Colorado Community Health

Delivering whole-person care to our patients extends beyond physical well-being to encompass their mental and spiritual health. Sobering data shows that Colorado ranks in the top 10 states with the highest suicide rate.

With a grant awarded through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Education, we are committed to our Zero Suicide initiative and aim to decrease suicide deaths in our communities.

The Zero Suicide team has been able to enhance:

• Patient Outreach: The team conducted outreach phone calls to approximately 1,370 patients who were discharged from our hospitals with a behavioral health concern.
• Senior Care: The team developed GeriActives program, an online socialization group for seniors that meets weekly. New members are always welcome.  
• GriefShare: The team established a weekly, in-person support group at AdventHealth Porter for community members experiencing grief. New members are always welcome. 

No One Dies Alone (NODA) is a program that offers companionship and support to patients who are nearing the end of life. NODA provides a dignified death to individuals who have no family or close friends to sit with them at the end of life. Through this program at AdventHealth Parker, we can provide a compassionate presence for patients, ensuring they’re not alone.

YANA was born in 2017 after two Douglas County tragedies changed the trajectory of motherhood in our community. Two moms took their lives and the lives of their children. Our mission is to change the world one mama at a time, ensuring that no mom ever feels alone.

We believe all moms deserve to feel safe, accepted and valued. Our programs strive to give all moms in our community the support they need.

The Brother Jeff Foundation assists low-income families with financial training and connects them with financial resources.

Food security is critical for both physical and mental health. We collaborate with Meals on Wheels to ensure that our communities have reliable access to nutritious and equitable food options. Meals on Wheels provides healthy nutritional meals in partnership with the community to increase food access points for at-risk seniors.