About Over the Rainbow Project in Denver

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Over The Rainbow Project is a Denver mental health nonprofit dedicated to advancing acceptance, wellness, and equality through comprehensive education, advocacy, and support services. As a BHA-licensed Denver behavioral health provider, we offer complete support for mental health and substance abuse recovery, including peer coaching, telehealth psychiatry, medication services, IOP and EOP programs, life-skills training, and job readiness programs throughout Colorado. We also provide our nationally recognized professional training curriculum for those who want to better serve diverse communities, plus Wizard of Paws—our unique dog daycare and vocational training program that helps people experiencing homelessness gain real employment skills in animal care and kennel management. Our trauma-informed, inclusive approach meets you where you are and supports your journey to stability, wellness, and community connection. 

Ready to take the next step? Call 720-580-2696 or book an appointment today.

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Inside OTRP

Over The Rainbow Project operates an educational and mentoring group inside the Department of Corrections, providing Denver community counseling services to incarcerated LGBTQ+ individuals.

Our LGBTQ+ Peer Mentors are trained and dedicated to giving back to their communities. Twice a year, they host an educational group that meets for four months where participants learn topics from LGBTQ+ history, living authentically, how to be an Ally, boundaries, communication and healthy habits to name a few.

Participants join in classwork as a group and meet one-on-one weekly with their Mentor to further expand their knowledge of these topics.

Upon completion, participants emerge with better coping skills and a deep understanding of their LGBTQ+ neighbors and themselves.

Graduates have shown marked improvement in overall behavior, lower rates of recidivism and relapse, and greater empathy towards others.

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Meet the Team

Ron Arner. LPC, LAC

Ron Arner. LPC, LAC

Clinical Supervisor

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Kate Bastedenbeck (CPFS, QBHA)

Kate Bastedenbeck (CPFS, QBHA)

Executive Director

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Michael Lindstrom (CPFS, QBHA)

Michael Lindstrom (CPFS, QBHA)

Program Manager

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Kelsey Nemechek (CPFS, QBHA)

Kelsey Nemechek (CPFS, QBHA)

Team Lead

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Tasha Holesinger

Tasha Holesinger

Peer Recovery Coach

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Virginia Schaible

Virginia Schaible

Administrative Assistant & Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant

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Over the Rainbow Project is a Colorado nonprofit offering complete support for mental health, substance abuse recovery, and life transformation in the Denver area. We're a BHA-licensed treatment center providing recovery coaching, telehealth psychiatry, medication services, IOP, and EOP programs. Our services include life-skills training, job readiness programs, and our nationally recognized professional training curriculum. We also run Wizard of Paws, a unique dog daycare and vocational training program that helps people experiencing homelessness gain employment skills in animal care and kennel management. Our trauma-informed, inclusive approach meets you where you are and supports your path to stability, wellness, and community connection. Call 720-580-2696 or book an appointment to start your transformation today.