/tags/behavioral-health-care Behavioral Health Care en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Sat, 12 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-10-12/behavioral-health-administration-to-reform-services 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. Sat, 12 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-10-12/behavioral-health-administration-to-reform-services Jace DiCola, Health & Wellness Reporter with The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel /news/2024-01-30/colorados-independent-behavioral-health-office-shrinks-as-calls-for-help-go-up The independent office that helps Coloradans access behavioral health services is downsizing as the need for help increases. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:47:29 GMT /news/2024-01-30/colorados-independent-behavioral-health-office-shrinks-as-calls-for-help-go-up Leigh Paterson /news/2023-12-06/in-larimer-county-a-new-crisis-center-could-be-a-local-alternative-to-jail-or-the-hospital 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. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:41:42 GMT /news/2023-12-06/in-larimer-county-a-new-crisis-center-could-be-a-local-alternative-to-jail-or-the-hospital Leigh Paterson /news/2023-08-26/how-to-diversify-colorados-behavioral-health-workforce-a-new-effort-starts-by-training-teens 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. Sat, 26 Aug 2023 11:58:00 GMT /news/2023-08-26/how-to-diversify-colorados-behavioral-health-workforce-a-new-effort-starts-by-training-teens Leigh Paterson /news/2023-06-14/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-more-mental-health-beds-coming-and-hunting-tag-cuts-hurt-revenue 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. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:57:55 GMT /news/2023-06-14/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-more-mental-health-beds-coming-and-hunting-tag-cuts-hurt-revenue Nikole Robinson Carroll /news/2023-05-18/how-colorado-is-filling-gaps-as-last-resort-schools-dwindle 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. Thu, 18 May 2023 12:07:00 GMT /news/2023-05-18/how-colorado-is-filling-gaps-as-last-resort-schools-dwindle Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Colorado, and Rae Ellen Bichell, KFF Health °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ /news/2023-05-17/colorado-is-pouring-funds-into-schools-for-kids-with-behavioral-health-issues-and-disabilities The special schools have no central oversight and instead are the responsibility of multiple state agencies. A new law aims to increase accountability. Wed, 17 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT /news/2023-05-17/colorado-is-pouring-funds-into-schools-for-kids-with-behavioral-health-issues-and-disabilities Jennifer Brown, The Colorado Sun, and Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Colorado /news/2023-05-16/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-medicaid-child-disability-care-woes-and-a-new-riverside-campground 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. Tue, 16 May 2023 16:20:55 GMT /news/2023-05-16/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-medicaid-child-disability-care-woes-and-a-new-riverside-campground Nikole Robinson Carroll /news/2023-03-08/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-mental-health-care-access-expands-plus-invasive-mussels-resurfa-at-a-state-park 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. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 20:53:01 GMT /news/2023-03-08/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-mental-health-care-access-expands-plus-invasive-mussels-resurfa-at-a-state-park Nikole Robinson Carroll /2020-09-23/colorados-new-behavioral-health-blueprint-aims-to-put-people-first 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. Wed, 23 Sep 2020 23:50:01 GMT /2020-09-23/colorados-new-behavioral-health-blueprint-aims-to-put-people-first Stephanie Daniel