We help Colorado communities build their own paths to better health.

Since 1993, we’ve used our administrative resources, relationships, and knowledge of the public health system to help communities lead the way to better health outcomes.

We Are a Starting Point for Stronger, Community-driven Public Health in Colorado.

We believe the best paths to better health are led by communities. But too often, public health efforts are held back by limited funding, administrative hurdles, complex systems, and lack of coordination.

Trailhead was founded more than 30 years ago to help overcome these barriers. Together, we work with community-based partners, public health agencies, universities, and funders to help navigate challenges and move community-driven solutions forward across Colorado.

Who We Work With

As a nonprofit public health institute, we bring partners together across the public health system to improve coordination and support for community-driven approaches that help Coloradans live healthier lives.

Community Partners
who are addressing local health priorities as part of an organization, collaborative, or on their own.
Academic Institutions
involved in public health research projects that require community engagement support.
Philanthropic Leaders
who share our commitment to building a healthier Colorado with communities leading the way.
Governmental Agencies
seeking funding administration, program management, or support working with communities.
Public Health Organizations
that are implementing community-driven programs and strengthening the state’s public health infrastructure.

Together, We Improve Public Health By

Building Capacity

for community-based partners to lead solutions to local health challenges.

Leading Programs

that address local health priorities and the needs of the public health workforce.

Directing Resources

where they’re needed most on behalf of governmental agencies and academic institutions.

We Build Capacity for Local Solutions

We provide individuals, organizations, and collaboratives with the administrative support and operational infrastructure they need to focus on their mission and help their communities thrive.

Through fiscal sponsorship and administrative partnership, we manage finances, HR, and compliance requirements, and provide access to 501(c)(3) status making it easier to launch, grow, and sustain your work.

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Public Health AmeriCorps member Emily Evans sits with fellow program members at a meeting at the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment

We Lead
Public Health Programs
That Improve Health in Colorado

We make Colorado’s public health system stronger through programs that fill workforce gaps and address unmet community health needs across the state.​

Public Health AmeriCorps member Emily Evans sits with fellow program members at a meeting at the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment
Charitable foundation giving their help in a New York City neighborhood, collecting food and clothes.

We Direct Resources
Where They’re Needed Most

Large institutions often struggle to get funding and resources to communities quickly.​

We help state agencies and universities partner effectively with communities so resources reach those who need them most and public health solutions succeed.

Your Support Makes Community-Led Public Health Possible

Every donation we receive helps us invest time, energy, and resources in the people and places who need them most and ensure that community leaders have the support they need to drive lasting change.

Who We Are

We are passionate public health advocates who share a commitment to collaboration, justice, and using our skills and resources to help communities lead solutions to better health.

We offer expertise in fiscal sponsorship and nonprofit administration, facilitation and community engagement, program management, and specialized subject matter knowledge on public health issues that impact Coloradans.