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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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Integrating Mental Health into Youth Programs: Insights from the November 2024 Youth Convening

Dec 5, 2024

On November 20, 2024, twenty-one individuals working in the youth services field gathered to discuss one of the most pressing issues in supporting young people today: integrating mental health services into youth programs. Hosted by Caring for Denver grantee...

Caring for Denver Foundation awards more than $14 million to community-based nonprofits

Dec 4, 2024

News Release [December 3, 2024 - Denver, Colo.]: Caring for Denver Foundation is excited to announce more than $14 million in grant funding to 30 community-based organizations dedicated to addressing gaps in mental health and substance misuse care. These...

Nonprofit gets grant to screen Denver inmates for brain injuries

Dec 3, 2024

The Caring for Denver Foundation said the $1.2 million grant will help the Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado double its services over the next three years. Author: Courtney Yuen 9NEWS https://youtu.be/90Lvv-WIhxY?si=rVsmsBKsgcrk95po DENVER — Brain injuries often go...

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Without you there is no us. Since 2019, we’ve funded organizations that serve every City Council District and neighborhood in Denver to transform mental health and substance misuse care.