Mental Health Articles and Recovery Tips
Local Resources
Clear Creek County Government   
Colorado Association for School-Based Health Care    Information on school health services that improve health status, optimize academic achievement, and enhance well-being.
Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council   Statewide network of community behavioral healthcare providers
Colorado Coalition for the Mecically Underserved   CCMU develops and advocates for public policies that provide access to affordable, timely, and quality health care for everyone in Colorado.
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Finance   Improving access to cost-effective, quality health care services for Coloradans
Colorado Division of Behavioral Health   Administers non-Medicaid community mental health services and provides information about Colorado's public mental health system
Developmental Disabilities Resource Center   Provides opportunities for people with developmental disabilities & their families.
Empower Colorado Parent Support Group   (866) 213-4631 Parents offering wisdom, encouragement and resources
F.I.T. Coalition    Enhances and promotes supportive services to Jefferson County families with children, prenatal to age three.
Families First   Provides services which strengthen families, empower parents, nurture children, and end the cycle of child abuse and neglect.
Family Advocacy Toolkit   Whether you are a parent, family advocate, or systems professional you will find valuable information in this Toolkit regarding youth in the juvenile justice system experiencing mental health as well as co-occurring mental health and substance use issues. This Toolkit will acquaint you with multiple systems, and give you community resources and best practice information for Colorado.
Family to Family Education Program (NAMI)   (303) 321-3104 The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses.
Family Tree   Provides a broad range of services and shelter to families and youth of metro Denver to overcome child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness.
Federation of Families   (303) 572-0302 Family driven support services, including advocacy and other non-traditional services,
Gilpin County Government   
Jefferson County Government   
Lakewood Housing Authority   The Lakewood Housing Authority provides opportunities for affordable, decent, and safe living for those with low and moderate incomes.
Legal Center for People with Disabilities   (303) 722-0300 Colorado's Protection and Advocacy System
Mental Health America of Colorado   Our programs educate people about mental health conditions, provide outreach to people in need and advocate for improved health care in our state.
Mental Health Ombudsman Program of Colorado (MHOPC)   1-877-317-9900 Serves residents enrolled in and receiving mental health services through Medicaid managed care
NAMI Colorado   (303) 321-3204 Support, education and advocacy
NAMI Jefferson County   (303) 465-4079 rovide emotional support and education to individuals who have a mental illness and their families
Senior Source   A resource for living and aging well
Seniors' Resource Center   Provides services, information, education & leadership to assist seniors.
Support Groups   A directory of mental health support groups
The Second Wind Fund   The mission of the Second Wind Fund, Inc. is to decrease the incidence of teen suicide by removing financial and social barriers to treatment for at-risk youth.
United Way's 2-1-1 Helpline   A free, multilingual service that is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week and refers callers to non-emergency health and human services

Search for Senior Resources

Local Resources   National Resources   Trauma Resources