Karis Community

Karis Community Karis Community is a community-model residential program serving individuals with serious and persistent mental illness since 1976.

Our mission mission is to provide a community where people heal together. Karis Community’s non-institutional, residential therapeutic community assists adults 21 years and older in making a gradual adjustment to independent living. Community members learn to make this adjustment by participating in our psycho-educational Empowerment Program. The Program improves the Community members’ quality of life by promoting their adjustment to mainstream participation in the greater community and avoiding future hospitalization. Being a part of the Karis means Community members learn to work with, share with, care about, and relate to others, so they gain real-life experience that equips them for integration into the mainstream of life. This learning process is achieved through a rigorously monitored program of activities, including weekly support groups and daily interaction and involvement with staff and other Community members. Community members learn to set and achieve specific personal goals, re-establish vocational, volunteer, or academic investment, and re-develop personal care habits. They are also enabled to develop interpersonal relationship skills and embrace awareness of their growing wellness. Karis Community serves 60-65 individuals per year, including current Community members and former Community members who attend monthly meetings of the follow-up Focus Group (where they can keep in touch with staff and each other and address any current issues).

One week until Colorado Gives Day! 💛Every early gift helps adults managing serious and persistent mental illness and co-...
12/02/2025

One week until Colorado Gives Day! 💛

Every early gift helps adults managing serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders find stability, connection, and community. ✨ You can give early today and help us build a place where people heal together. Donate at ColoradoGives.org/KarisCommunity

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11/04/2025

You don’t have to wait for Colorado Gives Day — you can start giving today! 🌟

Every gift helps adults managing serious and persistent mental illness as well as co-occurring substance use disorders find stability, connection, and hope at Karis Community. Click the link in our bio!

Together, we’re building a place where people heal side by side. 💛

10/28/2025

10/21/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day — a reminder that everyone deserves access to healing spaces and supportive communities...
10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day — a reminder that everyone deserves access to healing spaces and supportive communities.

At Karis Community, we empower adults managing serious and persistent mental illness as well as co-occurring substance use disorders to rebuild their lives in connection, safety, and hope.

Together, we can end stigma, expand understanding, and create a world where mental health support is available to all. 💚

At Karis, we see how small daily choices create lasting change for our Community Members. This is what community is all ...
09/05/2025

At Karis, we see how small daily choices create lasting change for our Community Members. This is what community is all about: supporting each other one step at a time. ❤️ hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag

At Karis Community, we believe that healing happens through connection, compassion, and support. Every day, we see the p...
05/01/2025

At Karis Community, we believe that healing happens through connection, compassion, and support. Every day, we see the power of community in helping individuals managing serious and persistent mental illness find hope, purpose, and belonging.
This month, we're joining the national movement to raise awareness, fight stigma, and honor the courage it takes to ask for help. Mental health is health — and everyone deserves the resources and support to thrive.

We are also celebrating 49 years of hope and healing with our annual spring fundraiser. This event celebrates Karis' birthday, which is on May 12, 1976. Join us at Punch Bowl Social Denver, Thursday, May 15, from 6-9 pm! Tickets will sell out, so hurry! Visit https://kariscommunity.org/49-years-of-hope-healing/ for more information.

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🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉 We’re celebrating 49 Years of Hope & Healing, and we’d love for you to join us!📍 Punch Bowl Social D...
04/02/2025

🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉

We’re celebrating 49 Years of Hope & Healing, and we’d love for you to join us!

📍 Punch Bowl Social Denver
📅 Thursday, May 15th
⏱️ 6:00 - 9:00 PM

All proceeds from this event will support Karis Community’s affordable transitional living program for adults managing serious and persistent mental illness, as well as co-occurring substance use disorders. Together, we can continue our vital work! ✨

Space is limited, so don’t wait! RSVP now for only $45 and get all the details: https://kariscommunity.org/49-years-of-hope-healing/

Let’s come together for a night of fun, connection, and making a difference!



https://kariscommunity.org/49-years-of-hope-healing/

49 Years of Hope & Healing Join us in celebrating 49 years of hope and healing at Karis Community’s Annual Spring Fundraiser! This special event is not just a fundraiser, but a joyous celebration of Karis’ birthday. It will take place on Thursday, May 15, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Punch Bowl Socia...

✨ Exciting News! ✨We are thrilled to share that our Executive Director, Annie Wharton, has been featured in the Inspirin...
01/02/2025

✨ Exciting News! ✨

We are thrilled to share that our Executive Director, Annie Wharton, has been featured in the Inspiring Stories series on VoyageDenver! In the article, Annie talks about her social work journey to nonprofit leadership and her passion for mental health awareness.

We are so grateful for the opportunity to share Annie’s story and VoyageDenver’s incredible platform that supports and celebrates those who make a difference in our community.

Check it out here: https://voyagedenver.com/interview/rising-stars-meet-annie-wharton-of-denver-co/ or visit the link in our bio.

Address

1361 Detroit Street
Denver, CO
80206

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13033555546

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