Karis is the first place I have lived where I not only feel comfortable but do so while improving my mental and physical health. I feel seen by the staff and fellow residents. I have already made great friendships in the half a year that I have been here, and I know I will make more as I continue to stay and work on myself. – Karis Community Member
Hello
Healing is Possible Today.
Karis Community offers a community-oriented residential program for adults managing serious and persistent mental illness as well as co-occurring substance use disorders. The Empowerment Program prepares individuals to re-engage productively in the larger community, reduce hospitalizations, and live independently. Our mission is to provide a community where people heal together.
Karis is Turning 50!
For five decades, Karis has provided a community-oriented residential program for adults managing serious and persistent mental illness as well as co-occurring substance use disorders. That kind of longevity does not happen by accident. It happens because of steady leadership, deep community roots, and people who continue to show up with generosity and belief in our mission. We are incredibly fortunate to have such committed support.
We hope you will join us on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 6:30-9:30 pm, for our 50 Years of Hope & Healing spring fundraiser.
This joyous celebration takes place in The Leprino Family Atrium at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, an impressive, west-facing glass venue offering panoramic views of City Park, the Denver skyline, and the Rocky Mountain Front Range.
Tickets are just $50* and include:
- A delicious buffet dinner filled with your favorite comfort foods.
- Inspiring stories of hope and healing.
- Silent and mystery box auctions.
- A scavenger hunt with Karis trivia and a special prize.
- Access to the “Australia & South Pacific” and “Call of the Wild” diorama Wildlife Halls during the event
- Option to explore the full museum earlier in the day, before it closes at 5 pm.
- A scenic view of the mountains.
- A cash bar (drink tickets are available to sponsors).
- A meaningful paddle raiser supporting trauma-informed infrastructure upgrades.
*Purchase your ticket by March 16 before the price goes up to $75. All proceeds benefit our Empowerment Program.
Here's how you can support Karis!
Karis is the only therapeutic community of its kind in the region and one of only a few nationwide. Through the generous support of donors, we can offer our program for as low as $685 per month, making it an affordable option for many. The Empowerment Program provides individual check-ins, six weekly support group meetings, evening community meals, household supplies, utilities, onsite peer support, and mental health services. Private treatment centers comparable to Karis often cost upwards of $ 10,000 per month, resulting in inaccessibility for individuals with lower incomes. Without Karis, many Community Members would be stuck in cycles of instability, further perpetuating what often feels like unmanageable situations. Find out how you can support Karis by clicking on the images below.
