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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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Nonprofit helps older people in Colorado address mental health by creating connections

Jun 3, 2026

By Mekialaya White May 28, 2026 / 7:46 PM MDT / CBS Colorado May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which provides a chance to stand with your community and show that no one struggles alone. ViVe Wellness works to address mental health issues in a group...

Blog Post: Mental Health Awareness Month – A Moment to Return to Ourselves

May 21, 2026

A Moment to Return to Ourselves by Juan Escobedo, program officer, Caring for Denver Foundation This is an excerpt from Juan's full article on mental health awareness. Read the complete post on his LinkedIn profile. Every May, Mental Health Awareness Month arrives...

Colorado is short thousands of mental health workers. A nonprofit is working to close the gap.

May 15, 2026

By Anna Alejo May 12, 2026 / 5:48 PM MDT / CBS Colorado Colorado needs thousands more mental health workers, and one nonprofit is trying to close that gap. The state is short an estimated 4,400 mental health providers. And the ripple effects are felt across the...

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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

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.

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.