Mental Health Colorado -Mental Health Colorado is the state’s leading advocate in promoting mental wellness, ending shame and discrimination, and ensuring equitable access to mental health and substance use care. Mental Health Colorado is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and an affiliate of Mental Health America. 720.208.2220
United Way 2-1-1 - A statewide community resource connecting individuals and families to critical resources including food, shelter, rental assistance, childcare, and more. https://unitedwaydenver.org/2-1-1/
Jefferson County Rent/Utility/Security Deposit Assistance - Part of Jefferson Center for Mental Health's Navigation services - this document provides resources for rental, utility, security deposit assistance, and other needed services from various resouces in Jefferson County and some in the Denver area. 303-432-5130
Mean Street Ministry Resource Guide – A thorough Denver Metro resource bank with information for needs ranging from, housing and shelter, food and clothing banks, pregnancy, baby food & childcare, medical, dental, employment, and alcohol and substance abuse resources. 303-232-2500
Community Table – Arvada's area food bank offers programs in two essential areas: Hunger Relief and Self Sustainability.303-424-6685
The Trevor Project – Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQI+ youth through the TrevorLifeline. TrevorChat and TrevorText (text “TREVOR” to 202-304-1200).
Judi's House - Provides support groups for children and their families grieving the death of a loved one from any cause, including suicide. 720-941-0331
Colorado Black Health Collaborative (CBHC) – This organization is committed to improving the health and wellness in Colorado’s Black, African, and African-American communities through community events and programs, health resources, news and information, and works with a variety of partners throughout Colorado. 720-579-2126
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) – Provides financial assistance to eligible, low-income families who need child care benefits for children from birth to age 12 or children with additional care needs under the age of 19. 303-271-1388
Resources for Caregivers About Wearing Masks - A resource with information and guidance on how to encourage children to wear masks when necessary.
Helping Kids Cope with Anxieties Around Going Back to School - The coronavirus outbreak has caused major disruptions to daily life and children are feeling these changes deeply. While the return to school will be not only welcome but exciting for many students, others will be feeling anxious or frightened. Use these tips to help your children navigate some of the complicated emotions they may be facing with going back to school.
Mental Health & COVID-19 - Being a caregiver or a parent is stressful during normal times and increasingly so with the COVID-19 outbreak. It is important to take care of yourself so that you are better able to take care of the important people in your life. Use this resource for caregiver specific information.
Resources for Mental Health Professionals - This PDF holds various resources for Mental Health Professionals returning to school, both virtually and in-person.