Community Resources

Suicide Prevention Resources

Safe2Tell: 1-877-542-7233

●      Can download the Safe2Tell Colorado app in the app store.

●      You will have to create a passcode

●      You can then submit an anonymous tip, call to make a report, or get resources.

Colorado Crisis Services Hotline: 844-493-8255

●      For crisis press 1 or stay on the line

●      For non-crisis press * and you will be connected to a Peer Support Specialist.

●      They will ask for first name, date of birth, zip code (this is the Colorado line)

●      They can provide local resources.

Crisis Textline (National): 741741 (text: HOME)

●      Will give you the option to click on a link for coping skills while you are waiting to be connected to someone. It will give you an optional “quiz” about how you’re feeling.

●      You will receive a few automated texts prior to getting a live person.

●      After chatting with someone, you will be asked to complete an optional survey. 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

●      You will be asked for first name, DOB (15 is age of consent), zip code (for resources), call back phone number in case you get disconnected.

●      You may speak to 2 different people depending on your needs.

Welfare Check

●      If you are concerned about the safety of someone of any age, you can call for a Welfare Check. 

●      Fort Collins Police Department, non-emergency # 970-221-6540

●      Larimer County Sheriff’s Department, non-emergency # 970-416-1985

●      In an emergency, call 911

Additional Community Support

United Way of Larimer County

Partners Mentoring Youth - Northern Colorado mentoring program that offers both community and school-based mentoring programs. Students are usually referred by their school counselor. 

Campus Connections - Program through CSU where undergraduate students work one on one with at-risk youth ranging in age from 10-18 who are referred to Campus Corps from our community partners within the juvenile justice system of Larimer County, local schools, community agencies, and directly from families. 

Fort Collins Recreator - information about sports, classes, and activities for children, teens, and adults in the Fort Collins community