UnitedHealth Group Donates $30 Million to Increase Health Care Access for Underserved Communities Across Colorado
20 Abril 2021 - 2:02PM
Business Wire
Contribution includes $5 million toward mental
health support and services for youth in collaboration with the
Colorado attorney general’s office
Rocky Mountain Health Plans, a UnitedHealth Group company, is
donating $30 million to increase access to health care and support
communities on the Western Slope and across Colorado. The donation
includes a $25 million contribution to the Rocky Mountain Health
Foundation to fund STEM education among young women and people of
color as well as other programs across the Western Slope. An
additional $5 million is being used to establish the “Healthy
Youth/Strong Colorado Fund” in partnership with the Colorado
attorney general’s office. The fund will support nonprofit
organizations that provide mental health support and services, and
opportunities for youth.
“Addressing youth mental health was a top priority of the
attorney general’s office before the pandemic — and is even more
urgent after its impact. This $30 million investment in education
and mental health for young Coloradans has the power to change the
lives of thousands,” said Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser,
whose office helped facilitate contributions to several nonprofits
in Colorado. “I am pleased to partner with Rocky Mountain Health
Plans to support youth mental health, increase healthy outcomes,
and decrease the use of the criminal justice system to address
behavioral health challenges — now and in the future.”
The focus of the investments will meet identified needs across
the state. America’s Health Rankings, which offers a state-by-state
comparison of public health measures, underscores the opportunities
for Colorado to improve teen mental health, including addressing
teen suicide, as well as high school graduation rates.
“This donation reflects Rocky Mountain Health Plans’
long-standing commitment in Colorado. We are honored to work with
Colorado’s leaders to address the urgent challenges we face, such
as the need for better access to behavioral health care. We are
committed to creating opportunities for all Coloradans to achieve
their full potential,” said Patrick Gordon, CEO of Rocky Mountain
Health Plans. “This investment will significantly strengthen the
resources and impact of the Rocky Mountain Health Foundation, whose
mission we share.”
Rocky Mountain Health Foundation will disburse the $25 million
to community partners addressing critical needs and supporting the
health of the underserved. An additional focus will be on investing
in STEM education for women and people of color in an effort to
grow and diversify the future health care workforce. The donation
will ensure the foundation has the resources to support
organizations that advance its mission for years to come. Aligned
with UnitedHealth Group’s long-term commitment to advancing health
equity, the Rocky Mountain Health Foundation awards grants to
programs and services that improve conditions for marginalized,
socially, or economically disadvantaged people.
“This remarkable donation paves the way to do more good things
on the Western Slope,” said Pat Riddell, chair of the Rocky
Mountain Health Foundation. “We are very grateful and look forward
to partnering with Rocky Mountain Health Plans and UnitedHealthcare
to connect people with the programs and services they need to live
healthier and happier lives.”
Initial grant partnerships formalized and funded with the $5
million Healthy Youth/Strong Colorado Fund include:
- $1,800,000 to three Corps of the Colorado Youth Corps
Association: Mile High Youth Corps, Rocky Mountain Youth Corps, and
Western Colorado Conservation Corps, to provide a new criminal
justice diversion program promoting employment, education, mental
health support and service opportunities for youth.
- $1,500,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs in Colorado to expand
programming and serve more youth across the state.
- $500,000 to Sources of Strength to expand access to youth
suicide prevention programs in schools.
- $400,000 to The Center on Colfax to support career counseling
and empowerment for LGBTQ young adults, as well as mental health
services.
- $400,000 to The Place to increase stability and support for
youth experiencing homelessness in El Paso County.
About UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is a diversified health care
company dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and
helping to make the health system work better for everyone.
UnitedHealth Group offers a broad spectrum of products and services
through two distinct platforms: UnitedHealthcare, which provides
health care coverage and benefits services; and Optum, which
provides information and technology-enabled health services. For
more information, visit UnitedHealth Group at
www.unitedhealthgroup.com or follow @UnitedHealthGrp on
Twitter.
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Jenifer McCormick, UnitedHealth Group (612) 940-4707
jenifer_mccormick@uhg.com
Lawrence Pacheco, Colorado Attorney General’s Office (720)
245-4689 Lawrence.pacheco@coag.gov
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