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Mental Health and Substance Use Access Disparities Increased in Colorado from 2013 to 2017
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 12, 2019
Mental Health Parity in Law Does Not Equate to Parity in Practice
Denver — In the midst of an opioid epidemic and increased suicide rates, Coloradans are finding it increasingly difficult to access affordable mental health and substance use care under their private insurance plans. A nationwide study by the actuarial firm Milliman sheds light on this trend over a five-year period beginning in 2013—which documents widening disparities in access to in-network services for mental health and substance use disorder treatment among 37 million employees and their ...
Mental Health Colorado promotes a “Miami Model” for decriminalizing mental illness
December 14, 2019
Originally appeared in My Prime Time News
Diversion initiative allowed Miami to close a jail, save taxpayers millions, and get care to those in need ~
DENVER — Mental Health Colorado, the state’s leading mental health advocacy organization, is looking at Miami as a model for keeping individuals with mental illnesses out of jail so they can get the care they need. Under its diversion initiative, Miami-Dade County closed a jail facility—saving taxpayers $12 million per year—and dramatically reduced the number of shootings and injuries of people with mental illnesses.
“We shouldn’t be building larger jails—we ...
Local voters could hold key in Colorado’s mental health crisis
December 14, 2019
Originally appeared in The Gazette
By: Lance Benzel
LARIMER COUNTY • Standing in tall grass off a country road, Commissioner Steve Johnson shows where voters have cleared the way for a $25 million mental health center, billed by its supporters as a regional leap in the statewide battle for improved care.
Three years ago, the reforms nearly died in a vacant lot, cut down at the polls in this northern Colorado county of 350,000 residents.
Commissioner Steve Johnson stands at the site in October where voters have cleared the way for a $25 million mental health center in Fort Collins, 2019....
Annual campaign collects socks for homeless
December 10, 2019
Originally appeared in the Centennial Citizen
Socks are the least donated item to homeless shelters, yet they are vital to helping homeless people stay dry, warm and free from disease.
According to a news release, charities often cannot accept used socks for sanitary reasons, and buying new socks doesn’t always seem apparent to those making donations. However, as the cold sets in, the need is greater.
Footprints to Recovery is kicking off its third annual Socks of Love campaign, with the hope of collecting 10,000 pairs of socks nationally. The socks accepted through the Centennial donation center will be dispersed to the ...
Donate today for Colorado Gives
December 10, 2019
Originally appeared in The Colorado Springs Business Journal
Today is Colorado Gives Day, and organizers hope to top last year’s $35.3 million in donations.
Colorado Gives Day was created to increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. The inaugural Colorado Gives Day in 2010 generated more than $8.4 million for 529 local charities.
Every dollar donated this year is increased through a $1.5 million Incentive Fund. Every nonprofit receiving a donation on Colorado Gives Day will receive a portion of the fund.
At the Colorado Gives Day web site, donors can search hundreds of nonprofits and fundraisers, ...
Inspirada
Amigo,
Estoy inspirada y asombrada de la generosidad de Colorado. Mientras gente dona durante el año, Colorado Gives Day trae nuestra comunidad junta en una manera grande para soportar las organizaciones que hacen nuestro estado un lugar mejor para vivir.
Hoy es el día para retribuir a tus organizaciones favoritas y espero que somos uno de ellos.
El crisis de la salud mental es numero uno.
Nuestro trabajo no es posible sin usted. Ayúdanos y dona a Mental Health Colorado.
Kay Greene
Directora de Desarollo
Próximo Eventos
Colorado Gives Day es el 10 de deciembre – Programa tu donación hoy!
La sesión legislativa comienza el 8 de enero.
Manténganse al tanto para actualizaciones de correo.
Reserva:
Hill Day: el 26 de febrero
LEAD – Legislative Education & Advocacy Day: 27 de Marzo
Unmasked: el 13 de junio.
** Si tienes preguntas o quieres información en español sobre estos eventos, por favor manda un correo a Flora, FWelsh@mentalhealthcolorado.org
Una Nota de Vincent:
A medida que el año llega a su fin, quiero agradecer a
cada uno de ustedes por todo lo que hacen por apoyar nuestro trabajo y ...
Coloradans on Medicaid face greatest obstacles to accessing mental health care, survey says
December 8, 2019
By: Evan Wyloge, Colorado Politics
Originally appeared in The Gazette
Meighen Lovelace began seeing troubling signs when her younger daughter was only 1 year old: The girl was more aggressive than her older sister; she would bite and hit, and seemed not to handle social situations well.
When her daughter turned 3, Lovelace used a behavioral health intervention program offered at their local preschool. Lovelace and her two daughters, who live in Eagle County, are on the state’s Medicaid program, the public health insurance program for low-income and indigent individuals.
They were directed to a variety of ...
Californians aren’t getting the mental health care they’re legally guaranteed. Why not?
December 8, 2019
By: Jocelyn Wiener
Originally appeared in CalMatters
State Sen. Jim Beall is angry.
Four times now, he has introduced legislation to better enforce state and federal “parity” laws, which require equal treatment of mental and physical health problems. Four times, that legislation has failed.
As he enters his final year in the Legislature, the San Jose Democrat plans what he calls a “full-frontal assault”.
“I’m going to put even more effort into next year,” Beall said, “because I’m madder than hell about it.”
California’s parity mandate was signed into law in 1999, and a federal parity law ...
