Co-responder programs aim to bridge gaps with mental health crisis responses
Co-responders have been a staple in the Wheat Ridge community since 2017.
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Co-responders have been a staple in the Wheat Ridge community since 2017.
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.
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.
Rep. Yadira Caraveo, a Democrat who represents Colorado's 8th Congressional District, announced on Monday that she has begun treatment for depression at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland.
The family-owned clinic offers a plethora of treatments to help people struggling with their mental health. The clinic also prides itself on being able to work with patients, regardless of their insurance plan.
Senate Bill 24-115, now a law, is expected to address the hiring crisis in the mental health and social work fields. The bill's sponsors and advocates say that it can be a game changer for filling open positions, combatting burnout, and addressing the mental health crisis in Colorado.
Boys' mental health is often overlooked, leading to many disorders that get missed or undiagnosed. And studies show men and boys are less likely to seek help for mental health issues.
You've likely seen social media influencers or even your friends or family talk about the benefits to submerging themselves into really cold water, sometimes right after sitting in a sauna. Some people who do this report feeling more energized, or feeling their mood lift.
Drew Petersen's new film, "Feel It All," is having its world premiere Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Summit High School, free of charge.
The 28-bed inpatient facility is designed to provide swift help to those experiencing a mental health crisis. Currently, residents in the high country must travel to bigger city hubs for inpatient care, often waiting for available beds to open up.
Since its founding in 2021, young people in 63 Colorado counties have taken part in 47,000 therapy sessions.
Q is for Questioning program helps Colorado families to support and affirm their LGBTQ loved ones.
Last week, Westminster Public Schools met with several current, non-teaching staff to kick start a program in which the district helps them through the process of becoming licensed educators.
On the last day of the legislative session, state lawmakers approved one of the biggest investments in child welfare in years.
In a quick hearing, a Jefferson County judge moved to order a 24-year-old to remain at the Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Pueblo for six more weeks despite having served her time in jail. Her family believes it was the right move.
On Monday night in Castle Rock, neighbors are meeting to share concerns and learn more about a proposed in-patient mental health facility for teens and young adults.
An Aurora family is speaking out after one of their loved ones was arrested for allegedly walking onto a school playground and attempting to kidnap a child.
Teenagers in the Poudre School District are learning to better handle and process their emotions thanks to a new partnership with Colorado State University.
State lawmakers are taking the most significant steps ever to rein in social media and a new poll shows Coloradans are in support of the move.
A report by a national nonprofit shows Colorado ranks low compared to other states when it comes to available beds for psychiatric care.
A Colorado father, driven by grief, is pushing to make Colorado among the first states in the country to regulate the sale of sodium nitrite.
Working with several other state agencies, Colorado's Behavioral Health Administration identified more than 100 action items to make immediate improvements to the system.
Adults know the stress that comes with holiday cheer. Across the country, teens are also feeling a mental health slump as they step away for Christmas break. Students in Denver have a new resource to help them cope, and it's already in the palm of their hands.
The Boulder Valley School District is following a national trend in an attempt to stop their Colorado students from using phones in class.
Narcan is the only reversal drug distributed free of charge to organizations in state, but it's not the only reversal drug FDA-approved for the same purpose.
The student body at a Colorado school erupted in cheers as their classmate made a big announcement during assembly.
A substitute school bus driver with the Douglas County School District has been fired, but parents in Castle Rock still want answers after their children had to go through a frightening experience.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
The Boulder Valley School District is following a national trend in an attempt to stop their Colorado students from using phones in class.
Narcan is the only reversal drug distributed free of charge to organizations in state, but it's not the only reversal drug FDA-approved for the same purpose.
The student body at a Colorado school erupted in cheers as their classmate made a big announcement during assembly.
A substitute school bus driver with the Douglas County School District has been fired, but parents in Castle Rock still want answers after their children had to go through a frightening experience.
Denver International Airport celebrated Native American Heritage Month with a fashion show on Wednesday.
At first glance, a mental health transitional living home looks from the outside like any other home in the Denver metro area.
For a second time, state officials are dealing with another case of rabies in a dog that was imported by a rescue. It led to euthanizations of puppies, and humans had to be treated.
A substitute school bus driver with the Douglas County School District has been fired, but parents in Castle Rock still want answers and accountability.
Narcan is the only reversal drug distributed free of charge to organizations in state, but it's not the only reversal drug FDA-approved for the same purpose.
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Head coach Michael Malone on Tuesday night reached 432 wins as the head coach of the Denver Nuggets. That ties the record held by legendary coach Doug Moe.
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An NHL referee was taken to the hospital after Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson slammed into him accidentally during Colorado's game in Philadelphia.
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Conspiracies persist, although it is effectively impossible to steal a major election in the United States.
Trump signaled this week that he would enlist the help of the U.S. military for his massive deportation operation.
Rep. Susan Wild said there was "no consensus" on the issue and the committee agreed to reconvene on Dec. 5.
Four men chosen by President-elect Donald Trump for top positions have been accused of varying degrees of sexual misconduct.
Conspiracies persist, although it is effectively impossible to steal a major election in the United States.
Trump signaled this week that he would enlist the help of the U.S. military for his massive deportation operation.
Rep. Susan Wild said there was "no consensus" on the issue and the committee agreed to reconvene on Dec. 5.
Four men chosen by President-elect Donald Trump for top positions have been accused of varying degrees of sexual misconduct.
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The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
It's finally time for full implementation of a 2022 ballot measure, as license applications for psilocybin healing centers become available at the end of the year.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
Some voters are hoping President-elect Donald Trump may send out another stimulus check. Here's what the experts say.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
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After gathering around 70% support from the 60 or so ski patrol members working at Arapahoe Basin, the employees of the local ski mountain are now on the path to unionization, thanks in part to the governance of Communications Workers of America.
Law enforcement agencies are seeing a spike in smash-and-grab burglaries across the northern part of the Denver metro area and up into Northern Colorado.
Every time Michael Bryant leaves his apartment, he worries.
Another criminal case, impacted by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's ongoing DNA scandal, will lead to a lenient plea bargain for a convicted killer.
The Colorado Department of Transportation is under scrutiny after more than two dozen people died in construction zone crashes this year.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and dozens of other travelers showed up to pick up their rental cars at an upstate New York airport this summer and all of the employees of the Hertz rental car agency had "abandoned" their jobs.