MDCC is a Denver-based nonprofit mental health organization. Our goal is to promote social equity through access and understanding

At Maria Droste Counseling Center, we provide accessible, community-centered, high-quality mental health counseling and clinical training. We serve those seeking healthier lives, regardless of ability to pay.

​Maria Droste Counseling Center seeks to be the leader in high-quality, sustainable, and innovative mental health programs and services for underserved populations.  In 2021 we served nearly 1,900 clients, virtually all from marginalized, underserved, and diverse communities.  In our 30 years serving the needs of Colorado communities, we have trained over 800 therapists to work specifically with these populations.  In 2022, we had our largest and most diverse class ever, preparing our providers to serve the ever-evolving populations of our state.  With your help, we continue to invest in the future of Colorado's mental health.  At Maria Droste, we believe that all people have a right to access mental healthcare, regardless of their identity, background, or ability to pay.


Maria Droste intends to cultivate a strong internal culture for all members: therapists, staff​,​ and board.  ~~These are the values we live by~~

Clarity Statement and Values:
Who are we? We are an organization of mental health professionals, learners, and volunteers embedded in our community.
Why do we exist? Mental health regardless of wealth; improving access to care.
How are we different? We are a unique, scalable model of practitioners who pay it forward. 
Where are we going? We are responding to evolving community needs with purposeful growth.

What are the values that guide our behavior?

Community:
Internally: We are committed to promoting a culture of belonging and embracing our differences.
Externally: We cultivate partnerships that are socially responsible and respect diversity in all its forms.

Learning:
Internally: We are passionate learners dedicated to self-awareness and continual growth. 
Externally: We help clients with personal growth to achieve a higher level of fulfillment. 

Service:
Internally: We make a difference by empowering one another with accountability and compassion.
Externally: We respect the dignity of those we serve by delivering accessible, quality care.

Maria Droste Counseling Center

Breakthrough helps people who have been incarcerated redefine their futures and embrace new possibilities.

We believe that humans are more than their past. That’s why we help individuals who have been incarcerated redefine their futures and embrace new possibilities.

We believe in the power of change. Through compassion, connection, and community, we rebuild people’s lives and ultimately help them reintegrate into society—all while challenging outdated perceptions to reform how our country defines criminal justice.

We believe in humans, and in our shared humanity. Because we know that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and challenged to rise above their past to break through to a better tomorrow.


Breakthrough

Ensuring #Rights4All by investigating violations, strengthening defenders, affected communities and civil society.

Fortify Rights works to ensure and defend human rights for all. We investigate human rights violations, engage stakeholders, and strengthen initiatives led by human rights defenders, affected communities, and civil society.

We believe in the influence of evidence-based research, the power of strategic truth-telling, and the importance of working in close collaboration with individuals, communities, and movements pushing for change.

Fortify Rights

LIDERAMOS is expanding, connecting, and enhancing the quality and impact of Latino leadership programs serving local leaders. 

LIDERAMOS’ vision is simple and powerful: to build a nation of Latino leaders. The way they do this is by expanding, connecting, and enhancing the quality and impact of Latino leadership programs in cities across the nation with the goal of developing a culturally aware, civically engaged community serving local leaders. LIDERAMOS has a strong curriculum and training program; hosts an Annual Leadership Symposium; provides a National Directory as a resource; provides Scholarship & Fellowship opportunities; as well as ongoing events and activities geared towards community building, mentorship, and knowledge sharing.

LIDERAMOS

CIRC is a statewide, non-profit organization led by our members that advocates for all immigrants in Colorado and the US.

The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) is a statewide, membership-based coalition of immigrant, faith, labor, youth, community, business and ally organizations founded in 2002 to improve the lives of immigrants and refugees by making Colorado a more welcoming, immigrant-friendly state. CIRC achieves this mission through non-partisan civic engagement, public education, and advocating for workable, fair and humane immigration policies.

CIRC believes in the inherent dignity and human rights of every person, regardless of immigration status. CIRC envisions a society in which all people are treated with dignity and respect and have equal access to fair and just work, housing, health care, education and the opportunity to live united with family members.

Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition

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