Cultural Brokers Advocates

A nonprofit organization

$556 raised by 3 donors

22% complete

$2,500 Goal

CBA operates as a trusted connector in the Denver metro area, partnering with schools, providers, and community organizations. Its core programs, including the Connect, Advocate, and Educate.  We have culturally tailored workshops, bridge participants to essential services while honoring their identities and lived experiences. Through a bidirectional referral system and community-embedded approach, CBA ensures care remains person-centered, culturally relevant, and accessible. 

Connect: Is CBA’s entry point for participant support, initiated through referrals from trusted partners. CBA responds within 24 hours to assess urgent needs—such as mental health, housing, food, or employment—and links individuals to culturally aligned providers. By first addressing social determinants of health, CBA builds trust and creates a foundation for long-term engagement. Services are offered virtually, in person, or in community spaces, empowering participants to begin their wellness journey when ready.

Advocate: Is the final step in CBA’s service model, empowering participants and partners through ongoing education. Weekly workshops like Dad’s Life, Cultural Cooking, and Cultural Competence build resilience, cultural awareness, and community connection. These sessions address evolving needs by teaching practical skills for healthy living and personal growth. Dad’s Life supports and uplifts fathers, while Cultural Competence fosters humility and challenges bias. By closing the loop with education, CBA ensures participants leave equipped to thrive and contribute meaningfully to their communities. The Advocate Program offers personalized case management for individuals who’ve engaged with CBA through the Connect Program. We provide short-term emotional and behavioral support via one-on-one or group sessions, especially when culturally relevant therapy is delayed or unavailable. Through our bidirectional referral model, participants can return to CBA if external services don’t meet their cultural needs. This ensures continuous, culturally aligned care and helps refine our partnerships based on client feedback.

-Racial Trauma Counseling Available for BVSD Students

Cultural Brokers Advocates (CBA) is proud to partner with Boulder Valley School District to offer racial trauma counseling for students in need. These services are designed to support students navigating experiences of racial stress and identity-related challenges in a safe, culturally responsive environment.

If you or someone you know is a BVSD student and would benefit from these services, please contact Katie Mcgee (katie.mcgee@bvsd.org) for details on how to connect with CBA.

Together, we’re building a more inclusive and supportive school community.

Educate: Is the final step in CBA’s service model, empowering participants and partners through ongoing education. Weekly workshops like Dad’s Life, Cultural Cooking, and Cultural Competence build resilience, cultural awareness, and community connection. These sessions address evolving needs by teaching practical skills for healthy living and personal growth. Dad’s Life supports and uplifts fathers, while Cultural Competence fosters humility and challenges bias. By closing the loop with education, CBA ensures participants leave equipped to thrive and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

-Culture Matters Workshop

Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop designed to deepen understanding of cultural relevance in service delivery. This session will explore how identity, lived experience, and cultural context shape the way individuals' access and respond to support. Participants will gain practical tools to enhance cultural responsiveness and equity in their work.

Who should attend: Educators, service providers, community leaders, and anyone committed to inclusive practices.

Great for your team or staff for more details email ajohnson@cbacolorado.org

-Dad’s Life

Cultural Brokers Advocates (CBA) is excited to announce the relaunch of the Dad’s Life Program, a culturally responsive support group designed to empower fathers through community, mentorship, and personal growth.

If you’re interested in joining or learning more, please email ajohnson@cbacolorado.org for details about meeting times and location.

Please note: Services are currently offered in English only. We are actively working to provide Spanish-language support in the future.

Let’s build stronger families—together.



Mission

Vision Statement

To continually seek to provide culturally relevant representation, to be an emotional safety net in connection to services, and resources for the community. Because everyone should feel comfortable reaching out to and have access to services and resources.

Mission Statement

We do this by filling in the gaps of critically needed services, on demand in behavioral health services, navigation support, resiliency training with culturally relevant representation for the Metro area.

Primary Goal

Build necessary infrastructure to provide comprehensive, culturally relevant services. Establish the structure of the organization

Background Statement

Cultural Brokers Advocates (CBA) was founded in January 2024 by Anthony Johnson, whose earlier work leading a crisis counselor program in Boulder and Broomfield counties revealed deep disparities in mental health access for underrepresented communities. This experience highlighted the urgent need for culturally responsive care and inspired the creation of CBA. Since its founding, CBA has evolved from a grassroots effort into a formal nonprofit organization focused on dismantling the systemic barriers that prevent marginalized populations – particularly those impacted by language barriers, cultural stigma, and socioeconomic challenges – from accessing essential mental and behavioral health services.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Cultural Brokers Advocates

Year Established

2024

Tax id (EIN)

99-1361646

Category

Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, Human Services, Community Improvement & Capacity Building

Organization Size

Small Organization

Address

10243 ROBB ST
WESTMINSTER, CO 80021

Service areas

Denver, CO, US

Broomfield, CO, US

Boulder County, CO, US

Adams County, CO, US

Jefferson County, CO, US