SEHD’s Ed Cannon worked with Governor Polis on a cooperative legislative effort (HB 22-1267) with Envision: You and ONE Colorado.
HB 22-1267 Provisions:
- The bill creates a $900,000 grant program to fund the development of culturally relevant and affirming healthcare training programs for healthcare and mental health providers.
- The grant program will be administered by CDPHE’s Office of Health Equity, and interested nonprofits may apply for funding to develop these training programs. We will apply for funding once it is available.
- Training programs will be developed by approved nonprofits and will focus on providing care to priority populations, including but not limited to LGBTQ+ individuals, racial and ethnic minorities, veterans, and those with complex behavioral health needs.
- Training programs will be available to all licensed, certified, or registered healthcare/mental professionals. Providers will be notified of available training programs each time they apply for or renew their license in Colorado.