News Clips
February 29, 2024
Eating disorder survivors say new law is needed to establish standards of care
Vincent Atchity with Mental Health Colorado said this bill would put in place standards of care for eating disorder treatment programs.
“Until now, there had been no such thing as formalized stand…
February 28, 2024
Bill to improve eating disorder care passes Colorado House Committee
“We are grateful to Colorado legislators for prioritizing compassionate, culturally-competent and gender-affirming care for all patients seeking treatment for an eating disorder, one of the most prev…
February 26, 2024
Housing measures, gender-identity names bills considered by legislature this week
Elsewhere Monday, a group of legislators and advocates unveiled HB24-1072 at a press conference in the Capitol. The bill would expand the state’s rape shield law and tighten evidentiary limits on sex…
February 20, 2024
Fix archaic medical policy failing Coloradans with mental health needs | OPINION
Many are aware Colorado is in a dire crisis of mental health, substance use and homelessness. We see every day too many of our friends, family members and neighbors are experiencing difficulties. We…
February 9, 2024
For Coloradans Already Struggling With Their Budgets, the Cost of Mental Health Care Is Increasingly Out of Reach
The high cost of mental health care has long influenced who can get the care they need and who cannot, perhaps since its origin, said Vincent Atchity, president and CEO of Mental Health Colorado.
Whe…
February 7, 2024
Denver Gymnastics to Host First ‘My Ribbon, My Reason’ Meet
The University of Denver gymnastics team will host its first “My Ribbon, My Reason” meet on Sunday, February 11, when DU competes against Iowa State and SE Missouri State in Magness Arena.
During the…
January 31, 2024
First MindFest mental wellness and health fair coming to Conifer Feb. 17
Eight speakers are scheduled throughout the day, talking about subjects ranging from cyberbullying to anxiety. Keynote speaker Vincent Atatchy, president of Mental Health Colorado, will talk about th…
January 29, 2024
Colorado doctors highlight patient safety and preparation as key priorities in state’s development of psilocybin therapy rules
Colorado is in the process of developing rules for the rollout of its psilocybin therapy program, and mental health experts highlighted some components that will factor into those decisions last week…
January 24, 2024
Colorado has the nation’s third-longest waitlist for people charged with crimes and ordered into psychiatric treatment
But private hospitals typically do not take patients who have been ordered into treatment through the criminal justice system. And private hospitals often do not take people with the most severe beha…
January 3, 2024
Finding a nonprofit board that fits
Over the last five years as a Sopris Sun freelance reporter, I’ve written many articles on mental health. Early in my reporting, I found a steady and reliable mental health advocacy source with Menta…
December 11, 2023
Decades-old rule pushes mentally ill Coloradans out of hospitals too soon. Legislators may finally change it.
Barbara Vassis keeps a spreadsheet to track her daughter’s years-long journey through Colorado’s patchwork mental health system.
The sheet goes back 11 years, a third of Erin’s life. There are holes…
November 16, 2023
Two Colorado mental health centers merge, creating largest in the state
Two of Colorado’s community mental health centers will merge in July, creating the largest behavioral health center in the state. WellPower, which provides mental health services and homeless outreac…
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