Recovery is at the very heart and soul of our work at the Mental Health Center of Denver (MHCD).
We believe people can, and do, recover from mental illness. We are recognized nationally for our successful, ground-breaking approach to mental health treatment. Here our consumers are involved in shaping their own recovery and given the chance to regain control of their lives. See Robert's story.
Recovery takes on many meanings but for most it means appropriate and compassionate treatment for a mental health problem so that the individual can get back to living a happy and productive life. That's what we provide at MHCD...
More about what MHCD believes.
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Enriching Lives and Minds
May 14, 5;15 - 6:30pm
Dr. Carl Clark Awarded Prestigious Livingston Fellowship
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation announces 2008 Fellows; Clark one of five chosen for advanced leadership program
(Denver, Colo. – May 2, 2008) On Friday, May 2, the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation named Dr. Carl Clark, CEO of the Mental Health Center of Denver (MHCD), as one of five 2008 Livingston Fellows. This program, created by the Foundation in 2005, intends to strengthen the state’s nonprofit sector by investing in the advanced learning and development of promising nonprofit leaders.
As a Livingston Fellow, Dr. Clark will be awarded up to $25,000 to undertake activities that will enhance his leadership abilities and enable him to explore new ways to increase his impact within the Mental Health Center of Denver and to strengthen the comprehensive, community-based programs and services MHCD provides to people with serious mental illness. Since 2005, the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation has funded 20 nonprofit executive fellowships. ... more
MHCD/ABC Recovery Conference
Please join us at the Ninth Annual MHCD/ABC Recovery Conference entitled Reaching Recovery: Bridging Health and Hope. The theme is healthcare integration, and the event is scheduled for Thursday, May 22 from 7:30am - 4pm at the First Plymouth Church, 3501 South Colorado Boulevard in Englewood.
Dr. Fred Frese is the featured speaker. The conference will also feature a panel discussion, as well as updates on recovery and breakout sessions. Included this year is a breakout session by Kate DeRoche on the Youth Evaluation Project, which investigates the concept of recovery as it relates to already established concepts of resiliency in child and family mental health services.
The conference is free, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. We ask that you fill out a separate registration form for everyone who is attending. Click here to register. Please be aware that historically space has filled quickly for this conference, so we suggest you sign up immediately. The deadline for registration is May 15. A complimentary continental breakfast and luncheon will be provided.
For more information on the conference, please view the attached brochure.
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