The CHP Blog
Jun10
Prism Community Collective: Changing Systems. Building Community.
The Hate State. In 1992, Colorado earned this label with the passage of Amendment 2. The state constitutional amendment prohibited any city, town, or county in Colorado from passing laws or regulations protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. It effectively invalidated existing anti-discrimination laws protecting ...
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Mar20
The Prism Provider Directory: Bridging the Gap
Blog When Lisa’s* child, K, then 14, shared that they were questioning their sexual orientation and gender identity, she wasn’t quite sure how to respond. But instead of downplaying or dismissing this news, Lisa, a single mom, asked to learn more. Over the next year, ...
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Dec20
The Fundamental Power of Advocacy
Blog When it comes to fixing broken systems, CHP believes there are few skills more fundamental than advocacy. Used effectively, advocacy gives individuals and coalitions the power to address policy, resource flows, practices, relationships, power dynamics, and mental models – all of which are necessary ...
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Dec20
Transforming Community, One Neighbor at a Time
Blog When you think of mental health care and suicide prevention, what comes to mind? Therapists? Medication? Crisis hotlines? Most likely, connection wasn’t on the list. Studies show that strong, meaningful connections are powerful protective factors in preventing suicide and bolstering mental health. This holds ...
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Jul27
Idea to Impact: The Housing Navigator Network
Blog When many of us think about systems change, it can feel daunting. Complex and inherently flawed, systems don’t change overnight. It requires time, energy, and resources, all things that each of us have a limited supply of. Besides, why even bother when we will ...
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