THE DIFFERENCE IS BY DESIGN
Paragon is a beautiful disruption in the mental health system. We break down barriers and meet people exactly where they are.
Our model is intentionally designed to break down the barriers that prevent true, lasting wellness. Instead of forcing communities to conform to a rigid, centralized system, we built our entire operational structure around a single, core belief: that true care must be as flexible, integrated, and accessible as the people we serve. This foundational approach allows us to deliver a seamless continuum of care that is proactive, scalable, and impossible for traditional providers to replicate.
DISTRIBUTED CARE
Breaking Geographic Barriers
We embed staff across 25 counties to remove access limitations and meet communities exactly where they are.
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›INTEGRATED TEAMS
Collaborative Treatment Approach
Our multidisciplinary teams ensure seamless support through shared treatment plans and warm handoffs between providers.
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›COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Building a Care Network
We collaborate with local organizations to create a unified, comprehensive approach to community mental health across Colorado.
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Impact
THE PARAGON STORY: OUR PURPOSE AND VISION
At Paragon, we recognize that the traditional mental health system often leaves individuals feeling lost and unsupported. Our mission is to create a compassionate, accessible alternative that prioritizes community needs and fosters genuine connections.
Our People
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Camille Harding
CEO & Founder
As CEO, Camille Harding leads with a can-do attitude fueled by family, bluegrass, and the superpower to write a grant proposal while reading a children's book.
Samantha Archuleta
Chief Clinical Director
As Chief Clinical Director, Samantha Archuleta guides her team with kindness and authenticity, fueled by smothered breakfast burritos, a love for her dog Duke, and a secret superpower she's not allowed to reveal.
Andrew Gabor
Director of Quality & Outcomes
As Director of Quality and Outcomes, Andrew Gabor applies the perseverance and camaraderie learned from backpacking and hosting an 80-episode Dungeons & Dragons podcast to his 20-year mission of improving mental health in Colorado.
Kylie Dole
Chief Financial Officer
When she isn't recharging in the sun or walking her dogs, Chief Financial Officer Kylie Dole uses her whip-smart superpower to save programs from overspending and sneak in extra funds for staff celebrations.
Shirley Vortherms, PsyD, LPC
Director of Child & Family Programs
As Director of Child and Family Programs, Shirley Vortherms uses her superpower of empathy to provide support that is as warm and comforting as a good apple pie.
Matthew Marchand
Community Outreach & Engagement Director
As the Community Outreach and Engagement Director, Matthew Marchand connects with people across Colorado with an adventurous spirit, a love for Texas BBQ, and an approach to life that can be summed up in two words: Grateful (Dead).
Lisa Traudt
Director of Community-Based Clinical Programming
As the Director of Community Based Clinical Programming, Lisa Traudt draws on deep wells of faith and the family-building spirit she is most proud of to lead with the courageous belief that there is always a way forward.
Camille Harding
CEO & Founder
As CEO, Camille Harding leads with a can-do attitude fueled by family, bluegrass, and the superpower to write a grant proposal while reading a children's book.
Camille Harding
CEO & Founder
As CEO, Camille Harding leads with a can-do attitude fueled by family, bluegrass, and the superpower to write a grant proposal while reading a children's book.
50+
Dedicated professionals across Colorado
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