Interfaith Network on Mental Illness: Suicide Prevention, Intervention, & Postvention

Westview Presbyterian Church 1500 Hover St, Longmont, CO, United States

Program overview:  Responding to suicide is complicated. Depending on how we respond, the outcomes can be healing or hurtful. We will discuss signs and symptoms of a person at risk, how to respond to someone who may be suicidal, and how faith communities and others can respond after a suicide. Rev. Keefe will look at […]

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Advocacy 101

Colorado Mental Wellness Network 915 E 9th Ave, Denver, CO, United States

Learn advocacy from the advocates, including former Senator Moe Keller, with this free workshop! We'll help you understand the legislative process and teach you how to testify so you can make change. We will explore the issues in mental health advocacy and how we can work to create a more equitable world for individuals with […]

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Rotary Club of Golden

Golden Community Center 1470 10th Street, Golden, CO, United States

Each year, more than one million Coloradans experience a mental health or substance use disorder, yet only half get the care they need. The result: Increased hospitalization, homelessness, incarceration, and one of the highest suicide rates in the nation. How do we make Colorado a national leader in the prevention and treatment of mental illness? […]

Aspen Hope Center 2017 Community Forum

Paepcke Auditorium 1000 N 3rd St, Aspen, CO, United States

Opening Presentation by Andrew Romanoff Former Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives and current CEO of Mental Health Colorado presents "Mending Colorado's Mental Health." Keynote by Dr. Christopher la Riche There is now exciting evidence of substantial overlap between our physical pain and social exclusion. In this lively exploration of the Outsider, Dr. la […]

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Children’s Grief Awareness Day: Children’s Book Talk & Signing

Tattered Cover Aspen Grove 7301 S Santa Fe Dr., Littleton, CO, United States

Motivational speaker and author Nancy Sharp will discuss and sign Because the Sky is Everywhere, a picture book, which helps children deal with the death of someone close to them. Directly inspired by the author's young twins, the book tells the story of a little boy named Liam and his search for understanding following the death […]

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Coalition Meeting, Imagine Zero

Fort Collins Police Services 2221 S Timberline Rd, CO, United States

Each year, more than one million Coloradans experience a mental health or substance use disorder, yet only half get the care they need. The result: lost earnings and productivity, increased hospitalization, homelessness, and incarceration and one of the highest suicide rates in the nation. How do we take action to combat this? Join us on […]

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Brighton Rotary Club

River Bottom Restaurant 75 W Bridge Street, Brighton, CO, United States

Each year, more than one million Coloradans experience a mental health or substance use disorder, yet only half get the care they need. The result: Increased hospitalization, homelessness, incarceration, and one of the highest suicide rates in the nation. How do we make Colorado a national leader in the prevention and treatment of mental illness? […]

Sixth Avenue United Church of Christ

Sixth Avenue United Church of Christ 3250 E 6th Ave, Denver, CO, United States

This Sunday following worship we are pleased to welcome Andrew Romanoff, President and CEO of Mental Health Colorado (and former Colorado Speaker of the House) for a presentation and discussion around some of the mental health issues facing our state today. We will begin our discussion at 11:20 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Find more […]

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Rotary Club of Golden

The Club at Rolling Hills 15707 West 26th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Each year, more than one million Coloradans experience a mental health or substance use disorder, yet only half get the care they need. The result: Increased hospitalization, homelessness, incarceration, and one of the highest suicide rates in the nation. How do we make Colorado a national leader in the prevention and treatment of mental illness? […]

Surviving or Thriving? The Current and Future State of Substance Use Disorder Services in Colorado

Old Supreme Court Chambers, Colorado State Capitol 200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, United States

Join the Colorado Providers Association for a conversation on Friday, January 26th. Lunch will be provided at 11:30 am, and a panel will discuss from 12:00-2:00 pm. Panelists: Robert Werthwein, Director, Office of Behavioral Health, Colorado Department of Human Services Brad Sjostrom, President, Colorado Providers Association; Manager, West Pines Behavioral Health Addiction Services Daniel Darting, […]