Child Protection
Clothing Assistance
Food
Homeless Assistance
Housing Assistance
Relatives Raising Children
Utility Assistance
**This list is not comprehensive. For additional resources dial 211 on your phone 24/7 or click HERE to go to 211's website.
General Information on Childhood Mental Illness
ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
Anxiety Resources
Autism Resources
Bullying
Depression
Divorce
Grief
Mental Health Counseling Services
Nightmares
Self-Harm/Self-Injury Resources
Suicide/Risk Prevention
Trauma
The picture to the right/below is a link to Colorado Crisis Services website that lists different resources for individuals dealing with a mental health crisis.
If you are in crisis or need help dealing with one, call this toll-free number 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 38255 to speak to a trained professional. You call 24-7 any day of the year.
Online chat support is also available between 4pm - 12am.
If it is a medical emergency, do not call the crisis line. Call 911.
Sesame Street has "toolboxes" with a variety of tips, videos, and activities to help you talk about a variety of topics with your children. Topics include a variety of difficult subjects such as grief, divorce, military, and much more. There are also a variety of "toolboxes" on topics that all children experience such as health habits, math, national parks, etc.
The ability to accurately recognize one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior. The ability to accurately assess one’s strengths and limitations, with a well-grounded sense of confidence, optimism, and a “growth mindset.”
The ability to successfully regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations — effectively managing stress, controlling impulses, and motivating oneself. The ability to set and work toward personal and academic goals.
The ability to take the perspective of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures. The ability to understand social and ethical norms for behavior and to recognize family, school, and community resources and supports.
The ability to establish and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals and groups. The ability to communicate clearly, listen well, cooperate with others, resist inappropriate social pressure, negotiate conflict constructively, and seek and offer help when needed.
This is a great resource from Drake Middle School's Counseling Website with tips that you can share with your student about how to handle rumors and gossip. Here is a link to Drake Counseling's site: https://sites.google.com/a/jeffcoschools.us/drake-middle-school-counseling/resources
The ability to make constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions based on ethical standards, safety concerns, and social norms. The realistic evaluation of consequences of various actions, and a consideration of the well-being of oneself and others.