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Mental health urgent-care facility now available in northeast Boulder
Boulder and Broomfield County residents can now access mental health services the same way they can access urgent medical care. Dr. Nadia Haddad…
Filling behavioral care gaps for Coloradans with acute mental illness
Behavioral health providers in the Denver metro area are tapping new technologies to ensure people with acute mental health needs don't fall through t…
Getting help to San Luis Valley residents with severe mental illness and addiction
Coloradans struggling with persistent and severe mental illness in the San Luis Valley are getting special outreach and support, and that effort is …
Fort Lyon celebrates 10 years of recovery-based housing
It's been ten years since Fort Lyon, a 19th century military post in rural Bent county, opened its doors to people experiencing homelessness with …
Housing First Model Helps Domestic-Violence Survivors
Victims of domestic violence who are able to access housing -- at their own pace, and with support for as long as the survivor needs help -- …
Clinics Improving Mental and Behavioral Health Standards
A state-federal partnership is helping safety-net mental health centers in Colorado deepen the services they provide, which is improving access and …
Telehealth Expands Access to Mental Health Services in CO
The COVID public health emergency created a spike in the adoption of a wide range of telehealth services, and Coloradans are continuing to access …
Tapping Teens to Connect Youth in Mental Distress with Support
One in five teens in the U.S. will experience a mental health challenge before they turn 18, but 64% of them won't seek help. A new training program …
Colorado Ranks 3rd Nationally for Senior Health Outcomes
Colorado ranks third nationally when it comes to caring for its most vulnerable adults, according to a new UnitedHealthcare report. The strong …
Colorado's Rural Communities Mobilizing to Prevent Suicide
Community advisory committees across rural Colorado are working to better understand the mental-health needs for community members including farmers…
Report: Denver Mayoral Candidates Off the Mark on Homeless Crisis
Advocates for people experiencing homelessness are pushing back against proposals by several Denver mayoral candidates who are including forced mental…
Post-Pandemic Telehealth Visits Remain High for Mental Health
The use of telehealth has dropped since its peak during the height of the COVID-19 public health emergency, but more Coloradans continue to opt for …