el paso county suicide resources

IF you are experiencing a life threatening emergency call 911

Below,  is a list of crisis services collected by Convenient Colorado Counseling that are available to you in El Paso County, Colorado. If there is a resource in your county not on this list that you feel should be, please contact me.  

Colorado Crisis Services Hotline is a statewide behavioral health crisis support system with phone, text, and walk-in services 24/7/365.  

Call 844-493-8255 or Text “TALK” to 38255 | 115 S. Parkside Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80910

TESSA provides immediate safety at confidential safe houses for women, children, and other victims escaping abuse. 

Call 719-633-3819 | Live chat at https://www.tessacs.org/tessa-online-safe-line/

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides nation wide 24/7/365 free and confidential support for those experiencing a crisis. 

Call/Text 988 | Live chat available at https://988lifeline.org/ | Spanish & ASL Counselors Available 

Call Blackline is a nation wide hotline geared towards the Black, Black LGBTQI, Brown, Native, and Muslim community. 

Call or Text  1 (800) 604-5841 | info@callblackline.org 

The Trevor Project provides nation wide crisis counseling 24/7 for LGBTQ individuals. 

Call or Text 212-695-8650 | Live chat available at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/contact-us/

Trans Lifeline provides nation wide peer support phone services by trans people for trans questioning peers. 

Call 877-565-8860 

Diversus Health Lighthouse is a walk-in crisis center for all ages. 

Call 719-572-6100 | 115 S. Parkside Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80910

All of the organizations listed offer free mental health crisis services 24/7.  

 

Cedar Springs Hospital provides inpatient acute care, inpatient substance abuse treatment, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient care open 24/7.

Call 800-888-1088 | 719-633-4114 | 2135 Southgate Road Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Peak View Behavioral Health provides acute care, outpatient programs, dual diagnoses programs, partial hospitalization program, and substance abuse/addiction recovery programs.  

Call 888-235-9475 | 7353 Sisters Grove Colorado Springs, CO 80923

Second Wind Fund A statewide resource to help youth at risk for suicide access professional counseling services by removing financial and social barriers.

303 East 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80203

Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention provides free suicide resources, support services, education, and awareness. 

Call 719-573-7447 | 704 N. Tejon St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Heartbeat is a peer support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. 

Call 719-229-9657 | 1505 E. Monument St. Colorado Springs, CO 

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Colorado Springs provides support and wellness for people living with mood disordered through peer-based programs, education, and collaborative partnerships. 

Call 719-477-1515 | help@dbsacoloradosprings.org | 1586 S 21st St #13e Colorado Springs, CO 80904 

EMPOWER Colorado is a statewide organization run by families offering support, education, advocacy, and resources to families with children and youth who have social, emotional, or mental health challenges.

Call 866-213-4631 | info@empowercolorado.com 

Spark the Change Colorado is a statewide program of Spark the Change Colorado that provides free, short-term counseling services to individuals, couples, and families who encounter barriers to accessing treatment.

Call 844-380-6355 

Colorado Mental Wellness Network is a statewide, grassroots, peer-run organization that seeks to provide opportunities for individuals to improve the quality of their lives, give back to their communities, and change public perceptions of mental health. 

Call 720-842-9222 | 2390 S. Downing St, Suite C, Denver, CO 80210

NAMI Colorado offers educational programs designed to educate and support family members, friends, and individuals affected by mental illness. 

Call 303-321-3104 | 3333 S Bannock St., Suite 430 Englewood, CO 80110

NAMI Colorado Springs provides in-person and virtual support groups. 

Call 719-473-8477 | 1615 S Murray Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80916

Inside Out Youth Services builds access, equity, and power with LGBTQIA2+ young people, through leadership, advocacy, community-building, education, and peer support.

 Call 719-328-1056 | 223 N Wahsatch Ave Suite 101, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

At Convenient Colorado Counseling, I also offer telehealth counseling services for all Coloradoans to keep you safe and comfortable in your home. If you do not need to access crisis and inpatient care and are ready for counseling, contact me. If you are not ready for counseling, you may find value in reading one of our blog articles, taking one of our training courses, exploring the resources page, or purchasing one of our Self-Soothe Kits.

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