Posted March 23, 2023
| Friday, March 24, is a non-student contact mental health day for all DPS employees and students. To support families, DPS will have 14 Discovery Link extended care sites available from 7:30am to 5:00pm. Additionally, the district will be providing food pick-up locations. To assist in our collective healing, these community providers may also be of assistance for our students, families, and team members: |
| Name | Contact | Description |
| Colorado Crisis and Support Line | 844-493-8255or Text TALK to 38255 | Resource for mental health, substance use, or emotional crisis help – information and referrals |
| National Suicide Hotline | 800-273-8255 | 24-hour toll-free confidential suicide prevention hotline |
| Second Wind Fund | 303-988-2645 | Provides free counseling to underinsured and uninsured youth that are suicidal |
| Trevor Project Hotline | 866-488-7386 | Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth |
| Safe2Tell Colorado | 877-542-7233 | An anonymous way to report any concern impacting students (phone, app, online reporting options) |
| I Matter Colorado | imattercolorado.org | Will direct students to an online survey for their needs and connect them to a therapist |
| In addition to the resources above, TherapyDirect is available as a same-day, online crisis counseling service available to adults ages 18+ in the Denver metro area. TherapyDirect provides quick access to a counselor for a confidential 55-minute online session. Individuals can receive up to three sessions a year at no cost and interpretation services are available upon request. TherapyDirect is available Monday-Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm. |