News Clips
Explore news clips featuring Mental Health Colorado. Browse media coverage and opinion pieces highlighting mental health advocacy, public policy, and access to care across Colorado.
October 26, 2026
Proposition 132 Trades Compassion for Control
In an opinion piece featured in the Colorado Sun in 2025, Vincent Atchity, president and CEO of Mental Health Colorado, and José Esquibel, former vice chair of the Colorado Substance Abuse Trend and…
October 17, 2026
Opinion: The War on Drugs didn’t end the overdose crisis. Proposition 132 won’t either.
Every Coloradan of good sense wants the same thing: fewer overdose deaths, healthier communities and hope for families afflicted by addiction. We do too.
That’s why we oppose Proposition 132, a state…
August 6, 2026
Disagreement Doesn’t Have to Mean Disrespect
These days, it doesn’t take long to feel overwhelmed by politics. Turn on the news, scroll through social media or read the comments on almost any political post and you’ll find anger, outrage and pe…
July 25, 2026
Colorado districts prepare for school year amid mental health cuts. But will less cellphone distractions help?
About 80% of Colorado schools say they expect to reduce staff due to uncertainty about federal education funding, said Vincent Atchity, president and CEO of Mental Health Colorado.
Medicaid cuts appr…
July 23, 2026
I’m a Teen Athlete. We’re Missing Something Important About Concussions.
Student View: My sister died during a mental health crisis after a concussion. I pushed for a new Colorado law to educate kids, coaches and families.
Today’s concussion conversation focuses heavily o…
June 9, 2026
Mental Health Colorado Names 2026 ‘Legislators of the Year’
Six state lawmakers have received recognition from the advocacy organization Mental Health Colorado for their work during the 2026 legislative session.
“Mental Health Colorado’s work to pass laws, c…
June 1, 2026
Healthy Teams Build Stronger Projects
Colorado’s construction industry is recognizing that workforce well-being is essential to long-term sustainability, safety, and growth.
Colorado’s construction industry shapes basically ever…
April 28, 2026
In the Age of AI, Much-Needed Protections in Mental Health Care
Artificial intelligence is already changing so much about the way we live, and important conversations are being had about what guardrails are needed to ensure the safe use of this technology. On…
April 1, 2026
Mental health education for coaches can help young athletes on and off the field
Coaches are especially well-positioned to support youth since they spend more time with their athletes than most other adults week-to-week, and might coach the same kids for years. Those deep relatio…
April 1, 2026
Rural Colorado Kids Need Coaches Who Recognize Mental Health Signs
Too many rural kids are struggling with their mental health, and we don’t have nearly enough trained professionals to help them. That’s where Senate Bill 26-060, also known as Alyssa’s Act, comes in…
March 22, 2026
Colorado lawmakers can pass ‘Alyssa’s Act’ to help coaches and parents monitor mental health
My older sister, Alyssa, was a soccer player and a ski racer. She loved sports, and they were a big part of how we grew up. In our family, athletics were never only about winning. They were about dis…
March 19, 2026
Victims of Conversion Therapy Could Sue Practitioners Under Colorado Bill
House Bill 1322 has already received support from the Colorado Center on Law and Policy, Mental Health Colorado and the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, Vivent Health, as well as the LGBTQ+ nonpr…
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