Denver, Colorado – March 26, 2020 – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge, many individuals across our state are facing anxiety, stress, grief and loss, depression, struggles with addiction, and more. Colorado’s 17 Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs), which cover every county in our state, are committed to providing essential care during this time – not only to current clients – but to many others who would like access to services.
Colorado’s CMHCs are operating and providing services across the state to all residents, regardless of circumstance, in the safest ways possible.
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