COLORADO INFORMATION AND RESOURCE LINKS

Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF)
The state agency responsible for the administration of the Medicaid program, Child Health Plan Plus, and the Colorado Indigent Care program. This Internet site is provided as a resource for policymakers, health care consumers, providers, and all citizens of Colorado.

Colorado Division of Mental Health (DMH)
DMH is a division of the Colorado Department of Human Services, which oversees the state’s 64 county departments of social/human services, the state’s public mental health system, Colorado’s system of services for people with developmental disabilities, the state’s juvenile corrections system and all state and veterans’ nursing homes.

Mental Health Association of Colorado

WE CAN! of Colorado

The Wellness and Education Coalition and Advocacy Network of Colorado, simply known as WE CAN!, is a statewide grassroots organization run by and for consumers.

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NATIONAL LINKS AND RESOURCES

Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is a national legal advocate for people with mental disabilities. Through precedent-setting litigation and in the public policy arena, the Bazelon Center works to advance and preserve the rights of people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a Federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Programs for which CMS is responsible include Medicare, Medicaid, State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), HIPAA, and CLIA.

President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health
President George W. Bush established the President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health in April 2002 as part of his commitment to eliminate inequality for Americans with disabilities. The President directed the Commission to identify policies that could be implemented by Federal, State and local governments to maximize the utility of existing resources, improve coordination of treatments and services, and promote successful community integration for adults with a serious mental illness and children with a serious emotional disturbance.

Social Security Administration
Information on Disability and SSI benefits, make online claims and get help with your situation.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
In collaboration with the States, national and local community-based and faith-based organizations, and public and private sector providers, SAMHSA is working to ensure that people with or at risk for a mental or addictive disorder have the opportunity for a fulfilling life that includes a job, a home, and meaningful relationships with family and friends.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. The department includes more than 300 programs covering a wide spectrum of activities.

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MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS AND INFORMATION

EMPOWER Colorado - Helping Families Help Their Kids
EMPOWER Colorado is a nonprofit organization created by parents and families to provide Support, Education and Advocacy for parents and families of children with mental health issues (brain disorders).

Families First Colorado
Families First envisions a community that welcomes the responsibility to nurture children and strengthen families. The organization provides services which strengthen families and protect children from the cycle of child abuse and neglect. Services include a Family Support Line, Parent Support Groups, Parent Education Classes and Residential Treatment.

Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health—Colorado
Promotes mental health for all children, youth and families.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
NAMI is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic and other severe anxiety disorders, autism and pervasive developmental disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses that affect the brain.

NAMI Colorado
NAMI Colorado is a statewide nonprofit organization whose mission is to give strength and hope to individuals with mental illness and their families.

Mental Health America

Mental Health America (previously known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country's oldest and largest non-profit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. With more than 340 affiliates nationwide, MHA works to improve the mental health of Americans, especially the 54 million people with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service.

Office of Suicide Prevention, Colorado
The Office of Suicide Prevention was established to review trends, risk factors, methods, and demographics; review and analyze suicide prevention plans in other states; and look at existing strategies that recognize and respond to people who are at risk.

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COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS

Community Reach Center-Serving Adams County

Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network-Serving Arapahoe and Douglas Counties

Aurora Mental Health Center-Serving Adams and Arapahoe Counties

Centennial Mental Health Center-Serving Logan, Sedgwick, Phillips, Yuma, Washington, Morgan, Elbert, Lincoln, Kit Carson, and Cheyenne Counties

Colorado West Regional Mental Health Center-Serving Moffat, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Mesa, Pitkin, Eagle, Grand, Jackson, Routt, and Summit Counties

Larimer Center for Mental Health-Serving Larimer County

Mental Health Center of Denver-Serving the City and County of Denver

Midwestern Colorado Mental Health Center-Serving Gunnison, Delta, Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray, and Hinsdale Counties

North Range Behavioral Health-Serving Weld County

Pikes Peak Mental Health Center-Serving El Paso, Teller, and Park Counties

San Luis Valley Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center-Serving Alamosa, Saguache, Mineral, Rio Grande, Conejos, and Costilla Counties

Southeast Mental Health Services-Serving Crowley, Kiowa, Otero, Bent, Prowers, and Baca Counties

Southwest Colorado Mental Health Center-Serving Delores, San Juan, Montezuma, La Plata, and Archuleta Counties

Spanish Peaks Mental Health Center-Serving Pueblo, Huerfano, and Los Animas Counties

West Central Mental Health Center-Serving Fremont, Custer, Chaffee, and Lake Counties

NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

American Society for Adolescent Psychiatry
Focusing on teen, adolescence and young adult issues, ASAP acts both as a professional network for its members and a specialized community dedicated to education development and advocacy of adolescents and the adolescent psychiatric field.

Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Affiliated with Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling at Boston University and is dedicated to improving the lives of people with psychiatric disabilities by improving the effectiveness of people, programs and service systems.

Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center
Dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. Edreferral.com provides information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders.

National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
Provides the latest research on schizophrenia and depression and distributes funds for brain disorders research.

Anxiety Disorders Association of America
The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is the only national, non-profit membership organization dedicated to informing the public, healthcare professionals and legislators that anxiety disorders are real, serious and treatable. The ADAA promotes the early diagnosis, treatment and cure of anxiety disorders, and is committed to improving the lives of the people who suffer from them.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the nation’s leading patient-directed organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses – depression and bipolar disorder. The organization fosters an understanding about the impact and management of these life-threatening illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and information written in language the general public can understand.

Late-Life Depression Evaluation and Treatment Center
The Late-Life Depression Evaluation and Treatment Center provides information and treatment for depression, anxiety disorders, and insomnia in older Americans.

National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
The National Center for PTSD is a world leader in research and education programs focusing on PTSD and other psychological and medical consequences of traumatic stress.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Support group provided for people suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Provides free statewide telephone conference call support groups, local, face-to-face support groups and assistance in starting up support groups.