Colorado
Colorado has a statewide infant and early childhood mental health consultation program. Consultants work in person and remotely. They offer child, classroom, and program-focused consultation.
- Lead organization
Colorado Department of Early Childhood
Colorado Department of Early Childhood website(opens in a new tab)- Program contact
- Christina Austin, Nurturing Connections Colorado, Program Administrator
- Lisa Schlueter, Unit Director, Department of Early Childhood
- Eligibility
Any licensed early childhood program qualifies. Income and subsidy status don't matter.
- Geographic reach
The program covers all 64 counties. Some rural areas have trouble finding consultants.
- How to request consultation
Programs find consultation several ways:
- Support line: 833-ECMH-411
- Referrals from mental health centers
- Contacting a local consultation provider directly
- Word of mouth through key partners
- Funding
Colorado braids state, federal, and philanthropic funding.
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