The Fund for a Healthier Colorado works to advance public policy that focuses on improving the physical, mental and social health of our state’s residents. We believe that every Coloradan should have a fair chance at living a healthy life. As an organization we engage Coloradans and elevate their voices for the sake of educating our state’s decision-makers about the action needed to improve the health of communities across Colorado.
Physical health is the wellbeing of an individual’s body. This looks different for every Coloradan, and the ideal physical health for one person may not be the same for another. To maintain physical health, we seek to ensure that everybody has access to quality, affordable health care, as well the other resources required for physical health, including access to nutritious food, oral health services, and safe spaces for physical activity.
Mental health is the condition of someone’s psychological or emotional wellbeing. An essential part of living a healthy life, mental health affects how we think, feel and act. To positively advance mental health, we seek to ensure that everybody has access to quality, affordable mental health services, such as counseling and treatment for addiction. We also seek to create environments in communities, including in schools, that support mental health.
Social health refers to the ability of everybody in a community having an equal opportunity to attain wellbeing. Factors including racism, income, geography, disability, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation can be barriers to this opportunity. These factors can block access to essential elements of health and wellbeing, including safe and affordable housing, a quality education, legal justice, and access to healthcare. We seek to break down these barriers in order to give everybody a chance at living a healthy life.
Introducing Colorado’s Health Capitol! A home to non-profit organizations that elevate the well-being of people in our state, and serves as a beacon to attract needed attention to the critical work they perform. We collaborate and leverage collective resources that strengthen each organization’s ability to accomplish their respective missions. Together, we make an even bigger impact on improving mental, physical, social and economic health in communities across Colorado. We are Colorado’s first and only shared space with this mission-driven focus. Learn more about the Health Capitol.
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Stand with thousands of Coloradans to make our state healthy.