5D7885CFC1C975A987258759006A47AB Hearing Summary

Dr. Robert Werthwein, Director, Office of Behavioral Health, Colorado Department of Human Services presented information on crisis intervention and potential solutions.  The presentation can be read here:  http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/crisis_interventions_and_potential_solutions_bhttf_presentation_sept_23_2021.pdf.

Committee members engaged in a discussion about residential beds for youth, least restrictive settings, repurposing buildings, hospital readmissions and short-term stays, and a step-down continuum. .