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Mental illness “an epidemic” in Summit County
As many as 45 residents and local officials gathered at the Summit County Community and Senior Center in Frisco on Thursday for a discussion of mental health issues. The event was part of a statewide listening tour by advocacy group Mental Health Colorado, which hopes to better understand obstacles to mental health care and how to address them. Read more...
Mental health forum here draws a crowd
The Grand Valley needs more licensed providers to help patients seeking mental health treatment. There’s also a need for more providers who accept Medicaid and Medicare and a need for reduced wait times before patients are able to meet with providers.
These are some of the concerns voiced Wednesday night during a health forum hosted by Mental Health Colorado, a Denver-based group that advocates for programs for mental health and substance abuse disorders. Read more...
Making gains on the mental health front
Two advocacy groups are highlighting the lack of mental and behavioral services in the state — especially in rural Colorado.
The issue is well understood among public health officials and mental health providers, but not so much among the general public, even though the impacts of this shortage are painfully obvious.
Mesa County, for example, faces a suicide rate that is consistently higher than the rest of the state and nearly triple the national rate. Statewide, the rate of fatal drug overdoses is well above the national average. Same with alcoholism and alcoho...
Conversation with Colorado in Grand Junction
Andrew Romanoff, President & CEO of Mental Health Colorado, talks about the organization's mission with radio host "Coach" on KAFM Community Radio in Grand Junction.
Overcoming mental health stigmas: Two groups coming to Grand Valley to highlight need for more services
Andrew Romanoff wants to change as many stigmas around mental health as he can, and he’s not alone.
The former speaker of the Colorado House is now executive director of Mental Health Colorado, a Denver-based group that advocates for programs for mental health and substance abuse disorders. He is trying to highlight mental health issues statewide, while another group is doing the same thing locally. Read more...
Back to school: Help your kids get off to a good start
With summer winding down and children going to school this month, many kids will experience anxiety. Here is some advice on how parents can help children adjust to their new school year.
Some children process change well and should easily adjust to school, while others may find it more difficult, according to Dr. Ben Miller, director of the Farley Health Policy Center (FHPC) at UC Medical Center & Mental Health Colorado board member.
“If the child is experiencing stress in multiple settings, like school, church, friendships, teams, clubs, or everyday activities ...
Making Progress at Mental Health Colorado
Mental Health Colorado is the state’s leading advocate for the prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. Our mission: to bring effective, affordable care within reach of every Coloradan.
We’re not there yet.
Each year, more than half a million Coloradans go without the mental health care they need. Our state ranks near last in the nation in the number of psychiatric beds per capita. And we have one of the highest suicide rates in America.
The good news: we’re making progress.
The law now makes mental health care be covered by ...
Colorado group seeks public’s views on mental health care
A Colorado nonprofit wants to hear from residents across the Pikes Peak region on the barriers and obstacles they face in accessing mental health care.
Mental Health Colorado's next stop on its "Conversation with Colorado" listening tour will take place from 5:15 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave. Read more...
Share tales of mental health barriers Tuesday
A statewide mental health advocacy group wants stories and feedback on barriers to mental health care in Fort Collins.
Mental Health Colorado, led by former Speaker of the State House of Representatives Andrew Romanoff, will host a town hall at the Old Town Library on Tuesday from 5:15-7 p.m. Read more...
Romanoff: Coloradans weigh in on barriers to mental health care
More than one million Coloradans experience a mental health or substance-use disorder each year. Only 40 percent receive treatment.
What stops so many Coloradans from getting the mental health care they need? And what can we do about it?
Mental Health Colorado — the state’s leading advocate for the prevention and treatment of mental illness – is taking those questions on the road. As part of our statewide listening tour — “A Conversation with Colorado” – we convened public forums in Pueblo on March 30 and Greeley on May 24. (We head to Fort Collins on ...
