Douglas County Government Offices will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.
Our mental and emotional health is just as important as our physical health and now, more than ever, it’s important for us to connect with others. Simply talking with someone can make you, and them, feel better.
Calling, texting, video chatting and social media are all great ways to reach out to your family, friends and community. Take a moment to check in — ask how they are feeling and share what you are feeling. It’s an easy step we can all do to feel better and help others. It may even save a life.
The more we all talk about our challenges to living a happy, balanced life, the more likely we are to seek help when we need it. Watch and share these Let’s Talk messages.
People who need immediate support due to a mental health crisis should contact Colorado Crisis Services – call 1.844.493.TALK(8255) or text TALK to 38255. This agency has trained counselors who are available 24/7/365 to work with persons in crisis and the people supporting them.
Behavioral and Mental Health – including reducing substance abuse – was one of the top issues our community identified as part of the Public Health Improvement Plan.
Douglas County has a strong history of convening mental health resources through the Douglas County Mental Health Initiative. The Initiative and Health Department have started working together to continue to find innovative ways to serve our community with mental health resources.
If you or someone you know is in need of support, please contact the Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-TALK (8255), text “TALK” to 38255, or go to the Colorado Crisis Services website to access a live chat available in 17 languages. Help and hope are available 24/7/365.
To schedule a first-time appointment for yourself, your child, or a loved one contact:
Colorado Crisis Services can also help find a provider in your area and who takes your insurance. Connect with them by calling 1-844-493-8255.
Community Response Teams (CRTs) pair a member of law enforcement with a mental health clinician to respond in the community
The Youth CRT is designed to complement the efforts of schools to comprehensively address mental health and substance use disorder needs.
Mental Health Initiative (DCMHI) was established in 2014 to unite community partners, address unmet mental health needs, connect people to mental health services and prevent those in need from falling through the cracks of the mental health system.
