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Denver Faces Therapist Shortage, Initiatives Underway to Help

5/18/2025

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Denver is grappling with a critical shortage of therapists, spurring state leaders and nonprofits into action. Dannette R. Smith calls for targeted initiatives, particularly for children. The Caring For Denver Foundation has backed over 300 organizations to boost mental health access, while the new Colorado Lift program seeks to improve service availability by July 2025.

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Story summary

Denver is grappling with a critical shortage of therapists, spurring state leaders and nonprofits into action. Dannette R. Smith calls for targeted initiatives, particularly for children. The Caring For Denver Foundation has backed over 300 organizations to boost mental health access, while the new Colorado Lift program seeks to improve service availability by July 2025.