Program areas at CHP
Behavioral Health: the behavioral Health action network (bhan) is a collective impact organization dedicated to forming an integrated behavioral Health system that is effective, affordable, accessible, and equitable for all individuals living in the pikes peak region. Bhan partners with a wide and growing cross-section of government organizations, nonprofits, and private entities to ensure that the Community's behavioral Health response reflects evidence-based practices, anticipates long-term needs, and utilizes all available resources in the most efficient way possible. (cont on sch o)
Suicide prevention: chp administers the suicide prevention collaborative of el paso county and serves as the fiscal agent for the teller county mental Health alliance. These collaboratives are a Partnership of multi-sector stakeholders that identify, promote, and implement comprehensive and community-based strategies for preventing suicide. Strategies include prioritizing overall Community wellbeing, reducing stigma of mental illness, promoting safe storage of firearms, supporting economic stability measures, and reducing isolation and increasing connection.
Lgbtq+ Health equity: the el paso county lgbtqia2+ Health equity initative convenes Community members, local Health care systems, and organizations to develop a strategic plan to increase access to safe and gender-affirming care for lgbtqia2+ individuals in el paso county. As a result of its work, it recently launched the prism provider directory, which is the first of its kind in the pikes peak region. This free, searchable database allows lgbtq+ individuals to find inclusive, affirming Health care professionals. (cont on sch o)