – Fort Morgan
  • June 18 – Sterling

Orthopedic/Rehab Clinic​ dates to be announced

More About Specialty Clinics

Services from NCHD’s specialty clinics are scheduled by appointment only. Clinics are held at NCHD’s District Headquarters in Sterling or in our Fort Morgan office. To make an appointment at one of our clinics, please contact the Children’s Hospital Scheduling Line listed below:

Northeast Colorado Health Department HCP Team

Kirstin Schelling – Health Integration Manager

Kandi Jamison, RN – HCP Nurse

Christine Covelli, RN – HCP Nurse

Smiling child lying in the grass.

Northeast Colorado Health Department HCP Team

Kirstin Schelling – Health Integration Manager

Kandi Jamison, RN – HCP Nurse

Christine Covelli, RN – HCP Nurse

Smiling child lying in the grass

HCP Clinic Resource Guide

NCHD is not endorsing, recommending, or involved in providing any investment in the following service providers or representing them otherwise.

Physical Therapy

Sterling Regional Medical Center
(970) 522-0122

CommonSpirit Orthopedics
(970) 542-1707

Yuma District Hospital (970) 848-5405

Wray Hospital (970) 332-3450

McDonald & Associates (970) 867-5541

McDonald & Keil PT Center (970)-522-7743

Momentum Sports Medicine
(970) 522-1969

Mental Health Providers

This is only a partial list, for a full list of behavioral health providers in all counties, visit our Behavioral and Mental Health page.

Centennial Mental Health
(970) 522-4549

Rhino Wellness Center (970) 522-0796

Doreen Hills, LPC (970) 397-4609

New Pathways to Wellness & Recovery Counseling Center (970) 526-6577

Bell Behavioral Health Services
(970) 380-5450

Cecile Marquez, LPC (970) 458-5124

Katherine Anderson, LPC (970) 673-0831

Durable Medical Equipment

NuMotion (970) 624-6110
ask for Rob

Orthotics

Orthotic Prosthetic Solutions (303) 400-8866
ask for Greg

Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES)

Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), is a cooperative agency providing educational services to school districts across northern Colorado.

Centennial BOCES, Fort Morgan
(970) 867-8297
www.cboces.org

East Central BOCES, Limon
(719) 775-2342
www.ecboces.org

Northeast BOCES, Haxtun
(970) 521-2771
www.neboces.org

Early Intervention Colorado

Early Intervention (EI) Colorado supports families of children from birth to their third birthday who have developmental delays or disabilities.

EI Colorado services include coaching and support to give parents the information and skills needed to turn everyday interactions and activities into opportunities to help children learn and grow.

EI Colorado
(833) 733-3734 (833-REFER-EI)
GetStartedwithEI@state.co.us