Law Enforcement Support Is Split As Colorado's 'Red Flag' Gun Bill Advances
It was a 7-4 party-line vote to advance the bill to the House Appropriations Committee.
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Independent Monitor: State’s Plan For Addressing Mentally Ill In Jail Is 'Scattershot'
Read moreBuilding more beds across the state won’t solve the crush of people waiting sometimes months in jail for competency treatment.
Officials Agree To Remove Freeze On State Mental Hospital Beds For Non-Prisoners
Read moreThe "civil bed freeze" was meant to help state officials treat more mentally ill prisoners more quickly, but was criticized by advocates for seizing resources.
Study: Pressure, Social Media And Financial Hardship All Contribute To Youth Suicide
Read moreThe Colorado Office of the Attorney General commissioned the research, which crisscrossed Mesa, El Paso, La Plata and Pueblo counties.
Officials To Halt Admissions To State-Run Mental Health Hospitals Except For Those In Jail
Read moreThe move, which includes about 20 beds for juveniles, virtually cuts off all state beds for mentally ill people.
Toby The Therapy Dog Is The Perfect Friend For Stressed Out Buffs
Read moreToby’s main role at CU is to help put students seeking counseling at ease.
5 Years After Claire Davis Died In A School Shooting, Improvements Seen In Threat Prevention, But Gaps Remain
Read moreA roundtable hosted by Littleton Public Schools and a this week’s roundtable and a symposium at the University of Northern Colorado shed light on the strides schools have made in helping students feel safer — and the hard work ahead.
Public Defenders File En Masse Requests To Get Mentally Ill People Out of Jail
Read moreState officials technically have just 28 days to get those in jail a competency restoration, but many wait much, much longer.
For This Eating Disorder Doctor, A Culture That Accepts Bodies And Rejects Dieting Is Vital
Read moreThe author is Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, a national expert on eating disorders based in Denver.
Successful Local Tax Measures Are Unlocking Opportunities For Mental Health Advocates
Read moreA record ten cities and counties across Colorado passed tax measures in the midterms that support mental health awareness and treatment.
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