May 2021

Children’s Hospital Colorado Declares a ‘State of Emergency’ for Youth Mental Health

Children’s Hospital Colorado, declared a “State of Emergency” in youth mental health today, a first in the 117-year history of the hospital system. Children’s Colorado has seen a 90% increase in demand for behavioral health treatment in the past two years. Across Colorado, counties are reporting that they are seeing a similar increase in the need for mental health services that they’re unable to meet.