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? […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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? […]

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 […]

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? […]

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, […]

The Colorado Coalition for Parity and the Colorado Health Institute invite Colorado legislators and Colorado Coalition for Parity members to a legislative breakfast on Tuesday, January 30. The breakfast will be held in the Old Supreme Court Chambers in the Colorado State Capitol from 7:30 to 9:00 am. Join us to learn more about what […]

Presented by the Colorado Health Institute and Moe Keller, Vice President of Public Policy and Strategic Initiatives at Mental Health Colorado. Join us and Colorado's legislators to learn about the state of mental health in our state. This event is free and open to the public.