Special Education Resources
Colorado Department of Education (CDE):
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP):
Talking to Your Child About Their Disability:
Video: Amazing Things Happen
Picture Book: Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You
Picture Book: You Are Enough: A Book About Inclusion
Mental Health Resources: Crisis Support
If you have an imminent emergency or safety concern please call 911.
If you, a friend, or a loved one is experiencing difficulties or a personal crisis of any kind please reach out to the community resources available:
Colorado Crisis Services:
Call: (844) 493-TALK (8255)
Text: "Talk" to 38255
Suicide Prevention:
Call (Suicide Prevention Hotline): 988
Text (Suicide Prevention Hotline): "talk" to 38255
Domestic Violence Crisis Services:
Call (24-Hour Crisis Line): 303-688-8484 or toll-free 888-247-7472
Chat Live: National Domestic Violence Hotline
Mental Health Resources: Additional
Douglas County Mental Health Resources (*Start here!)
Website that is a "gateway to entry for mental health services" in Douglas County
Douglas County Wrap Around Program
Douglas County Youth Community Response Team (YCRT)
"The Youth CRT responds in the schools and the community while coordinating with the community-based response teams. The aim is to ensure young people and their families are connected to needed mental health and substance use disorder services and there is effective communication between school, home and community".
The Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC)
"The Community Assessment Program (CAP) strives to keep youth at home and out of juvenile justice and human services systems by connecting families with supportive services to promote safe, healthy and happy kids. Young people receive early intervention screening and assessment to identify factors contributing to concerning behavior and factors mitigating risks. Referrals are accepted from parents and professionals".
Colorado "I Matter" Program
The program provides up to six free therapy sessions for Colorado youth 18 years and under. Colorado youth ages 19-21 who receive special education services are also eligible. This program was recently renewed through June 2024. Please see Douglas County Mental Health Resources link above for more information!
Developmental Pathways
Developmental Pathways is an organization that connects families with services, provides support, and coordinates care. The organization serves all ages, from birth to aging, to ensure that all individuals with disabilities in the community receive support. Please see Douglas County Mental Health Resources link above for more information!
Looking for a Therapist?
It can be helpful to connect with your pediatrician. Pediatricians often offer recommendations for providers that have worked well with other patients, and who may be within your insurance network.
You can also start your search by going to the Psychology Today Website to search for therapists by location, specialty, and insurance provider.
Additional community resources are also included in the document below, provided by DCSD as a supplement to the DC Youth and Family Resource Guide:
DCSD Youth and Family Resource Guide
Document including a variety of resources in Douglas County: Resource Guide Link
Safe 2 Tell Colorado
Safe 2 Tell Colorado is a resource that allows individuals to anonymously report anything that is concerning or threatening towards themselves, friends, family, or the community. At SGCE, the Mental Health Team teaches intermediate grade level students how to access and use Safe 2 Tell. Communication is also sent to parents after students have learned about this resource.
Make a report with Safe 2 Tell Colorado using the following options:
Call: 1-877-542-SAFE (7233)
Affordable Connectivity Program
What is the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)?
The ACP is a federal program to help eligible households pay for internet service.
The ACP provides eligible households a discount of up to $30 per month off their internet bills for households not located on qualifying Tribal lands and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands.
There are several ways to qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program such as participating in the Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch or School Breakfast Program, including the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP); participating in certain other federal assistance programs, including Medicaid, SNAP, WIC benefits, or Federal Pell Grants (current award year); or having a household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Eligible households can find out more and enroll by visiting getinternet.gov.
Community Activities
*Please see list below for community activity opportunities that have been sent to Ms. Killion. You can also access the list here.