CHI engages in efforts to improve the behavioral health system, from assessing needs for substance use prevention and recovery, to evaluating programs pairing police and behavioral health providers, to studying access to mental health care and the impact of current investments. The Colorado Health Access Survey offers insight into mental health and substance use access and trends across the state. We work with organizations that aim to improve behavioral health care and access for all Coloradans.
We can’t talk seriously about health without considering mental health and substance use disorders.
What We Can Do
Needs assessments
Strategic planning
Program evaluation
Outcomes-based facilitation
Financial modeling
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Email Emily Johnson, Director of Policy Analysis, to find out how CHI can partner with you in this work.
Strategic Planning in Behavioral Health
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Colorado's Strategic Plan for Substance Use Disorder Recovery
A multi-agency collaboration.
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Statewide Strategic Plan for Primary Prevention
A follow-up to CHI's primary prevention needs assessment.
2022 Hot Issues in Health Presentation
Featuring special guests Dr. Morgan Medlock, Commissioner, Behavioral Health Administration, and Dr. Leslie Brooks, Chief Medical Officer, SummitStone Health Partners.
Our Recent Research in Behavioral Health
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Screening all students for social and emotional needs provides an opportunity to connect kids with care and to reach them before a behavioral health crisis occurs. Schools provide an equitable setting that can help meet the mental health needs of youth and be a source of trusted adults who can recognize a mental health need.
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Colorado Leads in Legal Protections, but the State Needs LGBTQ-Competent Providers