Tag: mental health crisis
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Man arrested after attempting to disarm Colorado Springs police officer
An officer approached a man who was attempting to pick pocket pedestrians Saturday, when the man allegedly tried to disarm the officer, according to Colorado Springs police. An officer was patrolling the 1200 block of Interquest Parkway at about 6:45 p.m. when they approached Ethan Olsen, who was allegedly trying to pick pocket patrons, according…
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EDITORIAL: Answering the call of Colorado’s mental health crisis
Yet again, there’s troubling news about mental health in our state — and it demands a response. As reported last week in The Gazette, Colorado has endured nearly the worst rate in the nation of mental illness among children and adults for two years in a row. That’s according to the newly released findings of…
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New report: Colorado remains in mental health crisis
For two years in a row, Colorado has had nearly the worst rate in the nation of mental illness among children and adults, when compared with other states and the District of Columbia, according to a large-scale industry study. Colorado ranks 50th — or second to last — for the prevalence of any mental health…
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CU Anschutz receives jumpstart donation of $50 million for mental health initiative
A $50 million donation to the Colorado University Anschutz Medical Campus will launch a mental health collaborative to improve access and treatment options for mental health therapies around the state. The Anschutz Foundation made the donation on Tuesday as part of the launch of a mental health collaborative with Colorado Children’s Hospital and UC Health.…
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‘It’s working miracles:’ Therapeutic and work program for traumatized teens in Colorado Springs revived
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Homelessness loomed last year for Haley Mendoza, as the Colorado Springs teen was approaching age 18 and preparing for emancipation. “I was going through a lot of difficulties, mentally and physically,” she said. “I was going through a tough situation.” Upon reaching adulthood, Mendoza landed not on the streets but in a revived program renamed…
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Colorado Springs suicide survivor launches statewide county-by-county resource directory
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When 27-year-old Amber Kosloske of Colorado Springs attempted suicide a few years ago, she didn’t have the time or capacity to try to find resources that could help her. “When people are in high crisis, they’re panicking, and in that space they need something that’s easy to access,” she said. Now, as a licensed professional…
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The ‘power to save a life’: Suicide Prevention Summit of El Paso County aims to reduce suicide by 20%
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Instead of saying, “How are you” in casual passing, try saying, “It’s nice to see you.” Because 90% of people go through their day feeling unseen, said David Galvan, a Colorado Springs-based national mental health and suicide prevention trainer. Next time you come across someone who seems lonely, connect with them, even if it’s just…
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Public suicide-prevention workshops to be held in El Paso, Teller counties amid high death rates
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As the new year kicks off, suicide prevention continues to be a focus of concern in the Pikes Peak region, as the area has had high rates of suicide overall in the population as well as certain subgroups, such as military veterans. Two public seminars have been scheduled to teach people about the topic. A…
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Man in mental health crisis dies following struggle with Colorado Springs police officer, paramedic
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A man undergoing a “mental health episode” died on Tuesday following a struggle with a police officer and a paramedic who were trying to help him, according to a news release from the Colorado Springs Police Department. The incident took place around 4:45 p.m., after police received a call about a man who was reportedly…
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Colorado College students call for change amid 3 student deaths in recent months
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Anger, sadness and “general unwellness” have created an undertone of tension on the Colorado College campus in Colorado Springs, which has lost three students in less than six months. Two confirmed suicides happened in April and in May, on the last day of school. A third student died a few weeks ago, with the cause…