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The state of Colorado created the Behavioral Health Administration to tackle mental health issues in 2022. Two years later the organization's initiatives are starting to have an impact.

The independent office that helps Coloradans access behavioral health services is downsizing as the need for help increases.

Larimer County residents struggling with serious mental health or addiction issues now have another option for care. A new acute care facility in Fort Collins will be available to residents regardless of their ability to pay.

As the school year gets underway, applications are open for high school students who want to enter Colorado’s behavioral health workforce. It's part of a new program being offered at six high schools in Denver, Aurora and the San Luis Valley.

Colorado Sun Health and Environment Reporter Michael Booth joined us to talk about efforts to improve mental health services in Colorado and how Colorado Parks and Wildlife efforts to save wildlife could be bringing unintended economic consequences.

Experts are hopeful a new state law will lead more facility schools to open. Meanwhile, school districts are creating their own programs, and creative and skilled educators are finding ways to meet students’ needs in traditional classrooms.

The special schools have no central oversight and instead are the responsibility of multiple state agencies. A new law aims to increase accountability.

The Colorado Sun Editor David Krause joined us to discuss issues Colorado families are experiencing with Medicaid claims and a new boat-in campground aimed at recreationists riding the river.

This week, we talk with The Colorado Sun about new state legislation that will allow psychologists who do not have medical degrees to prescribe medication under some conditions. We also discuss the invasive zebra mussels that are becoming a problem at Highline Lake State Park.

Colorado recently released a new plan to address behavioral health care across the state. The behavioral health blueprint will streamline care and put people first, said Gov. Jared Polis.