What makes a Community Behavioral Health Champion? It’s not just about carrying behavioral health bills – CBHC’s Community Behavioral Health Champions consistently demonstrate a passion for advancing public policy related to behavioral health by: Responding to constituents regarding behavioral health policy needs; Engaging colleagues and leading discussions around behavioral health issues; Reaching across party lines…

On Monday, October 19, 2020, the President of the United States signed S. 2661, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act, which was introduced by U.S. Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Jack Reed (D-RI). This bipartisan legislation designates 9-8-8 as the national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline, and companion legislation…

This July, CBHC is proud to join with leaders in the mental health field to recognize Black, Indigenous, People of Color Mental Health Month. This is a shift from the previous designation of this month as Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, learn more about this change and check out the quote from Mental Health America…

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Doyle Forrestal dforrestal@cbhc.org 303-885-4097  Doyle Forrestal, CEO of the Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council, releases the following statement on the death of George Floyd and events unfolding in Minneapolis and across the country: During these challenging times, it can be difficult to put thoughts and feelings into words. Especially now…

During these uncertain times, our Community Mental Health Centers would like you to know that they are there for you. Individuals can find services for mental and behavioral health needs at any one of the Community Mental Health Centers across Colorado. To find your Community Mental Health Center, visit https://www.cbhc.org/help/ Here you can find the…

To our Colorado residents and friends, We understand the growing concerns about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and its impact on public health, daily lives, and access to mental health and addiction recovery services. Colorado’s Community Mental Health Centers are committed to ensuring the continuity of essential services while also safeguarding the health of staff, clients, and…

On Thursday, February 6, 2020, Frank Cornelia, Deputy Director and Chief Strategy Officer of the Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council spoke on behalf of Colorado State Senate Bill 20-001 at a press conference. The bill requires the department of education to offer a train the trainer program designed to improve school culture, promote youth behavioral and…

The Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our 2020 Annual Behavioral Health Training Conference. This year’s theme is “Supporting Community Resilience.” The conference will take place from September 30th to October 3rd at Beaver Run Resort and Conference Center in Breckenridge, CO. CBHC has extended our…

The message is clear: Colorado is ready for a change when it comes to the way we regulate, finance, and deliver behavioral health care. In his charge letter to create the Behavioral Health Task Force, Governor Polis wrote: “We can and must do better to transform our system for Coloradans with a behavioral health condition…

The Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council (CBHC) and its 23 member organizations visited the State Capitol building on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 for their annual Lobby Day at the Capitol. This signature day for CBHC highlights the importance of Colorado’s community behavioral health system. During meetings with legislators, community behavioral health providers from across the state…