VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Eastern Colorado Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (EC-GRECC)


10 September 2020 - This guide was developed by the Denver-based Voices for Veterans Mental Health Council and the Mental Health Service of the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System. We hope you find this guide useful! The guide includes phone numbers for all 12 VA clinics, answers to what to do in the event of a mental health crisis, information for those new to our region, resources for Veterans experiencing or at risk homelessness and much more.
Download Veterans’ Guide to Mental Health Services at VA Eastern CO Health Care System

3 September 2020 - Watch this 53 minute video of Dr. Marian (Emmy) Betz present at the first CU Geriatric Grand Rounds of the year. Dr. Betz covers a lot of ground in a short time with useful information for families, caregivers and clinicians. Watch: Firearms and Dementia.
Veteran Community Partnership - Colorado Chapter
The Colorado Veteran Community Partnership was established in July 2017.
Mission – Improve quality of care for Veterans and their families through committed partnerships focused on improving VA-community connections for Colorado Veterans.
Contact: Courtney Bauers, LCSW, courtney.bauers@va.gov; Khristie Barker, khristie.barker@va.gov
The Colorado Veteran Community Partnership works closely with community partners. Joining Community Forces is an excellent source for Colorado resources, upcoming events and networking. Learn more at: http://coloradojcf.org/
Explore Eastern Colorado GRECC Education
The Eastern Colorado GRECC focuses its training efforts on translating existing and new geriatrics knowledge and skills into clinical practice at the local, regional and national levels. These efforts build on the substantial geriatrics educational and training activities at the Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC and leverage important resources from the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
Opportunities include:
Veteran Community Partnership (VCP)
Access to Care Rounds
Geriatric Medicine Grand Rounds
Associated Health Training Program