Primary care doctors welcome mental health professionals

Posted on Apr 8, 2013

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 [...]

Colorado West Regional Mental Health Center Telemedicine Success

Posted on Jun 14, 2012

Colorado West Regional Mental Health Center has found success in linking psychiatrists and their patients via video linkups. CLICK HERE! to read the Denver Post article!  

Pilot Program Demonstrates Measureable Benefits for People with Schizophrenia

Posted on Mar 8, 2012

Pilot Program Demonstrates Measureable Benefits for People with Schizophrenia Evidence-Based Tools Help Improve Daily Functioning and Increase Treatment Transparency and Accountability March 8, 2012 – Washington, D.C. – People with schizophrenia report improved functioning after participating in a new, evidence-based clinical program, according to results announced today from a six-month pilot. The program, Advancing Standards [...]

ADOLESCENTS: Marijuana and Heroin, The BLUNT Truth (SYMPOSIUM)

Posted on Mar 6, 2012

Colorado Division of Behavioral Health Presents     ADOLESCENTS: Marijuana and Heroin  The BLUNT Truth Thursday, March 22, 2012  8:00 am – 12:30 pm This symposium will focus on adolescent substance use in Colorado and the increase use of heroin and other prescription drugs, as well as the impact medical marijuana is having on youth [...]

Congratulations Carl Clark, MD

Posted on Aug 9, 2011

National Council Elects Carl Clark as New Board Chair

Washington, DC (July 8, 2011) — Carl Clark, MD, assumes leadership of the board of directors National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare (National Council) as the association advances an aggressive agenda to protect and expand safety net mental health and addictions treatment services. Clark will lead a board committed to recovery and a life in the community for persons with mental illnesses and addiction disorders.