About Behavioral Health Services

Check out the 2025 Annual Report!

In the 2025 BHS Annual Report, we show our community how we are honoring our commitment to well-being and Larimer County’s dedicated behavioral health tax.
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A graphic titled We Honor Commitments, showing the evolution of the BHS department since voters in 2018 approved the behavioral health sales tax

In Larimer County, across our communities, we care about each other. We’re committed to building a community where support is always available and everyone has access to the care
they need to thrive. 

Behavioral health has long faced challenges — limited funding and increasing demand — but, together, we can turn challenges into opportunities. Through local funding, collaboration, and a shared commitment to one another, we’re making a difference.

In 2018, 61% of Larimer County voters chose to invest in behavioral health by passing a 20-year, 0.25% sales tax. That means that every time we spend $100, 25 cents goes directly toward strengthening behavioral health services in our community. The tax is in effect until Dec. 31, 2038, and would require renewal to continue our investment in the wellbeing of all who work, play and live here.

 

 

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Shall Larimer County taxes be increased $19,000,000 dollars annually (estimated first fiscal year dollar increase in 2019) and by whatever additional amount as may be raised annually thereafter, for a period of 20 years by the imposition of a .25% (25 cents on $100 dollars) sales and use tax with all revenue from such tax to be used in accordance with the Board of County Commissioners Resolution # 07242018R013 for the following Mental/Behavioral Health care purposes:

  • Provide preventative, early identification, intervention, support, and treatment services for youth, adults, families and senior citizens, either directly or indirectly, who are residents of Larimer County including Berthoud, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Johnstown, Loveland, Timnath, Wellington, Windsor and rural communities of Larimer County through in-person and other delivery methods, which may include tele-services, community based services and other service options and;
  • Acquire, construct, improve, maintain, lease, remodel, staff, equip, and operate new and/or existing mental/behavioral health facilities;

Further provided that an annual report shall be published and provided to the Board of County Commissioners on the designation or use of the revenues from the tax increase in the preceding calendar year consistent with its approved purposes.

Gross sales and use tax revenue generated annually since 2019

 

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

$17.3 million

$18 million

$21.7 million

$24.2 million

$23.4 million 

$23.7 million

$24.5 million*

2024-25 Larimer County Statistics 

*Unaudited total, as of March 2026

This second iteration of the Community Master Plan builds off the progress from the 2018 report, which identified priorities for behavioral health, with a new acute care facility being the most crucial missing need in Larimer County.

This report highlights the opportunity for cross-sector partnerships and collaboration to address the complex behavioral health needs across the continuum of care. We encourage you to share this plan with your networks and to build relationships to address the gaps in care identified in this report.

Community Master Plan 2.0: Executive Summary

Community Master Plan 2.0: Full Report

Plan maestro comunitario para la salud conductual: Resumen Ejecutivo

Plan maestro comunitario para la salud conductual

The Behavioral Health Services 2026-2030 Strategic Plan serves as our compass for the next five years, ensuring that our community remains a place where mental and behavioral health are prioritized. This plan is not just a document; it is a community-driven initiative grounded in the County’s Guiding Principles. 


How we approach our work:

PURPOSE

MISSION

VISION

VALUES

Our department exists because our community values behavioral health.
We aim to develop a sustainable and flexible behavioral health system through community investments and partnerships.
Larimer County is a community where people are empowered and supported in accessing a full range of behavioral health services that promote well-being for all.
Stewardship: We build trust through the responsible care of behavioral health services tax dollars.
 
Community: Our collective efforts lead to shared growth and success that can benefit every individual.
 
Partnership: We are better together and work to enhance cross-sector collaboration.