In Colorado

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In Colorado

Colorado lands $1M to plan for mental health care in community settings

Colorado has received a $1 million grant for planning a new system of mental health care by combining a federal model with state safety net services

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Parker counseling center offers accessible mental health care for all

Southeast Counseling Center in Parker has evolved from a single-employee operation in a janitor's closet to a nonprofit with 25 therapists serving 700 families with specialized services

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Rural Colorado schools tackle equity gaps with dyslexia screening

The La Veta School District in southern Colorado has joined a pilot program to screen preschool-through-first grade students for dyslexia, part of an effort to enhance early reading instruction through improved curriculum, increased teacher training and timely intervention for struggling readers

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Happy 2025!

Early on New Year's morning our new development manager ambled outside in rural Colorado to behold a glorious sunrise, and we made 2 resolutions

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Old hotel offers new hope for unhoused in Arapahoe County

Mental Health Colorado bought a vacant hotel to provide shelter and services for those with mental health and substance use challenges

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Supportive schools open, expanding options for vulnerable Colorado students

New law leads to opening of schools that provide services for students with emotional and mental challenges, legal system involvement and trauma

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Colorado considers innovative solution to victims services funding crisis

Prop KK gun tax aims to offset plummeting federal support for domestic violence, sexual assault and mental health programs, but gun owners see an attack

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What to expect in Colorado on Election Day

Coloradans consider tight congressional races, variety of ballot measures in this historic election

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Colorado's behavioral health overhaul takes shape with new regional approach

By Jace DiCola, The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel The BHA aims to increase accessibility and quality through regional management entities Colorado established the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) in 2022 to develop a cohesive and more effective system of mental health services across the state. Two years, some turmoil and two

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Colorado Mental Health Hospital police chief under investigation

Second police chief to be removed in six years

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Indigenous neighbors collaborate in Gunnison County to boost health equity

Initiative aims to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps for estimated 350 Indigenous residents

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Castle Rock teen mental health center a go, despite neighborhood unease

Castle Rock has given the green light to transform a former assisted living center into a teen mental health care site

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Colorado has a new Belonging Barometer

A new effort to bring Coloradans together aims to catalyze a sense of belonging and inclusion across our state

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Mental health advocacy day at the Colorado capitol draws neighbors from near & far

Separating mental illness from the state legal system and finding suitable treatment is a prime focus for these Colorado advocates who use their powerful lived experiences to sway legislators

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Castle Rock PD introduces state’s first crisis response police therapy dog

A four-legged partner responds to help people experiencing mental distress

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Mental health transitional living homes 'coming soon'

Mental Health Transitional Living homes are for court-involved individuals living with serious mental illness and they'll be located in residential neighborhoods

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Colorado Behavioral Health Administration releases its 2023 strategic plan

Unifying strategy is "data-driven and puts people first"

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Colorado opens new beds for mental healthcare, but needs many more

By Marc Sallinger, 9News Number of pre-trial defendants awaiting mental health services for competency restoration tops 400 DENVER — Colorado's severe lack of mental health beds creates a series of problems. One issue with the bed shortage is that people are waiting in jail for months rather than getting

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San Miguel County commissioners receive year-end behavioral health update

By Suzanne Cheavens, Telluride Daily Planet Voter-funded services reach entire county TELLURIDE – Since 2018, when 66 percent of San Miguel County voters passed a mill levy of .75 to support behavioral health services, experts in mental health, education, legal services and the judiciary fields have worked to establish numerous programs

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Weld County officials plan to use opioid settlement funds to support treatment, education

By Morgan Mckenzie, Greeley Tribune Funds will provide education, medication and treatment A Weld County coalition is weeks away from receiving the first round of opioid settlement funds meant to combat the opioid crisis through treatment, prevention and education. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said Weld County is leading the

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Chaffee County launches mental health navigation program

By Staff, Ark Valley Voice Emotional Wellness Survey will set mental health priorities Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) is launching a quarterly Emotional Wellness Survey. The survey will help inform the focus of CCPH and its new Behavioral Health Navigation workforce which was created in response to the 2021 Chaffee

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Are you familiar with Colorado's new Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health?

Office of Behavioral Health has transitioned to a new name and expanded mission

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CSU one of first schools in nation to add mental health experts to campus police department

Behavioral health practitioner works with campus police to provide support on scene

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'Like giving a child a hug': Children's Hospital opens new behavioral health center

New facility consolidates therapy programs and offers partial in-patient treatment

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Mental health clinicians respond with school resource officers in northern Colorado

Thompson School District pairs co-responding teams inside schools