Welcome
We're so glad you're here!
Wildcats - your social, emotional, and physical wellness is important to us.
This site is a one stop shop for mental health tools, resources, and connections available at Arvada West High School and in the Jeffco community. Students and families can find information tailored to their unique needs below.
Mental Health Supports
Collaborative Care Clinic Flyer.pdfJCMH's walk-in Collaborative Care Clinic
The Collaborative Care Clinic is always staffed by a therapist, prescriber, care coordinator, peer specialist (someone who shares lived experiences with mental illness), and a nurse to meet the needs of youth 8-22 and their families. You are guaranteed support when you walk in!
Now accepting Medicaid and CHP+
Located near 29th and Wadsworth
To see if you qualify, call JCMH: 303-425-0300
I Matter
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. Talking with someone can make you feel better.
Note: guardian consent is not required for youth aged 12 and older.
Hazel Health
A virtual service connecting all enrolled Jeffco students with mental and physical health providers FREE of charge!
Hazel Health provides evidence-based, culturally responsive, on-demand integrated healthcare that youth access at home with a parent or guardian. Connect with Hazel to access unlimited:
On-demand physical health support and assessment
Scheduled appointments with licensed mental health counselors
Access to follow-up and case management support for participating students, including appointment scheduling for in-person services, assistance navigating the healthcare system/Medicaid, coordination for ongoing counseling or psychiatric supports, and coordination with existing school supports.
Note: guardian consent is required to access services and insurance information may be gathered as part of ongoing health care.
At a Glance
Need help now?
In a life threatening emergency, always dial 911 FIRST.
For help with any mental health, substance use or emotional concern, call Colorado Crisis Services at 844- 493-TALK (8255), text TALK to 38255, or use the website to chat with a counselor.
Our trained professionals provide free, immediate, and confidential help, 24/7/365. Everyone deserves someone who will listen and care, including you and your loved ones. Learn more at ColoradoCrisisServices.org.
Anonymously report anything that concerns or threatens you, your friends, your family or your community. This is not an emergency response line.
Call, online, or in app.
24/7, 365 days a year.