Offices of neighborhood safety have been established across the U.S. to house community-based violence prevention and mental health programs outside of the criminal justice system.
The former head of the Telluride Foundation is working to finance the construction of houses in Norwood, Ouray and Ridgway that are financially in reach for some area workers.
Smaller communities across the state are beginning to see success with programs that have clinicians join law enforcement on mental and behavioral health-related calls.