---
title: "Behavioral Health in Colorado: Putting People First"
description: "This report examines the behavioral health system reforms Colorado undertook. Colorado is focused on six pillars for reform: - Access - Affordability - Workforce and Support - Accountability - Consumer and local guidance - Whole person care   [Read More](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lWVIG3IHPM8OUgVFgLuqWFn8waqgUseZ/view)…"
url: "https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/hub/access-to-mental-health-services/behavioral-health-in-colorado-putting-people-first/"
updated: "2026-07-31"
category: Access to Mental Health Services
tags:
  - Audience
  - Exemplars
  - Mental health professionals
  - TA sites
---

# Behavioral Health in Colorado: Putting People First

This report examines the behavioral health system reforms Colorado undertook. Colorado is focused on six pillars for reform:

- Access
- Affordability
- Workforce and Support
- Accountability
- Consumer and local guidance
- Whole person care

 

[Read More](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lWVIG3IHPM8OUgVFgLuqWFn8waqgUseZ/view)

 

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