THE STATE OF MENTAL HEALTH

Montview Presbyterian Church 1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO

As part of Montview Presbyterian Church's adult education series, they will discuss gun violence and its connection with mental health. Montview is a member of a diverse group of faith communities working together to address and limit gun violence. There is strong support for this effort among members of the church. Firearms account for more than […]

FEDERAL PARITY 10TH ANNIVERSARY: EQUAL COVERAGE FOR ALL

Colorado State Capitol, West Foyer 200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO

The Parity Act requires insurers to provide equal coverage for mental and physical care. Yet Coloradans go out of network seven times more for mental health care than for other kinds of health care. Mental Health Colorado is leading the fight to strengthen the enforcement of parity laws. Join us on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the […]

NOT ONE MORE: GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, along with Rateliff’s foundation, and The Marigold Project, are set for two days of events in Denver to support the prevention of gun violence in partnership with local and national nonprofit organizations. The non-partisan events will emphasize voter engagement, encouraging Colorado citizens to engage peacefully on the issue of […]

ATTORNEY GENERAL MAKES $2.8M ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Children's Hospital Colorado on Anschutz Medical Campus - Teen Zone (2nd floor) 13123 East 16th Ave., Aurora, CO

The Colorado Office of the Attorney General is giving a grant to Mental Health Colorado and Children's Hospital Colorado to support pediatric mental health. Mental Health Colorado will use the money to distribute our School Mental Health Toolkit statewide. The Attorney General's office, Mental Health Colorado, and Children's Hospital will work together to improve children's mental health in […]

GUN SAFETY PANEL DISCUSSION

First Plymouth Congregational Church 3501 S Colorado Blvd, Englewood, CO, United States

Thirteen states now have red flag laws or extreme risk protection orders that allow for temporary removal of guns from an individual at risk to themselves or others. Colorado passed a red flag law in the state House last May, but it was killed in a Senate committee. Colorado Faith Communities United to End Gun […]

MENTAL HEALTH AND HOMELESSNESS: IS THERE A CONNECTION?

4690 Table Mountain Drive, #100 Golden, CO

3rd Third provides opportunities for those over 55 to continue learning, contributing, and meeting interesting people through workshops, seminars, and author events. Andrew Romanoff will join the 3rd Third to discuss the state of mental health in Colorado and what Mental Health Colorado is doing to help the one million Coloradans experiencing a mental health or […]

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PRO 15 2018 FALL CONFERENCE

Platte River Fort 22999 U.S. 34, Greeley, CO

Pro 15 is a political advocacy group representing the interests of 15 counties in Northeast Colorado. Mental Health Colorado President & CEO Andrew Romanoff will join a panel to discuss health needs in rural Colorado. The full agenda is available here. Tickets

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS COLORADO STATE CONFERENCE AND ANNUAL MEETING

Denver Health Rita Bass Trauma and EMS Education Center 190 Sixth Avenue, Denver, CO

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI Colorado's state conference is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the annual meeting and election is from 3 to 4 p.m. Mental Health Colorado President & CEO […]

MENTAL HEALTH AND LAW: WHAT FUTURE ATTORNEYS NEED TO KNOW

University of Denver 2199 S University Blvd., Denver, CO

Mental Health Colorado President & CEO Andrew Romanoff will present to the Sturm College of Law about the state of mental health in Colorado. He will address what is most important for future attorneys to know about mental health and the legal system and how they can take action. A short question and answer session will […]

THE STATE OF MENTAL HEALTH (LOVELAND)

Golden Corral 1360 Sculptor Drive, Loveland, CO

More than a million Coloradans face a mental health or substance use disorder each year, but only half get the care they need. The consequences can be catastrophic: crowded emergency rooms and prison cells, increased unemployment and homelessness, and one of the highest suicide rates in the nation. Mental Health Colorado President & CEO Andrew […]