SummitStone’s “Garcia House” fills crucial behavioral health treatment need in Larimer County. Fort Collins, Colo.— SummitStone Health Partners announces the grand opening of Garcia House, A Circle Program by SummitStone. Garcia House is named in honor of one of Larimer County’s most stalwart Substance Use Disorder (SUD) champions, Fred Garcia. It is one of only…

Suicide rates for those within the agricultural community are twice that of the regular population. Stigma, droughts, economic downturns, and many other factors contribute to this unfortunate statistic. However, Southeast Health Group, along with other local stakeholders has developed COMET, or Changing our Mental and Emotional Trajectory. This program offers meaningful and engaging concepts and…

Each year, CBHC honors the efforts of our community mental health centers’ achievements in the realms of clinical and non-clinical innovation. This year, due to COVID-19, we chose to do a virtual awards ceremony to celebrate our winners. The Golden Lightbulb Award (clinical) went to Southeast Health Group for their Pain Management Program while the…

On Edge is a statewide series on how 2020’s confluence of crises has tested Coloradans’ mental health. About the Project Reporters Susan Greene and Tina Griego capture this extraordinary time in which a confluence of major crises have set Coloradans on edge, testing individuals, communities and an already overtaxed mental health care system. Working with…

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…