www.riverbridgerc.org 2025 ANNUALREPORTServing Garfield, Eagle, Pitkin,and Rio Blanco Counties
Victim AdvocacyForensic InterviewsMental Health Assessments, Counseling, and ReferralsMedical Exams, Care, and TreatmentCase Review with Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Case Review with Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)Mountain West SANE Alliance (MWSA) Mountain West SANE Alliance (MWSA)Prevention Education & Community Outreach Prevention Education & Community OutreachEducation and Training for MDT PartnersVictim AdvocacyForensic InterviewsMental Health Assessments, Counseling, and ReferralsMedical Exams, Care, and TreatmentCase Review with Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)Mountain West SANE Alliance (MWSA)Prevention Education & Community OutreachEducation and Training for MDT Partners AGENCY OVERVIEW 01RIVER BRIDGE REGIONAL CENTER ANNUAL REPORT 2025 A community where children are safe,families are strong, and where allabused children are believed,supported, and able to heal.Vision Mission Programs and ServicesRiver Bridge provides collaborativeservices to child abuse victims, theirfamilies, and the community in asupportive environment through achild-centered approach.As a secondary mission, theMountain West SANE Allianceprogram provides assault victimstrauma informed, compassionate,culturally sensitive, andcomprehensive forensic evaluationand treatment by trained,professional nurse experts.River Bridge Regional Center servesGarfield, Eagle, Pitkin, and Rio Blancocounties, covering about 8,800 squaremiles with a population of 138,000. It isthe only child advocacy centerbetween Grand Junction and SummitCounty, addressing significantcommunity needs.Service Area
Dear Friends, Partners, and Supporters,2025 was an action-packed year for River Bridge as we prepared for and successfully completed ourreaccreditation with the National Children’s Alliance (NCA). This marked the organization’s fourth timenavigating this rigorous process, and I am thrilled to share that we passed with flying colors once again.Accreditation by the NCA is vital because it guarantees that Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) provideconsistent, evidence-based, and trauma-informed care for child abuse victims, establishing a uniformstandard of excellence nationwide. We undergo this review every five years, and it has been my distinctpleasure to lead River Bridge through successful reaccreditations in 2015, 2020, and most recently in May of2025.Immediately following our successful site review, I was blessed with the opportunity to take a three-monthsabbatical. I am incredibly thankful to our Board of Directors for granting me this time, and to ourremarkable staff for ensuring completely smooth operations in my absence. Sabbaticals are becoming morecommon in the nonprofit world, and for good reasons: they prevent burnout and extend leadership tenure.Furthermore, they offer a valuable test of succession planning, giving the Board a clearer view oforganizational resilience while building internal capacity and offering staff fresh leadership opportunities.For me, this time away from day-to-day routines provided the space to rest, rejuvenate, and focus on longterm strategic vision planning. I am deeply encouraged to see other leaders in our community receivingsimilar opportunities.In 2025, we also observed a continued decrease in referrals. While we don’t know the exact catalyst for thisshift, it has allowed us to strategically pivot our priorities toward prevention, outreach, and awareness. Tothat end, our team completed a comprehensive community needs assessment on child abuse prevention inGarfield County. This assessment gives us a concrete starting point for future prevention programming andstrengthens our ties with vital community partners. We are excited to see where this work takes us, and weremain hopeful that we might someday work ourselves out of the job of responding to child abuse, focusinginstead on building resilient, healthy children and communities.We are excited to see where 2026 takes us and remain profoundly hopeful for the future.02RIVER BRIDGE REGIONAL CENTER ANNUAL REPORT 2025 A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORSincerely,Blythe ChapmanExecutive Director
Blythe ChapmanExecutive DirectorJoni OwensMedical ProgramCoordinatorAmy GomezMental Health Clinician& PreventionCoordinatorMary CloudDevelopment DirectorKerry AchForensic InterviewerLori BennettLead Family AdvocateStephanie SuttonForensic Interviewer &MDT CoordinatorMichael MidgelyFamily Advocate03RIVER BRIDGE REGIONAL CENTER ANNUAL REPORT 2025 2025 RBRC STAFF & BOARD OF DIRECTORSLindsay Gould, PresidentGould ConstructionNancy Allison*, SecretaryRoaring Fork FurnitureDr. Susan Orcutt, DirectorFamily Nurse PractitionerJohn Stelzriede*, TreasurerPresident, Alpine BankLuci Wilson, Vice PresidentColorado River DistrictCharles H. WillmanP.C., Director, Charles H.Willman, Attorney at LawCharles Cunniffe*, DirectorCharles Cunniffe ArchitectsMichelle Reese, DirectorMental Health CounselorKayla Bailey, DirectorHealthy Futures Coalition,Aspen School DistrictJanet EarleyMental HealthCoordinator* Denotes completed board serviceat the end of 2025
156 Number ofChildren/Victims Served 78 Number of Children Referredfor Mental Health Services 41 Number of ChildrenProvided Medical Services 04 A YEAR IN REVIEW ANNUAL REPORT 2025Understanding Who We ServeIn 2025, River Bridge Regional Center remaineddedicated to assisting children and families affectedby abuse or trauma. Key demographic chartsillustrate the age, gender, type of abuse, andgeographic reach of those served. This data aids inunderstanding community needs and ensuringresponsive, equitable, and child-centered services,highlighting each child's significant experience andtheir journey toward hope and healing.Garfield OtherOut…County ofResidence 0 20 40 Sexual AbuseOther/PSB*Witness to ViolencePhysical AbuseMultipleNeglectAlleged MaltreatmentNumber of clients0-6 7-12 13-17 0102030405060Age of ClientsNumber of clientsFemale Male# Calls # Exams2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 01020304050Since 2018, RBRC has operated the Mountain WestSANE Alliance, a community-based program for sexualassault nurse examiners serving adult and adolescentvictims in Rio Blanco, Garfield, and Pitkin Counties. RIVER BRIDGE REGIONAL CENTER 68%2% 8% 12% 9% Out of State1%*PSB - ProblematicSexualized Behavior
Number of clients05ANNUAL REPORT 2025 2025 PROGRAM EVALUATIONWe value our clients' and partners’ opinions and use surveys to gauge the effectiveness of ourservices. The feedback we receive helps us to determine how we can improve our program.According to the results of our 2025 survey, we can confidently say that our program is providingsignificant benefits to our community.FROM THE CAREGIVERS (Initial Survey)37 Responses97.2% AGREE“I believe my child felt safe at the Center.”100% AGREE“The Center staff provided me with resources to supportmy child and respond to his or her needs in the days andweeks ahead.”FROM OUR MDT*28 Responses*Multidisciplinary Team Members include Child ProtectiveServices, Law Enforcement, Victim Services, Mental Health,Forensic Interviewers, Prosecution, Medical Providers96.3% AGREEI believe the clients served through the Center benefitfrom the collaborative approach of ourmultidisciplinary team.100% AGREEThe children’s advocacy center model fosterscollaboration on the multidisciplinary team.9th DA officeAHC Crisis cliniciansAspen Elementary SchoolBasalt Farmer's MarketCoal Ridge High SchoolColorado Mountain College - GlenwoodColorado Mountain College - RifleCornerstone SchoolGarfield County CourthouseGarfield County Sheriff's OfficeGarfield County DHSGlenwood Kiwanis BreakfastGlenwood Rec CenterGlenwood Springs LibraryGlenwood Springs PDValley View HospitalKids FirstKMTSNew Creation PreschoolParachute City CouncilPitkin County Health & Human ServicesRE2 SchoolsRifle LibraryRifle Middle SchoolRio Grande ParkStepping StonesTwo Rivers Community SchoolWaldorf SchoolWillits Town CenterYouthZone Over 1,200 community membershave been reached this yearthrough River Bridge and MWSAOutreach and Education FROM OUR YOUTH CLIENTS14 ResponsesThey were really helpful to all of usand nice and they were really good atanswering our questions.~Child100% HELPFULStaff was helpful at understandingHow warm and welcoming everyone was. Mywhat to expect at the centergirls came in very nervous and anxious, but assoon as we walked in we were shown love andcompassion immediately. Which calmed all of ournerves! ~Caregiver RIVER BRIDGE REGIONAL CENTERI believe River Bridge is doing great, and the casereviews are needed to make sure the victims don'tfall through the cracks in the system.~MDT Partner
TOP IDENTIFIED NEEDInternet Safety EducationFamilies and providers identified critical gaps in:Internet safety for childrenOnline sexual exploitationHealthy internet usageAs children access technologyearlier, prevention must evolveto meet them there.For Partners:Lack of time to attend trainingsFor Families:Lack of awareness of available resourcesBARRIERS TO PREVENTIONPrevention must be accessible, visible, andeasy to engage with.River Bridge is using these findings to:Partner with schools and communityorganizationsDeliver targeted, evidence-based trainingsExpand internet safety education foryouth and familiesIncrease access through communityevents and outreachWHAT WE’RE DOING NEXTStrengthsStrong network ofcollaborative partnersProfessionals feelwell-trained inrecognizing andresponding to abuseExisting foundation ofprevention educationWHAT’S WORKINGOpportunitiesExpand education forfamilies andcaregiversIncrease training intrauma-informedcareAddress emergingrisks like online safetyand exploitationWHY THIS MATTERSGarfield County ratesare nearly 2–3x higherthan the state average06ANNUAL REPORT 2025COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT:INFORMING CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION IN GARFIELD COUNTY RIVER BRIDGE REGIONAL CENTER In fall 2024, the River Bridge Regional Center (RBRC) began a Community Needs Assessmentto evaluate child abuse prevention education in Garfield County, involving over 30 localrepresentatives to identify strengths and gaps in current efforts.A January 2025 survey revealed community insights on child abuse awareness and highlightedthe need for education on internet safety and accessible messaging for adults.In response, RBRC is forming partnerships to provide targeted, evidence-based training forcaregivers and educators, aligning their efforts with community priorities to strengthensupport for families.PROTECTING CHILDREN. STRENGTHENING FAMILIES. PREVENTING ABUSE.This assessment marks a critical step forward in shifting from response to prevention, ensuringevery child, family, and community member has the knowledge and tools to stay safe.Learn more: riverbridgerc.org/community-needs-assessment“Prevention starts with education—and our community is ready.”Substantiated cases refer tocases where sufficientevidence is available todetermine that the caseoccurred.
07ANNUAL REPORT 2025 Number of clientsOUR YEAR OF FUNDRAISING RIVER BRIDGE REGIONAL CENTER Imagine: An Evening of Hope and ImpactOur 10th Annual “Imagine” gala took place at the stunning Spring Creeks Ranch in Carbondale on April 12,2025. We were thrilled to welcome more than 140 guests to enjoy an evening filled with hors d’oeuvres,beverages, bidding, and dancing. RBRC successfully raised nearly $100,000 to support our Center'sactivities and programs. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated presenting sponsors—AlpineBank, Bighorn Toyota, Gould Construction, and Roaring Fork Furniture—for their invaluable support inmaking this event a memorable one!Phil Long Glenwood Springs Subarucontinues to partner with RBRC as theirHometown Charity!We are proud to celebrate four years of partnershipwith Phil Long Glenwood Springs Subaru throughSubaru’s annual Share the Love event. As theselected hometown charity for four consecutive years,this collaboration has helped raise vital awarenessand support for our mission. Thanks to theirgenerosity, Phil Long GWS Subaru has contributed$72,500 to River Bridge Regional Center—making ameaningful impact on the children and families weserve. We are deeply grateful for this continuedpartnership.Pumpkin Paint & Sip: A Creative Night of Community and GivingIn October 2025, we hosted a new event, Pumpkin Paint & Sip, at Hotel Colorado. It was a sold-outsuccess! Community members gathered for a festive evening of creativity, painting charming woodlandanimals on pumpkins generously donated by The Property Shop, with guidance from local artist BritnyRayzor (Brit Lee Art). Guests also enjoyed a thoughtfully curated wine tasting by Kevin at Cooper Wine &Spirits, along with a lively dessert auction. Many attendees contributed their own beautifully paintedpumpkins to a silent auction, showcasing incredible creativity and community spirit. Thank you forsupporting River Bridge and making this event unforgetable!
08ANNUAL REPORT 2025 FINANCIALS RIVER BRIDGE REGIONAL CENTER 2025 RBRC Revenue & Expenses SummaryFor the Year Ended December 31, 2025 (Audited)ExpensesAdministrative and General ExpensesProgram ExpensesFundraising and Special EventExpensesTotal ExpensesRevenuePublic Support Grants Contributions Special Events Other RevenuesProgram Service and Reimbursement Interest and Other EarningsTotal Revenue$60,195$874,269$61,108$995,572$719,357$275,829$102,650$45,328$20,091$1,163,255Grant Breakdown County Human ServicesVictim of Crime ActGarfield &Pitkin CountyHuman Services6%Victim Assistance LawEnforcement (VALE)State GeneralFund9%Local HospitalSupport4%Federal Funding (VOCA)Victims of Crime Act32%Foundations26%Local GovernmentVictim Assistance LawEnforcement (VALE)19%Other Grants4%
Patrons ($10,000-$29,999)Phil Long Subaru Glenwood Springs - Share the Love EventKarl & Barbara FriedmanAngels ($5,000-$9,999)Ace Hardware CarbondaleAlpine BankBighorn ToyotaCarlos EspinaDody BoatDrs. Katie & Brice AlvordGould ConstructionJames & Connie Calaway TrustLaura & Kenneth JacksonRoaring Fork FurnitureSlifer Smith & FramptonChampions ($2,500-$4,999)Andrew & Kristen FirmanCharles & Angela CunniffeChris & Vicki PetersonCloud Insurance & Financial ServicesEdward Jones - Jathan McGladeGlenwood Springs FordJohn & Tara StelzriedeMike & Valerie MillerMt. Sopris Lunch ClubPioneer Steel, Inc.Rotary Club, Glenwood Springs SunsetSt. Benedict’s Monastery09ANNUAL REPORT 2025 2025 SUPPORTERS RIVER BRIDGE REGIONAL CENTER Heroes ($1,000-$2,499)Adrien Rippy-SheehyAmy & Doug ThromAmy Joyce AckermanBank of ColoradoCharles WillmanColWest RoofingDan Racicot - Marine Street FinancialElectrical OutfittersErin & John ZalinskiErin BarrGraham RiddleHoly Cross EnergyHotel ColoradoKenneth & Laura JacksonLaura HoranMichael & Laura KaplanMountain PestRichard O’ConnellRoaring Fork Co-OpSchmueser Gordon Meyer, IncSnowmass ChapelSteve & Diane BoatWill & Kristin PriceWilson Equipment, LLCAdvocates ($250-$499)Alice BrouhardCharles & Nancy PetersonColorado Mountain CollegeDr. Jimmie BaileyDonna & Ken RileyJake & Melissa BehlowJames & Carolyn O'DonnellJen Ooton & Travis BushJenn FlengteJennifer & Sandy LowellJenny QueenJohn & Bonnie StephensKerry Ach & David WarnerLyndie PearsonMindy YajkoMitch & Denise GianinettiNick & Judy HustonPam SzédelyiPeter & Sandy JohnsonRobert & Nancy EmersonToni CeriseRob JankovskyScott & Terri MillerSopris Liquor & WineSteve & Nancy BeckwithSteven & Barbara WickesT Patricia ThaynThomas & Sallie BernardTom & Virginia HarringtonTravis HughsValley View Hospital Association, Medical Staff FundAmbassadors ($100-$249)Alexandria StreblowAndrew SchwallerAngela & Dale HancockAngela BoyerAnne DriscollAubrey GlennBen Bohmfalk & Melissa PerkinsBruce BenjaminCharles SherwoodCheryl McGrathDaniel & Mary EllisDanielle & Jonathan KimbroDr. Shanley MangeotElizabeth MeadorEsther & Marvin ClaridgeGeorgia Chamberlain & John FoulkrodIsobel TracyJames & Ann NadonJan HuckJane KellyJannette WhitcombJeff & Beth MohseninJen EllspermanJennifer RoseJessica & Matthew OwingsJessica StottJohn & Erin DavisJohn LewisJudith RitschardKaren Harvey & David KolquistPartners ($500-$999)Andrija ProdanovicBerthod MotorsEmilie & Edwin PiperEmily & Troy CaseyErica ChapmanGlenwood Springs Hot Springs ResortJathan & Chelsea McGladeJoy BenensonKroger Co.Marilee & Greg RippyWalmart Glenwood SpringsWalmart Rifle
MULTIDISCIPLINARY PARTNERSAspen Police DepartmentAvon Police DepartmentBasalt Police DepartmentCarbondale Police DepartmentDistrict Attorney’s Office for the 5th Judicial DistrictDistrict Attorney’s Office for the 9th Judicial DistrictEagle County Dept. of Health & Human ServicesEagle Police DepartmentEagle County Sheriff’s OfficeGarfield County Attorney’s OfficeGarfield County Dept. of Human ServicesGarfield County Sheriff’s OfficeGlenwood Springs Police DepartmentMeeker Police DepartmentNew Castle Police DepartmentParachute Police DepartmentPitkin County Human ServicesPitkin County Sheriff’s OfficeRangely Police DepartmentRifle Police DepartmentRio Blanco County Dept. of Human ServicesRio Blanco County Sheriff’s OfficeSilt Police DepartmentSnowmass Village Police DepartmentVail Police DepartmentMAJOR GRANT FUNDERS (>$5,000)9th Judicial VALEA.V. Hunter TrustAnschutz Family FoundationAspen Community FoundationAspen Ski Co. Caring for Community FundCity of AspenCity of Glenwood SpringsCity of Glenwood Springs VALECity of Rifle Police DepartmentColorado Department of Criminal Justice - VOCAColorado State General FundEvelyn & Glen Haley Fund, Kelly James MarkumFoundation for a Stable ChildhoodGarfield County Human ServicesNational Children’s AlliancePitkin County Healthy Community FundRocky Mountain Health FoundationThe Giving NetworkThrift Shop of AspenAvon Police DepartmentTown of CarbondaleTown of Carbondale Police DepartmentTown of Silt VALEWestern Colorado Community FoundationIN-KIND DONORSAfternoon Delight BakeryAspen Police DepartmentBasalt Police DepartmentCommunity BankMountain Whisk BakeryMt. Sopris Children's FundSherwin-Williams Paint StoreThe Property ShopThe River Center of New CastleVillage InnKaren KribsKatherine Soden & Janet EarleyKati & Ben ShermanLance LuckettLeslie LamontLeslie RiddleLinda ConsuegraLisa SobkeLloyd & Marlene ManownLori & Martin KollmanLuci & Jason WilsonAmbassadors ($100-$249) Continued...Lynni HuttonMargaret RomeroMary Jo MurphyMelissa & Shane FoleyMeredith BullockMichael SawyerMichelle ReeseNicole RandallPaulina SelbyPriska BerkheimerRobert & Marci PattilloRobin TolanRonald & Denise AceeRussell FredericksonSharon & Kevin BradyShelle De Beque & Hank Van BerloSheri ScrubyShirley McCabe & Rowland ThompsonSteve & Linda PawlakSteve AverySteven & Wendy VanderhoofSusan E HussemannSusan HendersonSusan OrcuttVal SnearlyW Hamner & Donna DuBoisFriends ($10-$99)Ana Holguin GomezBarbara & John PalmerBeth ZimmermanCarmel WaldenCarolyn ColeCarolyn DahlgrenCatherine MeederCole HobbsCristina GairDana Dalla BettaDoug EstesHalle ZanderHolly PihlJames SpungJamie DarienJeff CheneyJohn & Sarah HassellJoyce Bulifant PerryJudy HaynesKristin SchroederLorna RileyMelissa EnglishMesha RisnerMichael KorberMichelle MarshMike & Deb WardOne Hope FoundationPamela & Drew IngramRay & Catherine SchmahlSalvadore LopezSamuel HartnettSusan CheneyTammy SommerfeldTim & Allison PerryTodd ChamberlinToni CourtenayTracey & Elizabeth CowlingWard Hauenstein
504 & 520 21st Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 970.945.5195 [email protected] in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, River Bridge Regional Center has been providing avariety of services to communities throughout Garfield, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, and Eagle Counties since2007. As a nationally accredited Child Advocacy Center, we engage the power of amultidisciplinary team in assessing, investigating, treating, and striving to prevent cases of childabuse. We place the child’s needs first. Within our warm child-friendly environment, caringprofessionals provide the tools that children and their non-offending family members need in orderto find hope and healing.River Bridge also provides services to victims beyond child sexual abuse. RBRC operates MountainWest SANE Alliance (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) program meeting the needs of adult sexualassault victims by providing trauma informed, compassionate, and culturally sensitive andcomprehensive forensic evaluation and treatment by trained, professional medical providers.For More Information2026 StaffBlythe Chapman, MA, LPCExecutive [email protected] Cloud, M.EdDevelopment [email protected] BennettLead Family [email protected] Earley, LCSWMental Health [email protected] Hildebrand, RN, SANE-P, SANE-ASANE [email protected] Ach, MAForensic [email protected] Gomez, MSWMental Health Therapist &Prevention [email protected]