Links
Links
General
- NAMI (303) 321-3104 – State-based.
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: DBSA – Community-based, offer support groups to both people with the disorder and family members.
- Mental Health America: MHA – Community-based non-profit.
- SAMHSA – National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) – This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information
- Care for Your Mind – The aim is to provide substitutional resources and groups if therapy is not in your price range.
Medication
- JeffcoActionCenter (303) 237-7704
- Prescription Drug Discount Resources – A list of store pharmacies and miscellaneous resources.
Websites with search bars for optimizing your medication discount:
Trauma
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
- RAINN 1-800-656-4673 – (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– 1-844-CO-4-KIDS (or 1-844-264-5437) 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 1-800-230-7526 – 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-based yoga
- Trauma-Sensitive Yoga – Consistent practices with a certified group. Online practices are available.
Depression
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- 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
Grief
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 1-877-623-3435 Trained victim advocates, guidance through the judicial process, civil attorney referrals, insurance advocates, memorial programs, and support groups
- PFLAG AIDS family support group
- Parents Without Partners 303.430-4991 Support groups
- Society of Military Widows 303.841-0651
Child Death
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- 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
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- 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
- Grief Allows support for loss of a spouse or partner, gender inclusive, blogs and resources
Cancer
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- Cancer Care spouse and partner bereavement support group. Provides support groups, education workshops, financial assistance, and case management
Hospice
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- Centura Health Hospice & Palliative Care 303.561-5100 Support groups, information and referrals, retreats, and monthly education programs
- 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
LGBTQ+
- Alliance Youth Seen – Offers counselors, support groups, and education as well as resources for family members
- Denver Element – A listing of resources
- Fenway Health – Provides information, referrals, and support regarding issues like coming out, HIV/AIDS, safer sex and relationships, and support locating LGBT groups and services
- Planned Parenthood
- GLAAD – Publications, resources for AIDS, transgender, and opportunities to protest and encourage accountability
- The Trevor Project – Chat groups, support groups, and suicide hotline (1-866-488-7386)
- Rainbow Alley – Youth events and activities, health services, counseling, and support groups
- The Center – Legal advice, transgender resources, health services
- One Colorado Gender and Sexuality Alliance Network
- Denver Pride & Denver PrideFest – Pride events
- Colorado Support Project – Lists SOGIE specific organizations
Sexual Orientation
- The Asexual Visibility and Education Network – Resources and support groups as well as forums for asexual individuals
- COAVP – Blog covering safety tips and online dating safety
- GLBT National Help Center 888-843-4564 – Hotlines, youth and senior talk lines, and resources
Gender and Gender Expression
- The International Foundation for Gender Education – Gender education resources
- Transgender Center of the Rockies – Services for the trans community
- MyTransHealth– For help finding safe providers in your area
- Transgender Map – Social, legal, and medical advice for transgender individuals
- Trans-Cendence International – Virtual support groups online for anyone under the transgender umbrella as well as significant others, family, friends, and allies (SOFFAs). It usually starts with a combined meeting of Trans and SOFFAs and then splits off. To participate, you would need to pre-register for a meeting
- TransGender Partners – Offers an extensive resources for SOFFAs
- LGBT Services Planned Parenthood – Hormone therapy and clinic finder. *transgender health care provided at this location
- One Colorado – Health resources, legal services, immigration resources
- Gender Spectrum – Resources, online groups, and online consulting
- Gender Diversity – Conferences, support groups, resources
- TransFamilies – Communication groups, support resources, families’ frequently asked questions
- Susan’s Place – TEDTalks, articles, and news resources
- Trans Faith Resources resources regarding Christianity and Gender
Medical resources
- iAmClinic – Counseling for individuals and partners, sexual abuse survivors, and religious loved ones. Workshops are also offered
- Denver Health
- Denver Healthcare Guild
- LGBTQ Health Services – Telehealth and in-person appointments, transgender resources
- Plume – Hormone therapy resources
- WPATH – Transgender health advocates, provider search, scholarships, legal resources
- Planned Parenthood
Legal resources
- Lambda Legal – Rights resources, public policy information, passport work, and legal counseling
- TLDEF – Legal and educational resources
- Intersex Society of North America – Library of resources and legal advice
- National Center for Trans Equality
- Transgender Center of the Rockies – Documentation legal therapy, voice therapy, support resources
Bipolar
- Bipolar Disorder Support – Support groups both in-person and online, therapist matching, specified resources, and groups for family and friends
- Bipolar Disorder – Specified resources based on age and online groups
- ISBD – General Resources
Anxiety
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America – Offers group work, both in-person and online, community resources, and aid based on age. Resources for family and friends offered also
- Living With Anxiety – Relaxation exercises, sleep help, and other anxiety-related articles
- Anxiety Help & Support – Constantly updates articles related to living with anxiety
- Anxiety and Addiction – Mental health resources
- Anxiety Chat Room – Anxiety support forum
Suicide
- 988 Hotline (Formerly National Suicide Hotline) 988- phone or text
- Colorado Crisis Services 1-844-493-8255 – Call or text (“TALK” to 38255) to speak with a representative 24/7
- SAVE: Suicide Prevention, Information, and Awareness – In collaboration with Exempla Lutheran
- The Trevor Project – Chat groups, support groups, and suicide hotline (1-866-488-7386)
Resources for those who have lost someone through suicide:
- Heartbeat – Support groups.
- Survivors of Suicide – Support groups.
- After A Suicide Loss – Resources
- Jason Foundation – Resources for parents who have lost children to suicide