About
Caring For Denver
We’re on a Mission
To address Denver’s mental health and substance misuse needs by growing community-informed solutions, dismantling stigma, and turning the community’s desire to help into action.
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| Founded by and for Denver | Independent, non-profit foundation | Addresses Denver’s mental health & substance misuse needs |
The ballot initiative was simple, yet powerful. For every $100 spent in Denver, 25 cents goes toward addressing mental health and substance misuse needs in our city. With this enduring investment, our vision is a vibrant Denver where all communities are strengthened by the mental health and substance misuse support they need.
We cannot
thank you enough
To the community organizations, partners, and residents who provided support and feedback throughout this process, thank you. This work is as much a reflection of you as it is us. Driven by the voices of community, Caring for Denver Foundation will work through our grantmaking, evaluation, community engagement, and communication initiatives to push impact together in the pursuit of equity. We will seek guidance, perspective, and insights always.
We are honored to serve you.
Lorez Meinhold
Executive Director
Leslie Herod
State Representative, Board Chair
Our values guide our actions
Respect. Always.
Be Courageous in action.
Meet people where they are.
Focus on impact for communities.
Advocate out loud.
Invite Partnership.
If you or someone you know is in crisis...
Please reach out for free, confidential, professional, 24/7 support:
- Colorado Crisis Line – (844) 493-TALK (8255) or by texting TALK to 38255
- Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741
If you are looking for community resources, United Way’s 2-1-1 Help Center is available for calls, live chats, texts, or database search. Dial 2-1-1, or text your zip code to 898-211. Live chat or database search is available at http://211.org.