Colorado’s kids don’t need quick fixes. They deserve real, comprehensive solutions.

Here’s our proposed foundation for lasting change:

Healthy Foundations for Young Minds

Every child deserves the tools to build emotional resilience early in life.  

  • Expanded early childhood mental health services and family supports.  

  • Equipping schools with support and training in youth mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

  • Community-driven prevention strategies, including substance use prevention. 

A Mental Health System Built for Kids

A stronger, more coordinated system ensures kids get the care they need when they need it.  

  • Universal mental health screening for children with clear pathways to care if needed.  

  • Expansion of school-based health centers and pediatric mental health services.  

  • Improved youth crisis care, ensuring timely interventions for high-acuity needs.  

Mental Health Within Reach, Wherever You Live

Every family in Colorado deserves access to care, no matter their zip code, income or background.  

  • Boost workforce recruitment and retention to expand mental health professional capacity.  

  • Innovative solutions like telehealth, traveling regional specialists and a Youth Mental Health Corps to serve every corner of Colorado.  

GET INVOLVED

How You Can Get Involved

  • Sign on as a coalition partner: Join the movement demanding action from Colorado’s leaders.  

  • Connect with us: Stay informed about upcoming events and receive updates on toolkits, resources and materials to help amplify the message and advocate for meaningful action this election.   

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