Legislative and Community Action

Throughout the year, CBHC engages with legislators, policymakers and community stakeholders to develop and advocate for policies to strengthen the behavioral health system and improve the wellbeing of all Coloradans.

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Legislative Resources

As we navigated a constrained budget in the 2025 legislative session, CBHC was committed to engaging legislators and community stakeholders in preserving essential services and prioritizing our investments in comprehensive care. Our priorities were to mend and fund the safety net in Colorado. Learn more below.

  • 2025 Policy Platform

    Well-intended reforms to the structure and financing of Colorado's behavioral health safety net system risk inadvertently weakening the system at a time of growing need.

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  • Legislation Tracker

    A secure legislative tracking service with the fastest, most complete and up-to-date data available provided by State Bill Of Colorado.

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Find Your Elected Official

Learn about your elected officials' personal background, voting history, and how to contact them.

 

  • Legislator Voting & Personal History Resources

    Ballotpedia delivers unbiased information to educate and inspire American voters.


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  • Colorado Legislators & Contact Info

    The General Assembly consists of 100 members - 35 Senators and 65 Representatives. The President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Majority and Minority Leaders of each chamber serve as the primary leadership for the legislature.


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  • Federal & State Legislator Voting & Contact Info

    Vote Smart's mission is to provide free, factual, unbiased information on candidates and elected officials to ALL Americans.

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Federal Advocacy

As a member of The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, CBHC supports the objectives outlined by this organization for change at the federal level.

  • National Council's Priorities

    They fight to advance policies that expand access to high-quality mental health and substance use treatment services.

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  • Federal Mental Health Bills

    Use this page to browse bills in the U.S. Congress related to the subject Mental health, as determined by the Library of Congress.


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Dig Deeper Into the Issues

There are many ways to get involved in behavioral health care transformation. Learn more about our current policy priorities and initiatives, and the steps you can take to make your voice heard.