1041 results for author: Mental Health Colorado

WHAT DO YOU FEEL LIKE DOING?

September 17, 2018 Sleep in a castle? Take in a musical? Soak in a spa? We’re hosting a silent auction in support of our Tribute Gala. You can bid whether you’re attending the dinner or not. Both the auction and the gala benefit Mental Health Colorado. Your tax-deductible contribution will help us bring mental health professionals to more schools, genuine coverage to more families, and life-saving services to those in need. Our gala is still a few days away, but you can bid right now. I hope to see you in person—or online—soon! -Andrew Romanoff

NONPROFIT SURVEYING STATE LAWMAKER CANDIDATES ON MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

By: Alasyn Zimmerman September 15, 2018 COLORADO- This fall’s election is less than two months away and a non-profit wants to know where hopeful lawmakers stand on mental health issues. ‘This is a teachable moment for candidates,’ said Andrew Romanoff, President & CEO of Mental Health Colorado. The survey asks candidates how they plan to address mental health concerns in the legislature. ‘If you’re running for office you’ve got to answer tough questions all the time you got to tell where you stand on abortion, gun control and other hot topics and mental health ought to be on your agenda too,’ said Romanoff. Nation...

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH

September 14, 2018 COLORADO – September is National Suicide Prevention month, a time for shedding more light on the sometimes taboo and stigmatized topic. In Colorado, suicide is the leading cause of death among adolescents. Just last month a 9-year-old boy took his own life in Denver. Mental Health Colorado says suicide is oftentimes the result of an untreated mental health condition. And it’s important to remember that mental health is not a character flaw or a figment of the imagination, it’s a medical condition that’s treatable. “The trouble is not a lot of people seeking care because they’re worried about what might ...

GE JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION OFFERING HELP TO EMPLOYEES STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND ADDICTION

By: Kyla Galer September 14, 2018 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) More Americans than ever are dying from drug overdoses. Just last year, 72,000 people died from an overdose. That number is double what is was ten years ago. Colorado is no exception to the trend. Since 1999, the Rocky Mountain State has also seen a steady rise in deaths from drug overdoses, including right here in El Paso County. President of GE Johnson Construction Jim Johnson says his family is one of many families across the region impacted by mental health and addiction. He says while dealing with these issues, the lack of support and resources across the ...

MENTAL HEALTH COLORADO WORKING TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR ALL

By: JoAnne Busing September 12, 2018 Mental Health Colorado is an organization founded in 1973. "Their purpose is to advocate for the more than one million Coloradans who experience a mental health or substance abuse disorder each year. They engage policy makers, providers, the public and the press to promote intervention, expand access to affordable services and eradicate the stigma and discrimination that is often put on people with mental health problems," as stated on their web page. Andrew Romanoff, President and CEO of this organization, said he has a very personal reason as to why he is involved. Three years ago, his cousin, whom he ...

OPENING UP: LEARNING TO TALK ABOUT SUICIDE

By Angela K. Evans September 13, 2018 “The thing that I was really amazed by is that nobody ever asked me, ‘Why did you kill yourself?’” Dave tells me as we talk about his attempted suicide that left him dead for somewhere between 10 and 13 minutes in 1994. “Nobody really asked me.” So I ask him. “It was like, this is the last thing I’m taking in this world, I’ve had enough. I’d already lived with too much pain,” he says. “I just said no more. I said this is it, I’ve already had enough insults, I don’t like this, I hurt too much, I’ve hurt too long. And it’s not being attended to.” ...

SCHOOLS ARE OFFERED MENTAL HEALTH TOOLKIT TO DEAL WITH SOARING SUICIDE RATES

By: Ali Budner Sept. 11, 2018 A nine-year-old boy in Colorado took his own life on the first week of school this year. The tragedy highlighted a pervasive problem in the state and in the Mountain West region as a whole -- the high suicide rate -- especially among youth. Goal Academy in Pueblo, Colorado is a charter program with high schools around the state that focuses on both academic and mental wellbeing. Camille Vallet is a junior. She wants to become a zoologist. And just like any high schooler, she said sometimes she feels stressed. Right now she’s mainly stressed about getting her class work done on time. But she ...

A QUESTION

I have a quick question for you: Have you or someone you love been affected by a mental health or substance use disorder? If you said yes, then you know how much our work matters. You understand the value of good mental health care. With your help, we can bring care within reach of every Coloradan. Our Tribute Gala is just 10 days away. It’s our most important fundraiser, and we need $65,370 to meet our goal. Please purchase a ticket, donate an auction item, or make a contribution. Your support is tax-deductible—and more important than ever. -Andrew Romanoff

DENVER CREATES TASK FORCE TO TACKLE GROWING SUICIDE RATE

Sept. 10, 2018 DENVER (CBS4)– Community leaders in Denver gathered to deliver an important message on World Suicide Prevention Day: There is help. The message comes as health experts say deaths by suicide are on the rise in Colorado. In the first nine months of the year, Denver has seen 15 more people die of suicide compared to all of 2017. The City of Denver is working to address behavioral health issues by creating a specific task force. Some of the solutions being discussed include a social worker accompanying first responders to 911 calls. They also hope having an open and honest conversation about suicide will allow ...

Election 2018 Candidate Survey

The 2018 election is right around the corner, and we want to know where the candidates stand on improving mental health and substance use services in Colorado. We have sent the following survey to the 179 candidates running for the state legislature and for governor. We will post the answers on October 1. Priority #1: Increase the availability of mental health services in schools and early childhood settings Prevention and early intervention of mental health concerns in schools and early learning settings help ensure that children and adolescents are healthier and avoid problems in later life. Question 1: Do you support school policies and ...