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More Than Therapy for More Than 30 Years
Housing. Art classes. Trauma-informed yoga. Hot lunches. Education and employment support. Two pharmacies. Substance use recovery. WellPower has it all, in addition to the "traditional" outpatient mental health services we're known for.
But what do art classes and supportive housing have to do with mental health?
Short answer: everything.
Two of WellPower's programs - NextChapter and our Supportive Housing services - are currently being threatened by state and federal funding cuts, and we need your help to keep these crucial services going.
By making a gift of $200 or more in support of our Solutions to Homelessness initiative or our NextChapter program, you may qualify to receive the Colorado Homeless Contribution Tax Credit (HCTC) or Enterprise Zone (EZ) Tax Credit equal to 25% of your contribution.
Additionally, from now until the end of December, WellPower’s former president & CEO, Dr. Carl Clark, and an anonymous donor, are providing a $10,000 match for ALL donations, regardless of designation.
Meet Steph, NextChapter's Biggest Cheerleader
Steph has dealt with some serious issues in their life, from facing homelessness to experiencing the impact of long COVID. They’ve encountered obstacle after obstacle on their journey to healing, and through that, NextChapter has become a source of strength, community and refuge.
NextChapter is one of WellPower's psychiatric rehabilitation programs, and provides people we serve with support for their education and employment, learning and wellness opportunities, art classes, community spaces and so much more.
For many people who use NextChapter, it is a safe place to practice the tools and skills they learn in clinical spaces, such as therapy or psychiatry, alongside their peers and WellPower staff.
Steph is a huge advocate for the program, since it's helped them through some of the biggest challenges they've faced.
“I’m hungry for life,” Steph said. “I want to do all of the things I set out to do, but then my health and ailments have created some huge barriers in my way. NextChapter has been an amazing place for me to spread my wings and try different things, while also giving me the space and grace to feel all of my emotions in a safe space.”
For Steph and others like Tempestt, Kitty, Jahmon, Jesse and so many more, NextChapter is a haven of learning, growth, safety and expression – all fundamental parts of mental health and well-being.
Housing as a First Step
From a lack of food access, battling the elements, long lines and limited space in shelters and uncertainty about where to sleep every night, homelessness is a brutal, unforgiving experience that makes healing feel impossible.
That's why WellPower has operated housing programs for over 25 years – including 12 residential treatment houses, nine apartment buildings and support for 1,000+ households through voucher programs.
Our newest facility, Sheridan on 10th, opened in June 2025 and features 60 fully furnished apartments specifically designed using trauma-informed principles. Every architectural element supports healing: wide, well-lit hallways providing clear sightlines (reducing anxiety triggers), natural light and biophilic design elements proven to reduce stress, acoustic design minimizing triggering sounds, multiple exit routes in common areas, private nooks for self-regulation and pet-friendly spaces recognizing animals' therapeutic value.
Wrap-around services are integrated onsite: psychiatry, medical care, peer support, vocational services, substance use counseling and intensive outpatient programs.
We know it can be difficult to get well – to sustain a sense of personal dignity and belonging in the community – without the stability of a home. For that reason, part of WellPower's mission encompasses providing affordable, supported housing services.
Your support makes programs like these possible, and we need your help to continue breaking the cycle of homelessness in Denver.