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Colorado has a behavioral health system that works for some people, but not all. The Behavioral Health Task Force heard from hundreds of Coloradans who are continuing to struggle to access the care they need for themselves or a loved one. Tragically, many of these stories ended up in the death of a loved one. In 2018, Colorado had the seventh-highest suicide rate in the nation. Additionally, 15.3% of Coloradans reported poor mental health in 2019,...
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Colorado's Mental Health Block allocation increased from $5,757,965 to $6,224,556 an increase of $466,591 during federal fiscal year 2007, or Year Three of the State's three year approved plan (2005-2007). Due primarily to the timing of the increase and this Report, Colorado is not recommending nor making any changes to the goals of the current Plan.
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This is Colorado's FY 2007, or Year three, Implementation Report for Colorado's federal Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Plan. This report covers the third fiscal year of Colorado's multi-year plan that was approved without modifications for FY 2005-2007. Of the 28 targets in this Plan, Colorado achieved seven, and missed another five by 7.0 percent or less. Five of the remaining 16 that were missed were related to evidence-based and promising...
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The time for Behavioral Health Reform in Colorado is now. With a groundswell of support from the Governor's Office and stakeholders from all four corners of the State, reform is not only possible, but a reality. Together, we will ensure that every Coloradan with a behavioral health need receives timely, high-quality and affordable care within their community.
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This is Colorado's FY 2006, or Year Two, Implementation Report for Colorado's federal Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Plan. This report covers the first fiscal year of Colorado's new, multi-year plan that was approved without modifications for FY 2005-2007. Of the 28 targets in this Plan, Colorado achieved 12, and missed another two by 1.0 percent or less. Four of the remaining 14 that were missed were related to evidence-based and promising...
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Access and availability to behavioral health crisis services continues to be a gap in Colorado's behavioral health system. The goals of crisis services are to improve access to the most appropriate treatment resources and to decrease the utilization of hospital emergency departments, jails, prisons, and homeless programs for behavioral health emergencies.
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Comprehensive crisis response and stabilization services have long been considered a crucial element of public behavioral health systems. There is a considerable body of evidence suggesting that comprehensive crisis services can improve outcomes for consumers, reduce inpatient hospital stays and costs, and facilitate access to other necessary behavioral health services and supports. In many communities, crisis response services also perform important...
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The Colorado State Penitentiary Offenders with Mental Illness (CSP OMI) program will house and provide more intensive treatment to offenders who are classified as administrative segregation and who have been identified as having mental illnesses. Offenders who have medical problems or require ADA accommodations will be included in the program.
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In 2011 Colorado received a one-year system of care expansion planning grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to develop a blueprint for expanding the approach statewide. The system of care model is a noncategorical approach to improving and integrating services and supports for children and youth with serious behavioral health challenges and their families. Colorado will focus on children with serious behavioral...
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This memorandum covers the actions the Colorado General Assembly has taken to strengthen Colorado's behavioral health care system, including creating the Behavioral Health Administration, strengthening the behavioral health care workforce, increasing rural health care access, and treating and preventing substance abuse issues.