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Peer Support Hotline
Email: dor_peersupportteam@state.co.us
Phone: 303-866-6570
About Us
The Peer Support Team is composed of DOR employees who volunteered to be a part of this vital group. All of the team members attended training in December 2019 to understand how to support their friends, families, and co-workers in times of need. Each team member is committed to helping.
If you need assistance, you can reach out to any one of the peer support members through their direct state email address, their listed work phone number, or the peer support email DOR_Peersupportteam@state.co.us or by phone at 303-866-6570. You do not have to contact a peer support team member who is in your division.
All of the peer support members have their bios listed. Please view the bio page to learn more about the team members. If you reach out to the peer support team via the DOR email or general phone number, a team member will contact you unless you request to speak with a specific member.
The peer support team is available Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, excluding holidays and furlough days.
Thank you for letting the peer support members be a part of your life. If you need additional resources, please visit the resources section.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peer Support?
Peer support is an intermediate service between professional counseling and having a cup of coffee with a friend. The Peer Support team has been trained to help in times of crisis. The team members are not licensed counselors. Peer support can help with work or home related issues.
Who are the members?
Corrie Marinez
corrie.martinez@state.co.us
720-309-5076 or 303-205-1355
Dennis Dougan
dennis.dougan@state.co.us
303-205-1309
Jasmin Quijano
Chris Slager
christopher.slager@state.co.us
720-916-5538
Chris Krieger
720-614-2941
christopher.krieger@state.co.us
Jaki Treasure Berger
jaki.treasureberger@state.co.us
303-205-5613 Request call back
Nichole Enriquez
720-692-5134
Ben Mitchell - Chaplain
303-746-7248
Scott Spinks
720-916-5546
Roxanne Estes
Jessica Reese
303-205-5943
Daryl Hutt
303-205-1374
Bios for each member are below.
Who can I contact for peer support?
You may contact any of the members who provide assistance to co-workers. You do not need to be in the same division as the person you contact.
Can I contact them directly?
You can contact a member directly or use the DOR_Peersupportteam@state.co.us email or phone number at 303-866-6570.
What is confidential?
The program is confidential but not anonymous. The peer support team member you are speaking with will know your name but will not report any information about you or the situation you contacted them about. They are not allowed to discuss the situation with other team members either. In certain situations, if the peer support member would like to discuss your situation with another team member, they must get approval from you in writing before talking to anyone about the situation. However, there are a few situations where confidentiality will not apply. They are the following:
When a PST member is a witness or a party to an incident that prompted the delivery of peer support services;
Information received by a PST member is indicative of actual or suspect child abuse, as described in C.R.S. section § 18-6-401, or actual or suspected child neglect, as described in C.R.S. section §19-3-102;
Actual or suspect crimes against at-risk persons, as described in C.R.S. section §18-6.5-103;
Due to alcohol or other substance abuse, as described in C.R.S. §27-81-111, and the person receiving support from a PST member is a clear and immediate danger to the person's self or others.
There is reasonable cause to believe that the person receiving support from a PST member has a mental illness. Due to the mental illness, it is an imminent threat to themselves or others or is gravely disabled as defined in C.R.S. section §27-65-102.
Is the peer support person I talk to allowed to tell anyone about our conversation?
The peer support member can only provide information about your situation if it falls under any of the above-listed categories or if you have provided written approval.
Are peer support members considered “mandatory reporters”?
Many of our peer support team members are sworn law enforcement officers, which makes them mandatory reporters.
What can I talk (or not) talk about with peer support?
You can speak with a peer support team member about any issue. If, however, you want to talk to a team member about an ongoing employee investigation, the peer support team member will not provide or consult on the situation or what led to the investigation but may help you deal with any stress related to an investigation.
What are the team’s limitations?
The team is only available Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, except holidays and furlough days. The team members are not licensed counselors or clinical practitioners.
Can anything I say be used in an Internal Investigation or cause an Investigation to be opened?
Please refer to the list above.
What do I do if I have a complaint about a peer support member?
If you have a complaint about a peer support member, please contact Carolyn Berry at carolyn.berry@state.co.us or 720-675-4895.
Peer Support Tips- Stress Management
Meet the Peer Support Team
Resources
Colorado Crisis Services
Colorado Crisis Services is the statewide behavioral health crisis response system offering residents mental health, substance use or emotional crisis help, information and referrals. Its mission is to strengthen Colorado’s mental health system by providing Coloradans with greater access to crisis services wherever they are at 24/7 regardless of ability to pay (1-844-493-8255).
Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP)
CSEAP provides assessment, counseling, and resource information to state employees and their families to address personal problems and workplace issues. The benefit is free to any Department employee. Employees are encouraged to visit the CSEAP website or by phone to request services. Note that CSEAP is not available 24/7, but a same day urgent appointment may be available to the employee (303-866-4314 or 800-821-8154).
CopLine
CopLine is an international hotline for law enforcement officers. The line provides 24/7 services that are confidential and peer-to-peer listening from retired officers (1-800-COPLINE or 1-800-267-5463).
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The national suicide prevention lifeline provides 24/7 free, confidential support for suicide prevention, emotional distress, and crisis resources. The line also offers information on best practices for professionals (800-273-8255).
ResponderStrong
The ResponderStrong website provides resources on professional help, self-help tools, a list of clinicians who self-identify as working with responders, a list of facilities, and support groups. Before choosing a clinician or facility from ResponderStrong, make sure to check with your health insurance provider to determine eligibility and coverage.
A unique effort of the U.S. Department of Justice; local, state, tribal, and federal public safety agencies; and national organizations, the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Program provides death and education benefits to survivors of fallen law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders, and disability benefits to officers catastrophically injured in the line of duty.
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