Colorado Behavioral Health & Wellness Summit

October 25-28, 2021

INTRODUCTION

The Colorado Behavioral Health & Wellness Summit will bring together clinicians, educators, researchers, and policymakers as well as leaders in the field of behavioral health October 25-28, 2021. The in person and virtual event is a collaboration between the University of Denver, the Rx Abuse Leadership Inaititive (RALI), and Envision: You, an initiative focused on LGBTQ+ behavioral health concerns. Participants will be able to discover new tools and resources, discuss practical strategies for change, and connect with colleagues and experts alike.

PURPOSE OF THE SUMMIT

The intersection of substance use and mental health continues to be a challenge in the State of Colorado. It is estimated that about 20 percent of the state’s adult population—about 832,000 adults—is living with a mental health condition, according to a 2019 report from Mental Health America, and nearly 450,000 of them are not being treated for that illness.

Speakers and presenters will engage our community to break down silos statewide and to bridge the gaps in communication and collaboration. Specifically, the Summit will provide various audiences with approaches to:

• awareness and education;
• training and clinical practice; and,
• policy advocacy and action.