Mental Health and Healthcare
Definition
The following resources include both mental health, including Hoarding Disorder, substance abuse and other health care related services. Many have resources focusing on elders and at-risk adults and their families.
Colorado Resources
Medicare/Medicaid
medicare.gov
The official U.S. Government website for Medicare includes; sign up and change plans, Medicare costs and coverage, supplements and other insurance, claims, and appeals. This site provides a list to find doctors, providers, hospitals, plans, and suppliers.
The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Division of Insurance (DOI)
colorado.gov/dora/division-insurance
This Division helps consumers by answering questions, investigating complaints and helping Coloradoans understand their insurance. DOI regulates and monitors Colorado insurance companies, as well as insurance agents.
Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS); Division of Behavior Health (DBH)
colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs/behavioral-health • 1-844-493-8255
Behavioral Health Services includes Colorado Crisis Services 1-844-493-8255, finding help, community programs, DUI Services, laws & rules, mental health institutes, mental health emergency hold/involuntary commitment, substance use prevention & early intervention and workforce development. Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado also provides information and resources for older adults on elder abuse, caregiver support, legal assistance, nutritional services, senior community service employment, support services, veteran’s community living centers, and volunteering with older adults. Call 1-844-0265-2372. This website links to other CDHS programs; Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, managed by the State Unit on Aging.
Mental Health Colorado (MHC)
jmentalhealthcolorado.org
MHC advocates for Coloradans who experience a mental health or substance use disorder. The organization engages policymakers, providers, the public and the press to promote early intervention AND expand access to affordable services and eradicate stigma and discrimination. Programs include; Check Your Head and Mental Health First Aid and pro bono counseling services.
Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN)
cchn.org
CCHN represents Colorado’s Community Health Centers that together are the backbone of the primary health care services safety-net. This website includes; a map and a listing of care centers in Colorado and information those care centers.
Senior Reach
seniorreach.org
Senior Reach provides outreach and education, behavioral health, case management and access to other critical community-based services to older adults (aged 60 and older) who are isolated, frail, or in need of support. This community-based, collaborative program identifies older adults who may need emotional support and/or connection to community services who are not seeking support on their own. This website includes a list of Senior Reach Programs in Colorado and Michigan.
AllHealth Network
allhealthnetwork.org
AllHealth provides mental health and/or substance abuse outpatient services to older adults age 60 and older such as individual and group therapy, senior peer program, services in nursing homes and educational classes and programs on mental health issues.
Programs for All-Inclusive Care For The Elderly (PACE)
medicaid.gov/medicaid/ltss/pace/index.html
PACE provides comprehensive medical and social services to certain frail, community-dwelling elderly individuals, most of whom are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid benefits. An interdisciplinary team of health professionals provides PACE participants with coordinated care. For most participants, the comprehensive service package enables them to remain in the community rather than receive care in a nursing home. PACE eligibility for services include; must be age 55 and older, eligible for nursing home care, must live in a service area of the PACE organization and must be able to live in a community safely. Services include; adult day care, dental services, home care services meals, respite, transportation and many more. This website lists counties where PACE is offered.
Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado
biacolorado.org • 303-355-9969
Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado provides resources for guidance, education, and services for survivors of an injury to the brain, their families and providers. This website a map and contact information. Call 303-355-9969 or toll-free 1-800-955-2443.
National Resources
BenefitsCheckUp
benefitscheckup.org
This is a free service of the National Council on Aging. This website provides an online tool connecting older adults with benefits such as Medication, Health Care, Income Assistance, Transportation and other essential items and services by state.
Brain Injury Association of America
biausa.org • 1-800-444-6443
This Association is dedicated to increasing access to quality health care and raising awareness and understanding of brain injury. Call the National Brain Injury Information Center (for Brain injury information only) at 1-800-444-6443. This website locates other BIA’s in other states.
American Psychiatric Association
psychiatry.org
This Association provides; the definition of Hording Disorder, consequences, diagnosing causes, risk factors, and treatment. This website includes a Resources and Hoarding Assessment Scales and Facts About Aging, Changes in Mental Health and Mental Processes, Older Minorities, Demographics, and many more topics.