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Are you currently experiencing a mental health crisis?

If you are currently having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health crisis, call 911 now.

 

Life is hard. We all have hurdles in our life that occasionally feel like they knock the wind from our sails. Sometimes, we need help to overcome those hurdles.

Take a deep breath.

You are not alone.

We are here to help.

 

We are here to provide a few local mental health resources to help you get back on course. Take a look below. Not sure where to start? Try our Mental Health Resources quiz, or call our Co-Responder Unit at (970) 498-5139.

 

Mental Health Resources

  1. Navigating a Mental Health Crisis

    This guide provides important information for people experiencing mental health crises and their loved ones. It outlines what can contribute to a crisis, warning signs that a crisis is emerging, strategies to help de-escalate a crisis, available resources and so much more.

  2. Longview Behavioral Health Services

    Longview Behavioral Health offers several crisis services, including...

    • Behavioral Health Urgent Care: Available 24/7
    • Care Coordination
    • Substance Use Treatment with Medications
    • Withdrawal Management
    • Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)
    • Onsite pharmacy and lab

  3. SummitStone

    SummitStone offers services for depression and anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, coping with trauma, and addiction and substance abuse disorder, amongst others.

  4. Suicide Hotline

    Are you having thoughts of hurting yourself? Reach out to someone for help by dialing 911 or calling/texting 988.

  5. Health Info Source

    Your source for mental health and substance use resources and information for Larimer County, Colorado.

  6. Information on involuntary mental health treatment (M4).

    Click here to learn more about court-ordered, involuntary mental health evaluation.

  7. Colorado Crisis Services

    Call Colorado Crisis Services for support & counseling for yourself or a loved one.

  8. Extreme Risk Protection Orders

    Click here for information regarding Extreme Risk Protection Orders (sometimes referred to as a red flag law)

  9. Alliance for Suicide Prevention

    We strive towards that goal by building an understanding about mental health issues, providing support to those who have lost a loved one, and working together to build a community of peers who can reach out to their families, coworkers, and neighbors when they are in need.

  10. Connections

    If you or someone you care about is struggling with mental health or substance use concerns, Connections can help. Connections is a unique program that empowers and supports community members as they navigate the network of behavioral health services in Larimer County.

  11. Weld County Services

    If you live in Weld County, please see the Weld County website for services available.

  12. Fort Collins Police Services

    If you live in the city limits of Fort Collins, please see the Fort Collins Police Services webpage. If you are unsure, you can contact the LCSO non-emergency Dispatch at (970) 416-1985.

  13. Weld County Services

    If you live in Weld County, please see the Weld County website for services available.

Services for Youth and Families

  1. I Matter Colorado

    The I Matter program can connect you with a therapist for up to 6 free virtual counseling sessions (some in-person appointments available, too) that are completely confidential. Talking with someone can make you feel better.

  2. Mental Health Resources for Families

    Children's Hospital Colorado has a webpage with several resources throughout the state for families in need of mental health resources.

  3. CAYAC

    The Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Connections (CAYAC) team offers a unique program that empowers and supports families in navigating the network of behavioral health services available to youth in Larimer County.

  4. The Center for Family Outreach

    The Center for Family Outreach is a local nonprofit that works to provide education, prevention and early intervention programming for students and families. ​Their goal is to help students and families establish and sustain long-term, positive practices.

  5. Larimer County Youth Services Map

    Map of mental health and substance use services for youth, their families, and young adults in Larimer County.

  6. Turning Point

    Helping youth, families, and adults in Larimer and Weld Counties with behavioral health, mental health and substance use.

  7. Imagine

    IMAGINE by Northpoint is a PHP and IOP program for teens in Northern Colorado to help them stabilize after hospitalization or just to help enhance coping skills for stress management as well as providing psychiatry services.

  8. The Trevor Project

    The leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ young people.

  9. Safe2Tell

    Anonymously report anything that concerns or threatens you, your friends, your family, or your community. They take your reports any time, any day. You have the power to make a difference.

Alcohol and Substance Use

  1. NorthPoint Colorado

    Individual drug and alcohol addiction and treatment in Northern Colorado.

  2. CO-SLAW

    CO-SLAW is a network of clinics that offer medication assisted treatment (MAT) and counseling services. Click here to learn more.

  3. Connect Effect

    Click here to learn more about how to protect youth from illegal substances.

  4. Alcoholics Anonymous

    A.A.'s program of recovery is built on the simple foundation of one alcoholic sharing with another. If your drinking is out of control, A.A. can help.

  5. Al-Anon

    Al-anon is a group for people who are worried about someone with a drinking problem.

  6. Addictions.com

    Addictions.com helps you find the best alcohol and drug rehab centers in the Northern Colorado area.

  7. Lighthouse Sober Living

    Lighthouse is a faith-based sober living program located in Fort Collins.

  8. Narcotics.com

    Narcotics.com provides free-to-use resources, patient support, and local Narcotics Anonymous meetups.

Services for First Responders

  1. Foundation 1023
    Foundation 1023 is committed to supporting the emotional and mental wellness of First Responders and their support network who are experiencing illness, loss, or stressful life events

  2. 911 Overwatch

    First responder trauma counselors

  3. Responding to Relationships

    Relationship retreats designed to serve those bravely serving others. Retreat series are customized for all emergency response fields and military personnel (Active duty Military, Veterans, Guard, and Reserves welcome)

  4. Health4Heroes

    A health and wellness community for northern Colorado's military, veterans, and first responders

  5. Help for Heroes

    Help for Heroes provides treatment and therapy specifically geared for people who routinely face trauma, physical and mental stress, and life-threatening situations.

  6. Boulder Crest Foundation

    Boulder Crest is the home of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG). They offer life-changing programs free of charge to members of the military, veterans, and first responder communities, and their families.

Resources for Veterans

  1. Veteran's Services

    Click here if you are looking for veteran's services in Larimer County.

  2. Northern Colorado Veteran Resource Center

    We are a central hub for Veterans and their families to obtain the resources, benefits, and education they deserve.

  3. Colorado Veterans Project

    They offer a large network of resources and connections in the Veteran and Military community.

  4. Responding to Relationships

    Relationship retreats designed to serve those bravely serving others. Retreat series are customized for all emergency response fields and military personnel (Active duty Military, Veterans, Guard, and Reserves welcome)

  5. Health4Heroes

    A health and wellness community for northern Colorado's military, veterans, and first responders

  6. Help for Heroes

    Help for Heroes provides treatment and therapy specifically geared for people who routinely face trauma, physical and mental stress, and life-threatening situations.

  7. Boulder Crest Foundation

    Boulder Crest is the home of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG). They offer life-changing programs free of charge to members of the military, veterans, and first responder communities, and their families.

Resources for Alzheimer's, Dementia, and TBI

  1. Larimer County Office on Aging

    The Larimer County Office on Aging serves adults 60+, adults living with a disability, and caregivers.

  2. Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado

    Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado works to provide support, connections, and available resources that survivors and their support network need.

  3. Colorado Resources for Brain Injuries

    Click here to find more local resources for brain injuries.

  4. Dementia Together

    Dementia Together is a nonprofit organization with a mission: No one has to walk the dementia journey alone.