Links

• Prescription Drug Discount Resources – the Center for Drug Control and Research offers a list of discount programs connected to local store pharmacies and miscellaneous resources
• Patient Assistance Program – Patient advocates that can help with applications or other paperwork
• HealthTap – Online doctor visits offered same-day, takes many insurances
• Circle Medical – Accessible and affordable doctors’ visits that can be online or in person. They take many insurances

Websites with search bars for optimizing your medication discount:

• Needy Meds – offer help identifying funding assistance for medications, free clinics, and health care options
• Medicine Assistance Tool

(PTSD

• National Center for PTSD (866) 948-7880 – Done by the veterans association but offers help with or without veteran status
• Moral Injury Resources – Offers books, videos, articles, and website resources
• SNAP Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. Offers resources and support
• RAINN (800) 656-4673 – (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) The site contains report locations for child survivors, recovery resources, and reporting options and support for adult survivors
• The Blue Bench – Hotline availability, groups and workshops, and many resources
• Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (303)-329-9922 – Hotline advocates are available 24/7. All information is confidential and a report of an assault is not necessary to receive services. Specified case management is available
• WINGS Foundation (888) 505-4325 – Therapist matching, group work, and consultation offered. In addition shelters, crisis lines, and advocacy programs are also available

Child Abuse

• CO4Kids– (844)-CO-4-KIDS (or 844-264-5437) Hotline available 24/7
• Families First Colorado – Prevention resources
• Child Abuse Prevention – Prevention resources
• Denver Children’s Advocacy Center – Prevention and assistance resources for children victimized by sexual abuse
• Ralston House – Arvada chapter of a child advocacy center

Emergency Contraception

• Planned Parenthood of the Rockies (800) 230-7526 – Reproductive and sexual health care
• Emergency contraception – Information about emergency contraception, where to get it, and when you need it
• Jefferson County Department of Health – Phone numbers for locations are listed at the bottom of every page but vary depending on which office is closest to you

Trauma-Informed Safe Spaces

• Trauma-Sensitive Yoga – Consistent practices with a certified group. Online practices are available.
• TIWL – (Trauma Informed Weight Lifting) Offers sessions that help treat PTSD and trauma or how to incorporate these principles into one’s own practice
• One Rule Improv – Offers trauma informed improv classes designed to help those who have experienced trauma, PTSD, or depression to practice different kinds of connection
• Trauma-Friendly Meditation – Virtual group or solo meditation that de-centers the intense focus often difficult to achieve for trauma survivors
• Jefferson Center Wellness Classes – Classes to promote healthy eating, stretching, self-care and more. Free for those with Medicaid

• • DBSA – In-person and online support group as well as support for friends and family
  • Anxiety and Depression Association of America – Provides group work, therapist matching, and specified resources
  • College Planning Guide – resource for college students with mental health concerns
  • Families for Depression Awareness – Offers resources for loved ones including webinars, workshops, and videos on how to be supportive in the healing process
  • AgeWise Colorado – Provides research and descriptions of many resources specific for older adults

        Please note, not all forms of death impact loved ones the same. There are some losses that are best served as specializations, rather than a general form of grief. Examples include suicide, SIDS, murder, the death of a child, and losing a partner to AIDS.

• Heartlight Center Grief support and education for adults. Offer programs, support groups, and a stress and self care series
• Judi’s House (720) 941-0331 Nationally recognized for services to children. Help with education for grieving children’s families, professional training, and support
• MADD Mothers Against Drunk Driving  (877) 623-3435 Trained victim advocates, guidance through the judicial process, civil attorney referrals, insurance advocates, memorial programs, and support groups
• Parents Without Partners (303) 430-4991 Support groups
• Society of Military Widows 
(303) 841-0651

Child Death

• • Angel Eyes (303) 320-7771 Sudden, unexpected loss of a toddler or infant. Has charity walks, community education, and support groups
  • Parents of Murdered Children Colorado Front Range Chapter (303) 232-6343 For Denver residents
  • The Compassionate Friends  Chapters in all 50 states, offers group therapy, online chat rooms and boards, and some online events (some of which must be paid for). Death of a child focused but really broad resources
  • String of Pearls: Support for families following a fatal prenatal diagnosis that will result in the death of their baby prior to or shortly after birth.
  • Grieving the Loss of A Child Grief organization for child death. Provides support groups, legal help, conferences, and coping strategies
  • Colorado Pregnancy and Newborn Loss  Professionally led groups for bereaved parents

Widow and Widower

• • Soaring Spirits International  Supplies widow COVID support, social groups, a blog for people to share support, and even pen pals
  • The Sisterhood of Widows Allows support, resources, and social groups
  • National Widowers’ Organization Offers support groups and resources for grief of a widower 
  • American Widow Project – Support and resources for military widows

Cancer

• • Cancer Care spouse and partner bereavement support group. Provides support groups, education workshops, financial assistance, and case management
  • American Cancer Society – Local resources for a fight with cancer including transportation or lodging, advocacy, and information on treatment decisions and palliative care

Hospice

• • Centura Health Hospice & Palliative Care (303) 561-5100 Support groups, information and referrals, retreats, and monthly education programs
  • Hospice Foundation of America – (800) 854–3402 – Education and information for the transition to hospice for the individual, family, and care givers
  • The Denver Hospice The people at the center are well connected to grief services throughout the Denver Metro area so they can be gatekeepers to other programs. They offer financial advising and education as well