Suicide Prevention Resources
The resources listed below were initially compiled by Heidi R. Lindeman, while she was a counseling graduate student at Regis University. Thanks to Heidi for sharing her research for us to include on the site. Over time, we have added resources that we become aware of, most recently with resources provided by Jeffco PTA. If you have one not listed, please share the information for our review.
If you are considering suicide and need support, please contact the 24/7 hotline numbers listed below. They are staffed and equipped to handle such needs. From the mother of a kid who left way too soon, please know that suicide is NOT the answer. Please reach out for help.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Or text TALK to 741741
Colorado Crisis Services: 1-844-493-8255
Or text TALK to 38255
http://coloradocrisisservices.org
jefferson center for mental health
303-425-0300
mental health center of denver
303-504-5600
Boulder Walk-in Crisis Services
3180 Airport Road
Boulder, CO 80301
Text Support for Suicide Prevention
If you text "Home" to 741741 when you are feeling depressed, sad, or going through any kind of emotional crisis, a crisis worker will text you back immediately and continue to text with you? Many people, especially younger ones, prefer text to talking on the phone. It's a free service to anyone-- teens, adults, etc.-- who live in the US. Depression is real, you are not alone.
Note: Response times for TEXT Support can be more than 15 minutes.
Below The Surface--Colorado Crisis Text Line
The Below the Surface text-line awareness campaign was created in 2017 in response to a wave of teen suicides in Colorado Springs. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Colorado Springs and the Design Rangers creative strategy firm designed this series of posters, cards, stickers and other materials in consultation with eight Pikes Peak area teens. The state was so impressed by the campaign’s success, uniqueness and authenticity that it decided to invest in leveraging the group’s foundational work on a statewide basis. Learn more at need2text.com and belowthesurfaceco.com
national transgender suicide hotline
1-877-565-8860
the trevor project
1-866-488-7386
Man Therapy website:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.
Out of the Darkness Walk
Second Wind Fund
720-962-0706
http://www.thesecondwindfund.org/
Serves students to the age of 18 in Jefferson and Boulder Counties in Colorado-only.
While other suicide prevention organizations offer broad suicide prevention education and awareness, Second Wind Fund offers actual treatment services to at-risk children and youth. Second Wind Fund has built an innovative program to match children and youth ages 19 and younger, who are at risk of suicide, with a licensed therapist in their local community.
Safe2Tell Colorado
1-877-542-7233 https://safe2tell.org/
Anonymously report anything that concerns or threatens you, your friends, your family or your community.
Or Download the App. Kids prefer the app.
colorado office of suicide prevention
303-692-2539
It’s Not Over Yet Community
A social media community where people who have been touched personally by suicide can come to speak out, share their stories, create community, fight stigma and find support. https://www.facebook.com/HopeIsRisingSOS/
You Matter, LLC
“You Matter, LLC was started with one simple goal, to prevent suicide. To remind people that they matter. They matter to their parents, they matter to their family, they matter to their children, they matter to their friends…they matter period. Our hope is that the message will become widespread and may even give a desperate person hope to live one more day, to seek help, to open up to their family and friends.”
https://www.facebook.com/pg/youmatterllc/about/?ref=page_internal
https://www.etsy.com/shop/youmatterllc
college planning guide for students with mental health disorders
Enrolling in college as a student with mental health disorders doesn’t need to be overwhelming or intimidating. This guide explains the resources and accommodations most school provide, and offers tips on how to access these mental health services.
https://www.intelligent.com/online-college-guide-for-students-with-mental-health-disorders/
What is Considered Sexual Assault? A Guide on Sexual Assault.
https://florinroebig.com/sexual-assault-guide/
mental health & wellness as a medical professional
An online guide to mental health, warning signs, and where to get help when you need it.
LGBTQ+ Young Adults and Teen Mental Health: How to Help Yourself and Your Friends
Coming of age is hard under practically all circumstances; coming of age and identifying as LGBTQ+ can be even more difficult, especially if the very people who are supposed to protect and love you judge you and treat you differently because of your orientation.
Mayo Clinic Teen Suicide Prevention PSA
Short PSA with excellent information about suicide among teens by teens.
Project Semicolon
“ ; your story is not over yet”
“Within the belief that suicide is generally preventable, the mission of Project Semicolon is to help reduce the incidents of suicide in the world through connected community and greater access to information and resources. We believe that suicide prevention is the collective responsibility of each and every person on the planet.”
Speaking of Suicide
“A site for suicidal individuals and their loved ones, survivors, mental health professionals, & the merely curious”
https://www.speakingofsuicide.com/
Rehab Spot: Support for Opioid addiction
https://www.rehabspot.com/Opioids
Reach Out: Ways to Help a Loved One at Risk of Suicide
National Public Radio, Rhitu Chatterjee, aired 4/20/2019.
indiana center for recovery
The World of Internet Addiction, Cyberbullying, and Suicides in 2021, Report in the relationships between these topics and increased suicide risk. https://treatmentindiana.com/a-mental-health-guide-to-social-media-and-cyber-addiction/
Addiction Center
National organization that assists in finding drug rehabilitation solutions.
https://www.addictioncenter.com/Addiction/Addiction-And-Suicide/
addiction group
Addiction treatments resources. https://www.addictiongroup.org/treatment/
Substance Abuse and Suicide Guide
DrugRehab.com is a web resource provided and funded by Advanced Recovery Systems.
Alcohol Rehab Guide
A Guide that helps people understand the connection between suicide and alcohol use.
https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/resources/dual-diagnosis/alcohol-and-suicide/
The link between alcohol abuse & Suicie
Building a foundation for recovery with integrity, transparency and compassion.
https://www.arkbh.com/alcohol/suicide/
Mental Health First Aid
http://mentalhealthfirstaid.org
Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. (Jeffco requires new employees to complete this course.)
QPR Institute
Question. Persuade. Refer. Our mission is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.
Single Mothers Grants
http://singlemothersgrants.org/
Helps financially disadvantaged families with finding assistance programs. The directory lists assistance programs that help with utility, energy, mortgage, rent, medication, education and medical bills.
Grants for Native American (Nationwide)
http://grantsfornativeamericans.org/
This website provides detailed information on native american grants that could help low income individuals and families [ two parent and single parent ] with grants and scholarships. Assistance is offered free of cost to eligible families who can offer sufficient documentation to prove financial hardship.
Free Grants for Women
This organization helps low income women find grants and financial assistance programs. These grants help
families with education, rent, housing, utility bills, mortgage, and medical bills.
Grants for Veterans--All 50 States
http://freegrantsforveterans.org/
The website provides comprehensive details on grants for veterans. These grants are given away for free, and they could help low income veterans with bills, mortgage, rent, housing, college, and medications.
Bullying prevention Guide
Guide with information about bullying statistics and prevention offered by for-profit law firm.
stlaw.com/child-safety/bullying-prevention/
All Treatment
For-profit treatment centers throughout the U.S. Here's a link to a map with all locations.
Southern California sunrise recovery Center
For-profit treatment centers in CA.
