The process to create the Foundation began well before 2020, however, the timing of the newly created 501(c)(3) was welcome, as research is showing us that there will be a significant increase in demand for behavioral health services. Substance use and addiction are on the rise as well. All gifts to Health Solutions West are now directed and receipted through the new Foundation, which will help alleviate confusion and will provide an easier process for donors making philanthropic gifts. The Foundation will create greater program transparency, while allowing Health Solutions West to support mental health programming and efforts throughout Colorado in the future.
Mission
Health Solutions West Foundation Mission: We connect philanthropic passion with exceptional programs to support a mentally healthy and vibrant Western Slope.
Vision and Values
Vision: Our vision is for a mentally healthy and vibrant Western Slope.
Values:
- Innovation
- Consistency
- Effectiveness
- Visionary
- Quality
- Collaboration
- Connectivity
How we support the mission
There is a crisis, a crisis of epic proportion in our nation, states, communities and neighborhoods. This crisis is mental illness and addiction. Health Solutions West is committed to providing much needed clinical and inpatient services to combat this crisis on the Western Slope. We cannot solve this crisis overnight or on our own, and the work we have in front of us will not be easy. There is no roadmap for how this should be done; we will embark on our journey with compassion, partnership and determination. An estimated 382,000 Coloradans said they needed treatment for mental health services but couldn’t access the help they needed. Another 67,000 reported needing substance abuse treatment.
Everyone deserves to be happy and live a fulfilled life, but there are always obstacles to overcome. We must remember that mental health and addiction are part of our overall health, and just like we take care of our physical bodies, we must also nurture our minds.
The Health Solutions West Foundation was created to providing philanthropic support to meet these pressing needs. The Foundation’s first priority is to underpin the work of the mental health organization through outpatient and inpatient services for our families, friends and communities on the Western Slope.
We need the philanthropic support of our communities and friends to meet the challenges of providing mental health and addiction services throughout our 10 county service areas, ultimately allowing us to achieve the mission: We Save Lives.
