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Invitation to Comment on 2026-2027 Behavioral Health Block Grant Application

August 26, 2025: Colorado’s Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is seeking public comment through September 30, 2025, on the combined application for Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG) and Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Support Services Block Grant (SUPTRS BG) for Federal Fiscal Years 2026-2027.

Mandated by Congress, the noncompetitive block grants provide funding to all states and territories for behavioral health services and funds are intended for four purposes:

Behavioral Health Administration Releases Three-Year Strategic Plan

January 31, 2023: The Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) released a strategic plan outlining its critical priorities for the next three years. The plan explains the BHA’s creation, how the BHA works, priorities and key strategies, desired outcomes, and a visual roadmap representing how the BHA will achieve behavioral health care reform in Colorado.

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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. Colorado for All. Collaboration. Community Informed Practice. Generational Impact.