Levels of mental health and substance use issues have increased across the country and in Denver over the past several years. The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) is working to address these challenges head on, starting with a clear understanding of what the needs are in our community.
The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) conducted a community needs assessment for the City’s Syringe Access and Sharps Disposal Program to learn about current community capacities, gaps in service, and barriers affecting people who access harm reduction and overdose prevention resources in Denver.