Colo. Human Services

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For additional food support Coloradans can call 211 or visit https://t.co/OEOt8V3kJE

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Para ayuda alimenticia puedes llamar al 2-1-1 o visita https://t.co/OEOt8V3kJE

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For 60 years, the Older Americans Act has made it possible for state agencies and Area Agencies on Aging to provide services that help older adults age with health, dignity and independence. Visit https://t.co/rYoRqBqT8k to learn more and get involved as a recipient or volunteer.

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Colorado's World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event on June 16 served as an opportunity for people and organizations to take action to protect older adults by raising awareness about abuse, why it happens and how to stop it.

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Gov. Polis proclaimed Sunday, June 15, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Colorado.

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#OlderAmericansMonth2025 might be over, but that doesn't mean support for older adults stops. Join fellow Coloradans at the University of Denver on June 16 for a World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event to better protect and support older adults > https://t.co/kXNAl3Jkp6

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Learning new skills and expanding employment opportunities don't have to stop after retirement age. Check out age-inclusive employment resources like Changing the Narrative's https://t.co/2dpEqELn6e and CDHS' https://t.co/DCqcyQZVKX. #OlderAmericansMonth2025

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CDHS offers many resources to older Coloradans, including congregate meal services to those in need. Become a volunteer and help make a difference in the lives of older adults > https://t.co/hHrVjF7MKF
#OlderAmericansMonth2025

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Governor Polis has proclaimed May as Older Americans Month in Colorado.
#OlderAmericansMonth2025 #FlipTheScriptOnAging

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It's Older Americans Month, and this year's theme is "Flip the Script on Aging." Throughout May, CDHS will be reflecting on ways older adults are rewriting the narrative on stereotypes about how aging should look.
#OlderAmericansMonth2025 #FlipTheScriptOnAging

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If you care about substance abuse, you care about brain injuries. #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth2025

Learn more about the link between substance use disorder + brain injuries by taking the Behavioral Health Administration’s free brain injury training – https://t.co/Yka0YuXDJM

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If you care about recreation, you care about brain injuries. #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth2025

Participating in leisure activities is vital for self regulation post-brain injury. Get back to life with CO support groups + adaptive recreation opportunities – https://t.co/9ShN8ISjzr

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If you care about older adults, you care about brain injuries. #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth2025

Contact your Area Agency on Aging to find a fall prevention program – https://t.co/6e4RRK6vmg
Receive balance training + education program on your smart device – https://t.co/KioJ0edDvF

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If you care about mental health, you care about brain injuries.

Screening + safety planning for mental health needs are vital for 15 yrs post-brain injury. Online Brain Injury Screening + Support System – https://t.co/KFLRks3X2I, sub code: c123
#BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth2025

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If you care about justice systems, you care about brain injuries. #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth2025

Resources:
Report on brain injury prevalence + program development in CO's criminal legal system – https://t.co/Ud7C7DcgzV
Brain injury programming for all – https://t.co/5NcRdjm3OK

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If you care about housing, you care about brain injuries. #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth2025

Resources:
Community housing connections – https://t.co/FixIldbHN7
Brain injury supportive housing complex – https://t.co/n7orNEVabv
Brain injury resource directory – https://t.co/hGtIqQScek

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If you care about health and wellbeing, you care about brain injuries.

Every 9 seconds, someone in the U.S. sustains a brain injury. Health First Colorado can help. Contact your local case management agency to start - https://t.co/fdpLtj2zPo

#BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth2025

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If you care about families, you care about brain injuries.

Brain injuries don't just impact the injured person — recovery takes a team.

#BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth2025

Resources:
TBI recovery for families - https://t.co/DuklNjKdzT
Care for families - https://t.co/O1YExg76SO

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If you care about employment, you care about brain injuries. #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth2025

Resources:
Jobs with increased risk for brain injury – https://t.co/EKE9BLHIce
Employment assistance – https://t.co/NIC4YNVLmY

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If you care about education, you care about brain injuries. #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth2025

Resources:
Concussion management program - https://t.co/h6L5ydlYZl
Post-brain injury school guidance - https://t.co/lKfFGShbAe
Higher education students - Work with student services office