Strive STRiVE has been serving Mesa County residents for over 50 years.

Offering a variety of services to help families and support individuals with developmental disabilities. STRiVE's Mission
STRiVE provides an array of person centered, community-based services and supports that assist people with developmental disabilities to achieve their fullest potential. STRiVE provides programs in an atmosphere that fosters self-esteem and confidence, and enhances each person’s opportunity for independence and growth. STRiVE is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors composed of consumers and family members, as well as human service and business professionals. STRiVE is funded primarily (80%) through the Colorado Department of Human Services and fees from disability payments, with supplemental funding from Mesa County, private donors and grants. STRiVE's Vision
Our vision is for every person we serve to be included in all facets of the community, free to exercise the greatest degree of personal independence and empowered to pursue individual goals and dreams. STRiVE's Values
STRiVE is committed to, and holds these values as essential for, the quality of our operation: Integrity, Compassion, Mutual Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Meaningful Contributions, Accountability, Stability, Dependability & Positive Attitude. People Supporting People
Our organization is made up of over 350 employees qualified & trained to provide quality, result driven services in our over 12 Day and Supported Employment Programs and more than 17 Residential Sites.

Fall at the Gardens: Harvest Illuminated, presented by Community Hospital, Grand Junction, Colorado and Rocky Mountain H...
09/19/2025

Fall at the Gardens: Harvest Illuminated, presented by Community Hospital, Grand Junction, Colorado and Rocky Mountain Health Plans is October 23-25. Get your tickets now at strivecolorado.org!

Grand Junction chef competes in new season of Food Network’s ‘Halloween Wars.' Read more ⬇️

09/17/2025

🎃 Grand Junction’s own W***y Tuz is carving at the beautiful Western Colorado Botanical Gardens in Food Network’s Road to Halloween Wars!

Want more? You can see W***y and other Halloween Wars competitors carving live during Fall at the Gardens: Harvest Illuminated, October 23–25. Tickets are available at: https://strivepsp.ticketspice.com/2025-fall-at-the-gardens-harvest-illuminated

A scoop of gratitude and a sprinkle of fun! 🍨 We celebrated National DSP Week with ice cream at every location, honoring...
09/15/2025

A scoop of gratitude and a sprinkle of fun! 🍨 We celebrated National DSP Week with ice cream at every location, honoring our dedicated DSPs and the individuals who make our community shine.

09/10/2025

🌟 Happy DSP Recognition! 🌟
Every single day, Direct Support Professionals at STRiVE empower people with disabilities to be included, engaged, and celebrated in our community. 💙

They are the behind-the-scenes heroes making the world brighter, kinder, and more connected — year-round.

🎃✨ Get ready for a magical autumn! Fall at the Gardens: Harvest Illuminated is back, presented by Community Hospital, Gr...
09/09/2025

🎃✨ Get ready for a magical autumn! Fall at the Gardens: Harvest Illuminated is back, presented by Community Hospital, Grand Junction, Colorado, and Rocky Mountain Health Plans! Join us at the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens on October 23, 24, and 25 for an unforgettable celebration of pumpkins, lights, and fall fun.

But that’s not all—catch Food Network's Halloween Wars competitor, W***y Tuz, in action on The Road to Halloween Wars airing September 14, carving amazing creations right here in our gardens. You won’t want to miss it! 🌟🍁

Tickets available at: https://strivepsp.ticketspice.com/2025-fall-at-the-gardens-harvest-illuminated

🌟 It’s Direct Support Professionals Week! 🌟This week, we celebrate the incredible DSPs who show up every day with compas...
09/08/2025

🌟 It’s Direct Support Professionals Week! 🌟

This week, we celebrate the incredible DSPs who show up every day with compassion, patience, and dedication. 💙 At STRiVE, our DSPs are the heart of what we do—supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to live, work, and thrive in our community.

Your work often happens behind the scenes, but the impact is seen everywhere: in smiles, in milestones, and in the meaningful connections you create. Thank you for your commitment to dignity, independence, and inclusion.

09/04/2025

We wanted to give another shout-out to The Arc Mesa County and Strive for being our presenting sponsors this year! Please let them know you appreciate their contribution to the effort! Our other partners are noted on our flier and website. Their contributions are invaluable too!

08/28/2025
STRiVE staff are enjoying their time at the annual Alliance Summit in Breckenridge!
08/27/2025

STRiVE staff are enjoying their time at the annual Alliance Summit in Breckenridge!

This is such an amazing program!
08/13/2025

This is such an amazing program!

Community Hospital put its own spin on “signing day,” which is usually reserved for high school athletes, on Tuesday, celebrating the start of a unique opportunity for local, soon-to-graduate high

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790 Wellington Avenue
Grand Junction, CO
81501

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

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