Mental Health Resources for the Holidays
The holidays can be a source of increased stress. It can be a difficult time for those who have lost …
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) estimates that about 1 million Coloradans struggle with mental, behavioral, and emotional health …
April 24 is Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Chances are, your medicine cabinet probably contains some medications that are either expired or no longer needed. Discarding these medications …
Help is Available from Colorado Crisis Services
We all have personal struggles, and if you’re going through a tough time, one of the most helpful things you …
April is Stress Awareness Month
Perhaps appropriately, given the times we find ourselves in, the month of April is recognized as Stress Awareness Month. It’s …
Pedestrianism – A 19th Century Quirk for 21st Century Life?
Today – the first Wednesday in April – just so happens to be National Walking Day. It’s a timely marker …
Safety for Seniors with Dementia
As people age, many start exhibiting signs of dementia. This could begin as small changes in memory and behaviors, eventually …
Safe2Tell Colorado
It’s not always easy for teens to report safety concerns to adults — but reporting can save lives. That’s why …
New Report on Youth Suicide Prevention
The Colorado Attorney General’s Office just released a new report, Community Conversations to Inform Youth Suicide Prevention: A Study of …
Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community
A recent news story discussed a new state audit report assessing the Fort Lyon residential facility – but the news …
Community Corrections in Colorado
Felonies for controlled substances and assault increased in 2017 over the previous year, while theft and forgery were slightly down, …
Mantherapy: A Resource for Men-tal Health
According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), “Colorado’s suicide rates are among the highest in the …
Preventing School Violence
A new school year has begun, and students deserve a healthy school experience free from violence, crime, and bullying. Several …
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
Alzheimer’s, dementia, and related conditions are an important health concern, and will continue to be so as the baby-boom generation …
Mental Health and Crisis Services
The State of Colorado has many resources for those who are in crisis, and those who serve them. If you …
Suicide in Colorado
Colorado’s suicide rate is climbing. Since 2009 the suicide death rate has increased each year. To put things in perspective, …
Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
June has been designated as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s and related dementias affect over 47 million people worldwide. …
Colorado State Hospital
The Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo (CMHIP), formerly known as the Colorado State Hospital, is celebrating its 135th anniversary …
Colorado Suicide Prevention Week
Governor Hickenlooper has declared the week of September 7-13, 2014, to be Colorado Suicide Prevention week (see the governor’s proclamation …
Offenders with Mental Illness
One of the significant problems faced in Colorado’s criminal justice system is what to do with offenders who have mental …