Healthier Colorado

1 in 7 young Coloradans reported poor mental health last year. So we asked the candidates: what are you going to do about it?

🗳️ Ballots dropped this week. The primary is June 30.
▶️ Watch the full forum and vote informed.

https://youtu.be/E50JHj8UP7A

During his time as superintendent of Denver Public Schools, Michael Bennet showed that the zip code kids were born into didn’t have to define the quality of their education. Now, as a candidate for governor of Colorado, he wants to apply that same vision statewide.

Want to learn more about Senator Bennet’s approach as you prepare to cast your primary ballot? Check out our Getting Healthier With series, where we interview candidates for the state’s highest office to discuss their top health priorities and vision for Colorado’s future. Watch the series at healthiercolorado.org/governor-26.

Colorado is facing a youth mental health crisis. Children in our state who need mental health services aren’t getting them because they are too out of reach. If elected, Barb Kirkmeyer for Governor envisions a system of care with wraparound services so that every child and young person gets the care they need.

Want to learn more about Senator Kirkmeyer’s approach as you prepare to cast your primary ballot? Check out our Getting Healthier With series, where we interview candidates for the state’s highest office to discuss their top health priorities and vision for Colorado’s future. Watch the series at healthiercolorado.org/governor-26.

As a candidate for governor, Greg Lopez for Colorado draws on lessons from his military service. His time in uniform taught him we’re in this together; we’re all stronger as a unit, so we must work as one.

Want to learn more about former Congressman Lopez’s approach as you prepare to cast your primary ballot? Check out our Getting Healthier With series, where we interview candidates for the state’s highest office to discuss their top health priorities and vision for Colorado’s future. Watch the series at healthiercolorado.org/governor-26.

Phil Weiser’s focus is on the health of people growing up in Colorado. Affordability and opportunity for young people are top of mind, and making progress on these issues is a core part of why he wants to serve as governor.

Want to learn more about AG Weiser’s approach as you prepare to cast your primary ballot? Check out our Getting Healthier With series, where we interview candidates for the state’s highest office to discuss their top health priorities and vision for Colorado’s future. Watch the series at healthiercolorado.org/governor-26.

BALLOTS ARE IN THE MAIL! 🗳️ Still deciding? Learn where candidates stand on health!

Before you cast your ballot, we want to make sure you know where each of the top candidates for governor of Colorado stands on the most pressing health issues impacting our state: health care, child care, cost of living, youth mental health, and more. Check out our “Getting Healthier With…” video series, where the candidates participate in an activity they do to stay physically or mentally healthy while telling us how they plan to lead on health if elected.

WATCH THE FULL SERIES HERE: https://healthiercolorado.org/governor-26/

When kids are staring down at their phones during the school day, they aren’t learning. They aren’t socializing. They aren’t building the skills they need to lead happy, healthy lives.

It’s time to look UP. Take action in support of phone-free schools at unplugplugin.org.