The Mental Wellness Program is a statewide program of Spark the Change Colorado that provides free, short term counseling services to individuals, couples, and families who encounter barriers to accessing treatment. Barriers may include being uninsured, unable to find an appropriate/available clinician through other avenues of care (lengthy waitlist times, etc.), unable to afford treatment, or unable to afford insurance co-pays or deductibles. Services are provided through two models: Private Practice Model and Host Site Model.
Spark the Change Colorado matches licensed and insured mental health practitioners (or those seeking licensure under supervision) with low income Coloradoans who lack access to mental health care. Volunteers can:
Spark the Change Colorado matches licensed and insured mental health practitioners (or those seeking licensure under supervision) with low income Coloradoans who lack access to mental health care. Volunteers can:
- Counsel 1 or more client(s) for up to 10 free sessions to assist with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, relationship issues, trauma, etc.
- Provide clinical supervision and form a meaningful mentor relationship with a graduate intern or recent graduate seeking licensure as they serve as a mental health volunteer.
- Provide on-site mental wellness services at one of our many host site partner locations (locations include schools and non-profit organizations who lack the capacity to provide mental health services to their constituents).
- Gain access to future networking opportunities and trainings for continued learning in the field.
Interested? Contact us today to volunteer!
Congratulations to Sofia Webb, MSW, LSW, CTP, Mental Wellness Program Volunteer on being named a Denver7 Everyday Hero!
