Serve Colorado

Three years in and we're just getting started. Serve Colorado has been part of the Youth Mental Health Corps from day one — and the impact is real. Young adults are building careers in behavioral health and changing what mental health support looks like for the 44,000+ community members they've served.

A huge thanks to all of our partners that have made this program possible every step of the way: Schultz Family Foundation, Colorado Community College System, Colorado Behavioral Health Administration, Gary Community Ventures, Alpine Achievers, City Year Denver, TeamUp, Trailhead Institute, and Colorado Youth for a Change!

Click the following link to read an exclusive report highlighting key learnings from the program:https://schultzfamilyfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SFF_Pint_WP_DESIGN_5.26_FINAL.pdf

Stay tuned for more information coming soon..

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Colorado Youth Mental Health Corps Member Marissa Garcia was invited to speak on the Jennifer Hudson Show about the important and impactful work her program is doing in schools throughout the state!

Youth Mental Health Corps members serve tirelessly every day to support young people and create safe spaces for them to discuss their internal struggles.

Serve Colorado and the entire office of the Lieutenant Governor are so proud of Marrissa and her fellow AmeriCorps members for all they do to make Colorado a better place. There is no better representation of what makes our state so great.

To watch Marissa’s full interview and learn about her Youth Mental Health Corps story, visit https://jenniferhudsonshow.com/2026/05/20/youth-mental-health-corps/

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

This May, Serve Colorado joins hundreds of other individuals and organizations across the globe in combating social stigmas and prioritizing the mental wellbeing of others. This fight is particularly meaningful as our Youth Mental Health Corps members serve tirelessly every day to support young people and create safe spaces for them to discuss their internal struggles.

As we reflect throughout the month, it's important to remember that small acts of kindness add up and your efforts make a difference.

To learn more about the YMHC, visit: https://servecolorado.colorado.gov/ymhc

In honor of National Apprenticeship Week, Serve Colorado would like to highlight the Trailhead Institute’s Colorado Public Health Works program!

In 2022, Trailhead Institute and Serve Colorado worked with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment to establish the first of its kind Public Health AmeriCorps + Community Health Worker Registered Apprenticeship Program known as the Colorado Public Health Works (CPHW) program.

This combination allows participants to reap the benefits of both programs in a single year, as AmeriCorps members provide capacity building support and technical assistance to local public health agencies across Colorado in conjunction with earning their Registered Apprenticeship Program certification.

To learn more about the program, visit: https://trailhead.institute/colorado-public-health-works-program/

Serve Colorado is thrilled to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week!

National Apprenticeship Week is a nationwide celebration where employers, apprentices and graduates, industry representatives, labor organizations, community-based organizations, workforce partners, educational institutions, and federal, state, and local government agencies showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship!

Registered Apprenticeships strengthen our economy and workforce by providing individuals with important skills that meet industry needs and create pathways for career seekers to catapult into in-demand jobs.

To learn more about the possibilities of combining AmeriCorps with Registered Apprenticeship programs, visit https://servecolorado.colorado.gov/americorps-and-apprenticeship

Happy ! 🌍 Serve Colorado is so excited to celebrate the incredible impact of people around the globe who dedicate their time, energy and hearts to making a difference. We specifically want to shout out all the AmeriCorps members who’ve committed themselves to serving across our state and throughout our communities.

For individuals who are passionate about service but don’t know where to start, feel free to visit our website servecolorado.colorado.gov to learn about opportunities involving climate, education, health, and more!

ANNOUNCEMENT: Serve Colorado is seeking applicants for organizations interested in applying for an AmeriCorps grant! We strongly encourage individuals to register for the Concept Paper Overview Webinar on March 18th since the deadline is April 1st. For all information regarding this opportunity, visit: https://servecolorado.colorado.gov/operationalgrants

In honor of AmeriCorps Week, Serve Colorado is spotlighting a fantastic story from RiverCorps alumni, Anastasia Daniel! RiverCorps members serve in technical and capacity filling roles focused on watershed science, river monitoring, restoration, and stewardship support. Read more Anastasia's awesome experience and how her service platformed her next career!

To learn more about Colorado AmeriCorps opportunities near you, visit: https://servecolorado.colorado.gov/

In continuation of our AmeriCorps Week celebration, Serve Colorado is thrilled to highlight the Digital Navigators of Larimer County Libraries! This incredible program sends AmeriCorps members into libraries and outreach locations to teach digital skills 1:1 to members of the community. Thank you all for your amazing service!

To learn more about the Digital Navigation opportunities in Colorado, visit: https://servecolorado.colorado.gov/digitalnavigators

This proclamation issued by Governor Polis officially designates March 9th-13th as AmeriCorps Week in Colorado! We’re so thankful to the state for uplifting all the incredible members and programs that serve their communities tirelessly each and every day.

Join us and AmeriCorps as we continue to recognize the extraordinary acts of ordinary citizens who bring out the best of all of us!