Community Response Teams
Community Response Teams (CRTs) pair a member of law enforcement with a mental health clinician to respond in the community
Tips to Manage Stress and Anxiety During Holidays
While the holidays can be a time of celebration and joy, they can also bring stress and anxiety. Planning for holiday-related stress can allow you to prepare and practice coping skills. Consider the following strategies as you navigate this holiday season:
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.