School and District Supports
DCSD Social and Emotional Wellness Resources Coping skills, psychological health, counseling, intervention
Infinite Campus Parent Portal Tutorial: This tutorial will demonstrate how to sign in and view student and family information in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
CMS 2024-2025 Welcome Letter--this Includes all If the Information about Iur school you might find helpful--from Info about nutrition services to the bell schedule!
DCSD - Student Wellness-This site provides information pertaining to Bullying, Dating Violence, Grief and Loss Resources, Internet Safety, Suicide, and Substance Abuse. Furthermore, this site provides access to mental health services, living tobacco free, and supporting homeless students.
McKinney Vento Services-If your family is in a temporary or inadequate living situation due to a loss of housing, your child might be eligible for certain educational rights and services. This Includes a list of food banks in our area and other resources that may be helpful if you're in need of financial assistance.
Parent Hub for IT support, and links to helpful sites like MySchoolBucks, Nutrition Services, etc.
DCSD Virtual Calming Corner Life can be challenging at times! The great news is you have the power to overcome these challenges by integrating purposeful pauses throughout the day to calm both your brain and body. Maybe you need a quick nature fix, a guided relaxation practice or some quiet music in the background. Enjoy it all and explore! Be careful, some of these links can be rather mesmerizing -- you may want to use a timer ;-).
Community Resources
Backpack Society provides weekend food bags to students/families with food insecurity, so they have nutrition and full bellies over the weekend.
IMatter Colorado The I Matter program can connect you with a therapist for up to 6 free virtual counseling sessions (some in-person appointments available, too) that are completely confidential.
AllHealth Network AllHealth Network is a nonprofit mental health organization providing counseling, psychiatry, crisis services, substance use treatment, and more. We accept Medicaid and commercial insurance plans.
Second Wind Fund Second Wind Fund has built an innovative program that matches children and youth, ages 19 and younger, who are at risk for suicide and do not have the means or adequate insurance for necessary mental health treatment, with licensed therapists in their local communities or potentially via teletherapy.
JAC The Juvenile Assessment Center Support youth and their families in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties access early intervention and comprehensive assessment services.
Douglas County WrapAround It’s all in the name – WrapAround. A community wraps itself around a family or individual in need, providing unconditional and nonjudgmental care that will allow everyone to benefit.
Douglas County Youth Coalition The coalition is comprised of numerous agencies in Douglas County that have a stake in youth substance abuse prevention or treatment.
Child Mind Institute We’re dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need.
Webwise.ie Information, advice, and resources to help parents and educators with internet safety issues.
Douglas County Human Services Financial Assistance You can apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Old Age Pension (OAP), Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND), Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and other programs and services by visiting Colorado PEAK to apply online.
Douglas County Human Services Medical Assistance
Douglas County Human Services Child or Elderly Welfare
Colorado Crisis Services and Support Line - 1-844-493-TALK(8255)
Teen Depression: A Guide for Parents It isn’t always easy to differentiate between normal teenage growing pains and depression. But here’s how you can recognize the signs and symptoms and best help your child.
For Parents: Information of Cutting
Douglas County Dental Program - For families in need of dental support
Judi's House Judi’s House is dedicated to improving outcomes for bereaved families by strengthening our grief education and program evaluation.
Denver Springs 24/7 assessment for individuals struggling with mental, behavioral, and substance use issues