Mental Health Care in Colorado

Mental Health Facilities by City in Colorado

The Colorado cities with the most SAMHSA-listed mental health facilities. All 69 cities are listed below the table.

Crisis and Support Lines in Colorado

Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, any time. Mobile Crisis Response teams are dispatched by the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line; crisis professionals come to the person's location, assess and de-escalate, and arrange follow-up care. Teams do not include law enforcement. For immediate mobile response, call or text 988 or live chat at 988Colorado.com.

• 988 Colorado Mental Health Line: 988 · text 988 · 24/7
• Colorado LIFTS care navigation: 1-844-CO-LIFTS (265-4387) · Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Colorado crisis services

Colorado's Mental Health Agency

Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), Colorado Department of Human Services oversees public mental health services in Colorado.

• Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), Colorado Department of Human Services
• Find local services through Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), Colorado Department of Human Services

Medicaid Mental Health Coverage in Colorado

Colorado's Medicaid program is Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid program). Health First Colorado members have comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services through their regional organization. Every member has a primary care provider, and members and primary care providers belong to a regional organization that helps members find behavioral health providers and offers care coordination. Covered mental health services the state names include Individual and group therapy, Medication management, Psychiatrist services, Emergency services, Inpatient hospital psychiatric care, Outpatient hospital psychiatric services, Residential mental health services, Assertive Community Treatment, Case management services, Clubhouse/drop-in centers, Prevention/early intervention activities, Recovery services, Respite services, School-based and day treatment services for children/youth and Vocational services. You must be a Health First Colorado member with a behavioral health diagnosis that is covered by the program to receive covered services. There are no co-pays for behavioral health services through your regional organization; if you have other insurance, you must use it first.

• Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid program) mental health services
• Colorado Medicaid behavioral health

Behavioral Health Safety Net Providers (Comprehensive Community Behavioral Health Providers and Essential Behavioral Health Safety Net Providers)

A Comprehensive Provider is a licensed behavioral health entity approved by the BHA to provide care coordination and safety net services, including emergency and crisis services, mental health and substance use outpatient services, and screening, assessment and diagnosis. Safety net providers serve priority populations and cannot refuse treatment because of insurance coverage, lack of insurance or ability to pay.

• Behavioral Health Safety Net Providers (Comprehensive Community Behavioral Health Providers and Essential Behavioral Health Safety Net Providers) in Colorado

Check a Therapist's License in Colorado

Before you start, confirm your therapist or psychologist holds an active Colorado license.

• Psychologists: State Board of Psychologist Examiners
• Professional counselors: State Board of Professional Counselor Examiners
• Social workers: State Board of Social Work Examiners
• Marriage and family therapists: State Board of Marriage and Family Therapist Examiners

Guides for Your Next Step

See how to find a therapist, how sliding-scale therapy works, whether Medicaid covers therapy and the difference between a psychiatrist and a therapist.

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