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West Springs Hospital Closure Leaves 500 Jobless, Worsens Mental Health Crisis

3/15/2025

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The closure of West Springs Hospital, the sole inpatient psychiatric facility between Denver and Salt Lake City, has left nearly 500 behavioral health workers jobless. This March 10 shutdown intensifies Colorado's mental health crisis, further strained by dwindling Medicaid enrollment, leaving many vulnerable individuals without essential care.

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Story summary

The closure of West Springs Hospital, the sole inpatient psychiatric facility between Denver and Salt Lake City, has left nearly 500 behavioral health workers jobless. This March 10 shutdown intensifies Colorado's mental health crisis, further strained by dwindling Medicaid enrollment, leaving many vulnerable individuals without essential care.