Colorado nonprofit works to help with state's mental health worker shortage
Part of the problem starts before clinicians ever see a patient.
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Part of the problem starts before clinicians ever see a patient.
From financial strain to feelings of loneliness and grief, mental health struggles often spike this time of year.
A program called Upstream is teaching students what you can't learn in typical schoolbooks: how to manage their mental health, strengthen resilience, and enhance their overall well-being.
Living and working in Colorado's mountain towns comes with its own set of challenges.
Community members can be affected in a variety of ways following a tragic event like Wednesday's shooting at Evergreen High School. Denver Health is sharing information on what to expect, particularly for younger individuals, and when to seek help.
More restaurant workers say they're struggling with their mental health, and one Denver employer is taking steps to help.
Paul Gesi, a Northglenn police officer, died by suicide earlier this month after a long battle with PTSD.
A Denver mental health program for the community's most vulnerable members is sharing its success.
Federal funding cuts to AmeriCorps are threatening a program that works to provide mental health support and other support to students at certain Colorado schools.
Research finds that social connection is the strongest protective factor to prevent depression.
Addressing the root causes of gang violence by promoting a positive sense of community.
Youth on Record will train young artists on "mental health first aid" using the A.S.K method: Acknowledge, Support, Keep in Touch.
It's Mental Health Awareness Week and finances are having a big impact on Coloradans' mental health.
Colorado athletes and researchers are working to bring more awareness to the mental health struggles they often face.
Joe Oria, a Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor with AdventHealth, talks about why Valentine's Day can be a trigger for some people and how to process those feelings.
A clinic in Arapahoe County is exploring new ways to help patients by offering ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office now has has a behavioral mental health specialist working in the dispatch center.
Giving trees are ubiquitous this time of year but, while most are aimed at ensuring kids have toys for the holidays, a Boulder nonprofit has set up trees that promise the gift of mental health.
A new mental health treatment option in Boulder is working to lower suicide rates.
Between family dynamics, cross-country travel and expensive shopping, the holidays can take a toll on your mental health. As Coloradans prepare to sit down for Thanksgiving dinner, managing expectations is key to regulating stress.
It's been almost a year since the nation's first mental health treatment facility operated by a school district opened in Aurora. Since then, dozens of Cherry Creek School students facing mental health crises have attended Traverse Academy.
Co-responders have been a staple in the Wheat Ridge community since 2017.
In Lakewood, there is a push to get more co-responders on the streets. They are trained mental health professionals who go with police officers to calls offering their expertise when someone in Colorado is in crisis.
In the last couple of years, we have seen several school districts close schools due to low enrollment.
The suicide rate for men in construction is five times greater than the rate of all other work-related fatalities in the industry.
The global discount supermarket chain Aldi recently announced plans to expand into the Colorado market, opening 50 stores within the next two years.
A suspected drunk driver rear-ended a Colorado State Patrol cruiser as the trooper was pulling over an unlicensed driver early Saturday morning on Interstate 70.
The remains of a Revolutionary War soldier were identified as a young man from Maryland just before America's 250th anniversary.
These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today.
The Aspen Acres Fire has forced at least 11,000 people from their homes. Some residents like Daisy Weeks know they won't have a home to go to after the wildfire is done.
The global discount supermarket chain Aldi recently announced plans to expand into the Colorado market, opening 50 stores within the next two years.
A suspected drunk driver rear-ended a Colorado State Patrol cruiser as the trooper was pulling over an unlicensed driver early Saturday morning on Interstate 70.
The Aspen Acres Fire has forced at least 11,000 people from their homes. Some residents like Daisy Weeks know they won't have a home to go to after the wildfire is done.
A CSU research says Utah's decision to lower its legal blood alcohol concentration limit for drivers appears to be making roads safer there.
Concerns are emerging about a company formerly known as COE Bikes, which continues advertising free e-bikes and is now drawing scrutiny from state agencies.
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Concerns are emerging about a company formerly known as COE Bikes, which continues advertising free e-bikes and is now drawing scrutiny from state agencies.
The Aspen Acres Fire has forced at least 11,000 people from their homes. Some residents like Daisy Weeks know they won't have a home to go to after the wildfire is done.
The Aspen Acres Fire continued to grow at an explosive rate in southern Colorado on Friday.
The community honored veterans at the 250th birthday celebration for the country.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Tickets for the 14 free and open Denver Broncos Training Camp practices were made available on Wednesday morning to both season ticket holders and the general public.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
On Friday, Denver Summit FC celebrated another major milestone with the opening of the team's new performance center in Centennial.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
The remains of a Revolutionary War soldier were identified as a young man from Maryland just before America's 250th anniversary.
These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
The gift comes months after Belgium's diamond industry won the removal of U.S. tariffs on diamond imports.
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
Polls closed in the state primary election on June 30. Many days later, there was still no projected winner in one race.
These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
The gift comes months after Belgium's diamond industry won the removal of U.S. tariffs on diamond imports.
After defeating the longest-serving member of Colorado's congressional delegation in the Democratic primary election for Colorado's First Congressional District, Melat Kiros is looking to the future of her role in the party that is undergoing some change.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for nearly 20 counties, warning that smoke from large fires could bring periods of moderate to heavy smoke.
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
Larimer County in Northern Colorado confirms first human case of West Nile virus this year
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
A year after President Trump signed the sweeping tax and spending package, its effects on households, businesses and federal programs are increasingly evident.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
June's payroll gains were much lower than the 100,000 new hires that economists had predicted.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
Concerns are emerging about a company formerly known as COE Bikes, which continues advertising free e-bikes and is now drawing scrutiny from state agencies.
The City of Denver is giving itself stronger enforcement tools to hold owners of neglected and derelict properties accountable, including significantly larger fines for those who fail to comply with city orders.
A Colorado administrative law judge has upheld the demotion of a former Colorado Department of Corrections manager who admitted participating in years of inappropriate text message exchanges with other prison leaders.
A man who stayed at a downtown Denver hotel last summer says he woke up to bats flying around his room — and that one of them bit him. He has now filed a lawsuit against the hotel.
A Keenesburg police officer pleaded no contest to reckless driving and reckless endangerment stemming from a 2025 crash on Interstate 25 that the Colorado State Patrol said he caused -- and then fled from.