Colorado Resources

Please note that these resources are not an appropriate substitute for emergency mental health treatment. If you are experiencing thoughts of harming yourself or others, please go to your nearest emergency room or crisis response center.

Crisis Prevention

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call 1-800-273-TALK to be connected to a trained crisis counselor. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s website also contains resources for suicide prevention and mental health.


Crisis Text Line

Text “CONNECT” to 741-741 to be connected to a trained crisis counselor. Crisis Text Line’s website also contains resources for depression, anxiety, coronavirus, election stress, and more.

Trevor Project

Call 1-866-488-7386 to be connected to a crisis counselor trained in serving the LGBTQ+ community. Trevor Project’s website also contains resources specific to mental health for LGBTQ+ youth.

Colorado Crisis Services

Colorado Crisis Services provides free, confidential and immediate support from trained professionals and peer specialists, available 24/7/365 by calling 844-493-TALK (8255), or texting TALK to 38255. Colorado residents can also seek services in-person at our walk-in centers, regardless of ability to pay. If you don’t know where to begin getting help with a mental health, substance use or emotional concern—for you, or for someone you know—start here.

211 Colorado

211 is a confidential and multilingual service connecting people to vital resources across the state. No matter where you live in Colorado, you can find information about resources in your local community.

Child Abuse Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline Available 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year. Call 1(844) CO-4-KIDS (1(844) 264-5437) , se habla español

Substance Use

 

La Raza Behavioral Health Clinic

A specialized clinic providing culturally and linguistically responsive English and Spanish outpatient substance use services to underserved and uninsured populations. Walk in to 3131 W. 14th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204, call (303) 458-5851 Se habla español

The Phoenix

Offers a free sober active community to individuals who have suffered from a substance use disorder and to those who choose a sober life. Using a peer support model, The Phoenix helps members heal and rebuild their lives while also striving to eliminate stigma around recovery. Call (720) 440-9175

Young People in Recovery (YPR)

Provides life skills and peer supports that young people need to thrive and be successful in long-term recovery from addiction to drugs and alcohol. Call (720) 600-4977

SAMHSA Treatment Finder

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s Treatment Finder can help you find a licensed treatment center or substance use treatment professional near you.


National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism - Treatment Navigator

The NIAAA Treatment Navigator is a free resource about the alcohol abuse treatment process, including what to expect and where to find treatment for alcohol abuse.

Colorado Access Behavioral Care

A behavioral health organization that manages substance abuse services to Medicaid-eligible individuals in Denver County.