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National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 988, Launches in Colorado

As of July 16, 2022, Colorado and the rest of the United States are using the 988 dialing code, a new, easy-to-remember three-digit number for call (multiple languages), text, or chat (English only) that connects people to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline), where compassionate, accessible care and support is available for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress.

BHA Virtual Launch Event & Press Conference

On Friday, July 1 from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm we celebrated the official launch of the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) at our Virtual Community Launch Event & Press Conference!

You can watch a recording of the event on the BHA's YouTube channel

The event was unique, beginning with a meditation and movement session and ending with a dance party because we recognize that we have to show up authentically and in line with our values as we build trust in a reimagined system. 

Behavioral Health Administration Launches in Colorado

COLORADO (July 1, 2022) — The Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), a new cabinet member-led state agency designed to improve mental health care and substance use treatment in Colorado, launched today with a virtual community event & press conference.

The event was unique, beginning with a meditation and movement session and ending with a “generational Impact” dance party. The event represents the BHA’s values as we build trust in a reimagined system. 

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Our Purpose

All people in Colorado deserve to experience whole-person health

Our Vision

Behavioral health services in Colorado are accessible, meaningful, and trusted

Our Mission

Co-create a people-first behavioral health system that meets the needs of all people in Colorado

Our Values

Truth. Equity. Collaboration. Community Informed Practice. Generational Impact.