After 6 months, our #AlternativesToJail grantees graciously shared their thoughts and insights for making our work better in #Caring4Denver’s first Learning Brief. One main takeaway: the importance of hiring staff with lived experience and valuing them to develop better relationships with clients. Unfortunately, this can be difficult when system policies disqualify candidates based on their experiences. Thank you to our grantees - 5280_high_school, braininjuryco, traumahealthdenver, therealcityofdenver, ColoradoCoalitionfortheHomeless, ccfcdenver, dashrorg, empowermentprogramco, harmreductionactioncenter, life_line_colorado, macm303, milehighbehavioralhealthcare, secondchancecenter, serviciosdelaraza, SobrietyHouse, thedeloresproject, triberecoveryhomes - for contributing to the report! Learn more about our grantees’ progress, insights and recommendations in the full Learning Brief - link in bio #Denver #MentalHealthAwareness #PowerTo #MentalHealthCare #MentalHealthMatters #Posit...