2010 CBHC Legislative Wrap-Up and Bill Tracking Slate

Posted by admin on Jun 3, 2010 in Featured News, News Articles | 0 comments

Despite the dire economic situation and strong partisan politics brought out by an election year, CBHC Members and the people we serve have many successes to celebrate. Colorado will move forward with reforms to the healthcare system, service integration, and assistance to people who have mental health and substance abuse disorders involved in the criminal justice system. The support and leadership from the Governor's office, the Joint Budget Committee, and other Legislators helped mental health avoid deep funding cuts, but there was still significant impact. The continued involvement of our members with elected-officials truly made a difference. Thank you for all of your ongoing support of our legislative efforts!

Drug Laws and Practices: Reviewing Punishment versus Rehab

Posted by admin on Apr 13, 2010 in News Articles | 0 comments

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Article by Kendall Alexander, Greeley Tribune, April 13, 2010:

At look at the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice’s review of drug laws, practices and research.  Based on their findings, they have concluded, “that drug laws and strategies would be improved by more clearly differentiating between those drug offenders who are primarily users and addicts from the more serious offenders who engage in the crimes of distribution, manufacturing and trafficking of drugs.”  The study of the commission led to introduction of “A bill for an act concerning changes to crimes involving controlled substances,” HB 1352. 

In Support of Mental Health

Posted by admin on Mar 9, 2010 in News Articles | 0 comments

Colorado First Lady Jeannie Ritter joined community members and representatives from The Center for Mental Health in Montrose, CO at the “Center Affaire” fundraiser in support of mental health issues.    Click here to read more in the Delta County Independent online. 

Sebelius, Solis Announce Nearly $1 Billion Recovery Act Investment in Advancing Use of Health IT, Training Workers for Health Jobs of the Future

Posted by admin on Feb 24, 2010 in News Articles, Rocky Mountain HealthNet | 0 comments

This Press Release from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announces the recipients of grant awards to help make health IT available to over 100,000 health providers by 2014.  Colorado received more than $9 million grant dollars to support IT and Health Information Exchange through Colorado Regional Health Information Exchange (CORHIO). 

Click here to read more about the funds awarded to through the National Recovery Act. 

Love and help collide, detouring one man’s life of drug addiction and crime

Posted by admin on Feb 24, 2010 in News Articles | 0 comments

Nate Taylor, writing for the Coloradoan.com, writes a powerful article highlighting the journey of Dana Elworthy, who struggled for the last 30 years with mental illness and substance dependency.  Through appropriate care and the support of others, Dana is now sober and living healthy and happy. 

Read Dana Elworthy’s Story Here  

Cortez facility will integrate health care

Posted by admin on Jan 11, 2010 in News Articles | 0 comments

This article in the Cortez Journal by Steve Grazier gives details about the exciting new heathcare integration effort taking place in southwest Colorado.  Primary care and behavioral health services will be provided at this new care facility located in Cortez, Colorado and operated by the Southwest Colorado Mental Health Center.

Click here to learn more about integrated healthcare in Cortez.