Did you know The 2021 Colorado Health Access Survey released last year highlighted “historic shifts in health, access to care, and social and economic conditions” with more youth & adults reporting poor mental health than ever before?

As we make our way further into the Season of Giving, consider directing your gift to Spark the Change Colorado and making a difference in Colorado communities.

Two decades ago on September 11, 2001, many lost their lives to the 9/11 attacks. In the days, weeks, and months following the attacks, thousands of people in the United States and allied nations demonstrated that what unites us is greater than what divides us. They volunteered to help support the rescue and recovery efforts, […]

In the last 10 days, there have been multiple mass shootings, including those in Uvalde, Texas, Laguna Woods, California, Chicago, Illinois and Buffalo, New York. Our hearts grieve for the families, friends and communities affected by these horrific tragedies. Events like these are too many in number and have a devastating impact to individuals, communities and our society.

Guilt is a complicated emotion. It’s an unproductive one, too. When we feel guilty, we stew and wade through it as if it were quicksand. Guilt doesn’t propel us unto taking effective action and it surely doesn’t make us feel good.

While 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. When facing a mental health concern or living with a mental health condition, it’s common to feel like no one understands what you’re going through. You aren’t alone – help is available, and recovery is possible.

I’m excited to be a part of a change-making organization, get back into nonprofit work, and fulfill a large part of my life’s mission – to help others.

“There is a great need to help those who genuinely need therapy services but cannot afford them, and I hope to be a very small part of fulfilling that need.”

Spark the Change Colorado’s Statewide Mental Wellness Program is one of our many volunteer-driven programs creating a lasting impact and meeting our communities’ most pressing needs.