DENVER, CO – Sept.8, 2025 – In an effort to celebrate and bring attention to Recovery Month in Colorado The Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) and its Lift The Label campaign will unveil eight new Recovery Cards at the Denver Rally for Recovery on Sept. 20 at Civic Center Park. Crafted by a mix of new and returning artists from across the state, these designs champion hope and healing within the recovery community. BHA and Lift the Label invite community members to join them in support of Recovery Month, and at the unveiling of this year’s new cards.
"The Denver Rally for Recovery showcases the incredible strength of our recovery community. When one person in Colorado finds recovery, it enriches our entire state,” said Dr. Kelly Causey, BHA Deputy Commissioner. “This project is a shining example of our shared commitment to a Colorado where every person's well-being is valued and celebrated, and a powerful example of how a simple act of empathy can dismantle the barriers of stigma."
The unveiling will be a highlight of the Denver Rally for Recovery, Colorado's largest recovery event, featuring larger-than-life card displays, empowering speakers and community resources. Attendees can fill out cards for those in recovery, and take some for loved ones they support. Several of the talented artists behind the new card designs will be present to share their insights and inspiration.
"I appreciate the project's support of the recovery community and of local artists. I am grateful that my artwork can connect people to the ones they love, in meaningful ways to provide encouragement!" said Elizabeth Truskin of Denver, the artist of the “New Beginnings” card, unveiled for this year.
The cards have been designed by the following artists from throughout Colorado:
Elizabeth Truskin, Denver
Hannah Agosta, Denver
Jason Link, Aurora
Katherine Kim, Aurora
Katie Steinharter, Winter Park
Mari Munet, Denver
Melissa Mika, Fort Collins
Sophia Borchers, Cortez
Attendees can fill out cards for those in recovery, and take some for loved ones they support. Artists will be present, with a photo op planned.
Lift The Label combats stigma preventing individuals from seeking substance use disorder treatment. The Recovery Cards Project is key, providing tools for connection and support.
What: Denver Rally for Recovery & Recovery Cards Unveiling
When: Sept. 20, from noon to 4:00 p.m.
Card Unveiling: 1:55 p.m.
Where: Civic Center Park, Denver, CO.
More Information: Denver Recovery Rally website.
BHA also offers these resources, and encourages people to share them:
- 988 Colorado - a service free to use and open to all for immediate, live, mental health support from a trained specialist.
- I Matter Colorado - providing free mental health sessions and resources to youth, including up to six free therapy sessions with a trained therapist.
- Colorado LIFTS (Linking Individuals and Families To Services) - a new statewide network that connects people who don’t have insurance or enough coverage with mental health, substance use, and crisis support.
- Community Reinforcement And Family Training (CRAFT) - brings together friends and family members once per week for 10-12 weeks as a trained professional guides them through strategies to assist in the struggle with a substance use disorder.
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About the Behavioral Health Administration
The Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is the state administration responsible for ensuring all people in Colorado have access to quality mental health and substance use disorder services, regardless of where they live, or ability to pay. As a regulatory body, BHA brings together community groups and governmental agencies to create a behavioral health system for all people in Colorado that is easy to access, and offers high-quality care that considers the whole person and their needs. Find us online at https://bha.colorado.gov/.