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Podcast: ChangeMakers with Katie Goar
Episode: Episode 105 | Part One: Vincent Atchity, Ph.D., President & CEO of Mental Health Colorado
Description: In this episode of ChangeMakers, Katie explores the complex intersection of mental health, housing instability, and substance use with Dr. Vincent Atchity, President & CEO of Mental Health Colorado. Dr. Atchity shares insights from his career in mental health advocacy, discussing how stable housing is crucial for mental wellbeing and the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness. The conversation covers the current state of mental health care in Colorado and highlights the SAFER initiative in Arapahoe County, which provides support for individuals with mental health needs, substance use issues, and justice system involvement. Dr. Atchity also addresses the discriminatory history and...