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 Colorado Bureau of Investigation says seven people have been indicted in connection with a large-scale operation known as "Molly Wonka."
Campers at Gore Creek Campground are currently required to use hard-sided campers, RVs or vehicles after a bear repeatedly damaged tents while searching for food.
It's been a years long effort to revitalize Aurora's historic downtown. The city and local stakeholders are getting closer to a plan, but some of the locals worry that plan may not include them.
Firefighters are honoring the quick action of two children and nearby medical professionals who saved a 4-year-old boy from drowning.
Nine people were sent to the hospital after a crash involving a Colorado Springs fire truck and a bus belonging to a private transport company.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation says seven people have been indicted in connection with a large-scale operation known as "Molly Wonka."
Campers at Gore Creek Campground are currently required to use hard-sided campers, RVs or vehicles after a bear repeatedly damaged tents while searching for food.
It's been a years long effort to revitalize Aurora's historic downtown. The city and local stakeholders are getting closer to a plan, but some of the locals worry that plan may not include them.
Firefighters are honoring the quick action of two children and nearby medical professionals who saved a 4-year-old boy from drowning.
Nine people were sent to the hospital after a crash involving a Colorado Springs fire truck and a bus belonging to a private transport company.
This weekend marks 50 years of the Parker Days Festival, and the town says it's continued to grow over the years, now drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors. Local businesses also see a major boost in customers as the crowds come to celebrate.
Nine people were sent to the hospital after a crash involving a Colorado Springs fire truck and a bus belonging to a private transport company on Saturday morning.
CBS Colorado brings you live to check out this year's Aurora Fest, highlighting the sights, sounds and flavors of the many nations that make up Aurora's international community.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
It's been a years long effort to revitalize Aurora's historic downtown. The city and local stakeholders are getting closer to a plan, but some of the locals worry that plan may not include them.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper has been arrested for the second time in a week.
Denver Broncos owner and CEO Greg Penner announced that the team has signed a new five-year contract with coach Sean Payton.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony festivities got underway a little over an hour before the first kickoff in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca.
The X Games will take place at the Aspen Snowmass in Colorado over the next three years, thanks to a new host agreement.
President Trump issued an executive order in March 2025 ordering national parks to not display elements that "inappropriately disparage Americans past or living."
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
Three former Colorado Attorneys General are weighing in on what it takes to be the state's chief legal officer, and casting doubt on whether Secretary of State Jena Griswold is qualified.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has accepted tens of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions that his opponent claims create a conflict of interest.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
For most children, kicking a soccer ball around the backyard is an everyday activity. For 6-year-old Hadley McMahon, it's something her family once feared they would never see.
The New World Screwworm was recently found in Texas and New Mexico. Now, state officials have announced an emergency rule to prevent the spread of the flesh-eating parasite into Colorado.
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
Mishika Bhatia recently graduated high school and well into the research for a treatment for Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome.
Travel bans and conflict have disrupted supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving health workers without Ebola tests and protective gear needed to contain the outbreak.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
Nitenpyram is the first generic animal drug authorized to treat screwworms in dogs and cats, according to federal regulators.
SpaceX's stock closed the day at $160.95 after making its debut on the Nasdaq exchange.
The SpaceX CEO's fortune on paper now rivals the annual economic output of many countries, according to World Bank data.
Colorado's legal marijuana industry was built on a promise: strict regulation would protect businesses and consumers, while tax revenue would support schools, roads and public programs. But one of the state's largest cannabis cultivators says that promise is beginning to break down.
Most parents assume they get to choose which health insurance plan covers their newborn. For one family, that wasn't the case.
Colorado's legal marijuana industry was built on a promise: strict regulation would protect businesses and consumers, while tax revenue would support schools, roads and public programs. But one of the state's largest cannabis cultivators says that promise is beginning to break down.
Brandin Kreuzer, the man whose 50-year prison sentence for shooting a sheriff's deputy was commuted by Colorado's governor, says he is ashamed of the violence he committed as a 19-year-old.
Construction on a much-anticipated 10-acre entertainment district in Glendale has come to a halt, with the developer and the city accusing each other of being responsible for the project going off the rails.
An Aurora fire lieutenant will remain demoted after he and a fellow firefighter ran an Aurora police sergeant off the road with a fire truck last year.