Historic Mental Health Legislation Signed Today at Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Earlier today Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed two historic mental health bills into law at Jefferson Center’s office in Wheat Ridge. More than 100 supporters were present for the bill signing, including mental health consumers and advocates, staff, board, local and state elected officials and other stakeholders. In his remarks, the Governor stated that the [...]
READ MOREBill to revamp Colorado mental health crisis response moves forward
By Yesenia Robles The Denver Post A bill that outlines how to spend $20 million to create a new statewide crisis response system for mental health continues to move forward in the state legislature. Senate Bill 266, passed out of the House Public Health Care and Human Services committee on a 9-4 vote Tuesday. Republican [...]
READ MOREPrimary care doctors welcome mental health professionals
By Yesenia Robles The Denver Post A growing number of primary care doctors in the Denver metro area are opening their doors to mental health professionals to help treat their patients — part of a trend toward integrating health services. Mental health community centers in Adams and Arapahoe counties started placing their professionals in private [...]
READ MOREHealthcare changes will keep fewer from falling through the cracks
Click to Watch Video from 9News DENVER – In the basement of a church on Emerson Street you will find fresh coffee brewing, a safe place to rest and help for those facing the challenges of mental illness. The CHARG Resource Center opened in 1989, and in the days since has offered mental health care [...]
READ MORESpecial Event: The Criminalization of Mental Health
The Interfaith Network on Mental Illness & Mental Health Partners presents a free event with author and speaker, Pete Earley. April 13 @7:00pm at CU Boulder, Wolf Law Building (Wittemyer Courtroom) For more information, please visit: www.InterfaithNetworkonMentalIllness.org
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