Our Center
Boulder County is one of the wealthiest counties in the nation; yet tens of thousands of people live below the federal poverty level. The federal poverty level is a national average poverty benchmark and doesn't take into account the actual cost of living in an expensive place like Boulder County. When fixed incomes don't meet a need or emergency situations arise, greater Longmont residents need a hand-up to prevent homelessness, maintain work and performance in schools and enhance family and individual potential. The OUR Center understands these situations and has created a welcoming, supportive and inclusive place for greater Longmont residents to seek an array of services to regain or begin their road to Self-sufficiency. In mutual collaboration with our program participants, we develop personalized plans to assist individuals and families move toward self-sufficiency. Each participant meets with a Resource Navigator to explore their personal Self-Sufficiency Matrix and, through two-way follow-up, they regain or begin the road to self-sufficiency. We provide confidentiality, respect, compassionate care, and honesty with all individuals and families.
Matias, also known as Mat uses he/him pronouns and is a Licensed Social Worker. Matias speaks English, as well as conversational Spanish, highlighting the "Tex-Mex" dialect and Spanglish speaking languages adapted by bilingual speakers along the Texas/Mexico border. He utilizes evidence-based interventions to help foster a safe and supportive environment for his clients while enhancing his ability to connect with others by establishing trust and therapeutic alliances. Matias conveys a unique
While it is a client’s right to post a review, and whether or not one does so is entirely up to them, I never ask clients to post reviews of my practice. Here’s why: 1. My professional code of ethics states, “Social workers should not engage in solicitation of testimonial endorsements (including solicitation of consent to use a client’s prior statement as a testimonial endorsement) from current clients or from other people who, because of their particular circumstances, are vulnerable to undue influence.” (NASW Code of Ethics, 2017, 4.07.b) 2. Unlike other business owners, as a therapist I am restricted from responding to any statement suggesting that a person has been under my care, because to do so violates confidentiality. 3. The opportunity to give feedback and have it compassionately and constructively received feels good to both parties when it is done 1:1. And, it can bring the change you want! If we are not a good match, I'm happy to help you find a therapist who better suits you. 4. If you do write something about my practice on Yelp, note that this is a public forum. To preserve your privacy, consider using a name or email that does not identify you. 5. If you believe that I (or any licensed mental health professional) have done something harmful, consider contacting your state licensing board to make a formal complaint. This may protect other consumers of therapy services. Be aware that details of your therapy may come up if there is a formal investigation.
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