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Founded and funded by and for Denver, we turn our community’s desire to help into action to address Denver’s mental health and substance misuse needs.
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Sharing Mental Health Resources with Denver through Univision
Caring for Denver Foundation Program Officer Juan Escobedo recently participated in an interview with Univision to discuss mental health care and resources available to Denver families. During Mental Illness Awareness Week, the conversation highlighted the importance...
Rally for Recovery Featured on Great Day Colorado
September is National Recovery Month, a time to promote evidence-based recovery practices, celebrate hope, and affirm that people can and do recover from substance use challenges. Ahead of the 2026 Rally for Recovery, Great Day Colorado spoke with Juan Escobedo of...
Suicide Prevention Starts with Trust and Connection. This InvenTORY Conversation Talks Youth Mental Health
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuKa7hnQ1HY Suicide Prevention Starts With Trust and Connection. This InvenTORY Conversation Talks Youth Mental Health A recent segment of Colorado & Company on 9NEWS brought together three Colorado organizations working to prevent...
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What we accomplished in 2025
88,367
Denverites reached through
Caring for Denver funding
7,198
reduced substance misuse
(across grantees reporting)
4,476
improved mental health
(across grantees reporting)
Denver’s Stories of Progress
Building Belonging Before Crisis | The ROCK Center
How creativity, connection, and community are strengthening youth mental health across DenverFor many young people, mental health support can be difficult to access. Workforce shortages, cost, stigma, and other...
Building Belonging Before Crisis | The ROCK Center
How creativity, connection, and community are strengthening youth mental health across DenverFor many young people, mental health support can be difficult to access. Workforce shortages, cost, stigma, and other...
Expanding Mental Health Support for Growing Families
Thriving Families supports women, children, and families during pregnancy and the postpartum period—a critical window that shapes a child’s long-term development. Caring for Denver funds Thriving Families’ WiseWellness program, which provides...
MSU Denver Expands Mental Health Workforce Program
As demand for mental and behavioral health services continues to grow, Metropolitan State University of Denver's College of Health and Human Sciences is helping prepare the next generation of providers. In May 2026, Caring for Denver renewed its investment with...
Metropolitan State University
Through the Building Denver’s Mental Health Workforce grant, MSU Denver students are training to become the next generation of mental health and substance misuse care professionals serving our community.
This grant supports student preparation, builds a sustainable pipeline of health workers, and strengthens connections with community organizations serving Denver residents citywide.
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