Behavioral Health Administration
Address: 710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246
Phone: 303-866-7400
Email: cdhs_bha@state.co.us
*Please note that the above email and phone number are not crisis resources. If you are experiencing a mental health or substance crisis, call or text 988 to be connected to a trained care specialist. 988 is free, confidential, and available 24/7. Visit 988Colorado.com to learn more.
DUI/DWAI Referral Summary Information
If you're needing proof that you finished DUI/DWAI education or treatment requirements, visit our DUI Services webpage and refer to the section "Get proof you finished (DRS form)" section.
Complaints
Submit a complaint if you are unhappy with mental health or substance use care. Anyone can submit a complaint at any time. Complaints help us understand what went wrong and improve care.
Media inquiries
If you're a reporter with questions about the Behavioral Health Administration, contact: Allie Eliot, Chief Communications Officer.
- Email: allie.eliot@state.co.us
- Phone: 720-891-8921
Request records (CORA)
The Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) says that most public records must be open to everyone. The Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) follows all CORA rules and works quickly and carefully to serve the people of Colorado. We aim to be clear and accurate when sharing information. You can submit a CORA request by email or mail:
Email: cdhs_cora@state.co.us
Mail: Colorado Department of Human Services
Attn: CORA manager
1575 Sherman St.
Denver, CO 80203
Click here to view the current CORA policy for CDHS.
Commissioner speaking requests
To invite the Behavioral Health Commissioner to speak at an event, please contact Allie Eliot, Chief Communications Officer, at allie.eliot@state.co.us.
Behavioral health ombudsman
Click here to visit the Behavioral Health Ombudsman of Colorado (BhoCO) website. The Ombudsman Office interacts with individuals and health care providers with concerns or complaints to help them resolve behavioral health care access and coverage and coverage issues.
Behavioral Health Provider Licensing and Designation
Visit the behavioral health licensing, designation and approvals webpage or call 720-762-2691.
Medical records
If you are a district attorney, public defender, or court clerk looking for medical records, please contact the Office of Civic and Forensic Mental Health and/or the relevant Institution (Fort Logan/Pueblo).