Crisis Resources
If you need help right away, these resources are available day or night.
In the event of any mental health emergency, call 911.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255
Colorado Crisis Services 1-844-493-TALK (8255)
School Supports
Our schools have mental health resources available to students and their family. All schools have in-house counselors and our district provides mental health teams and crisis intervention.
We encourage you to contact school counselors regarding any diagnosis, disability or challenge that might impact your student's learning.
Counselors are student advocates and can offer ideas and resources to help your child meet their learning needs. School counselors can also offer referrals to community resources that might benefit your student.
It is critical for counselors to know when a student has been hospitalized with a physical or mental health issue. Many times, transitioning back to school from a hospital stay can be extremely stressful for students. We want to make sure that we provide a plan of support to include catching up on missed work, handling social situations with friends and addressing whatever individual needs a student may have. It is of high importance to us that students feel safe, supported and engaged when they return to school.
School Based Programs
Sources of Strength
A school-wide initiative and youth suicide prevention project designed to harness the power of peer social networks to change unhealthy norms and culture, ultimately preventing suicide, bullying and substance abuse. The mission of Sources of Strength is to prevent suicide by increasing “help-seeking” behaviors and promoting connections between peers and caring adults.
RULER
A program primarily for elementary school students. It supports relationships and wellbeing and teaches students how to identify, understand and manage emotions while expressing concern and compassion. The program has four anchor tools: the Charter, Mood Meter, Meta-Moment and Blueprint.
http://ei.yale.edu/ruler/ruler-overview/
Behavioral Health Centers
These centers are available 24/7 to schedule and perform mental health assessments. Walk-ins are always welcome. Programs are designed to provide crisis stabilization and help patients and families develop healthy coping skills.
Cedar Springs Hospital
Visit cedarspringsbhs.com or call (719) 633-4114
2135 Southgate Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906Diversus Health
Visit diversushealth.org or call (719) 635-7000
115 South Parkside Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80910Highlands Behavioral Health
Visit highlandsbhs.com or call (720) 348-2800
8565 Poplar Way, Littleton, CO 80130Peak View Behavioral Health
Visit peakviewbh.com or call (888) 235-9475
7353 Sisters Grove, Colorado Springs, CO 80923