Immediate Crisis Lines

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988. Available nationwide, including Colorado.

  • Colorado Crisis Services — Call 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 38255. Trained professionals are available 24/7.


Walk-In Crisis Centers (24/7, No Appointment Needed)

  • AllHealth Network Walk-In Crisis Center (Centennial, Denver metro area)

  • Jefferson Center Crisis & Recovery Center (Wheat Ridge)

  • Mental Health Partners Crisis Center (Boulder)

  • Behavioral Health Solutions Center (Denver, run by WellPower)

  • Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (Aurora area)

These centers provide in-person evaluations, stabilization services, and referrals.


Mobile Crisis Response

Many Colorado counties have mobile crisis response teams that can come to you during a crisis.

  • In Boulder, you can request the Behavioral Health Crisis Response Team through dispatch.

  • Douglas County operates Community Response Teams pairing mental health clinicians with first responders.

  • Colorado Springs and other cities have similar crisis response programs.


Specialized Resources

  • Second Wind Fund — Provides free or low-cost therapy for youth at risk of suicide (ages 19 and under).

  • Asian Pacific Development Center (Aurora/Denver) — Offers culturally appropriate services for immigrant and refugee communities.

  • NAMI Colorado — Offers education, family support, and connections to local resources statewide.


Emergency Situations

If someone is in immediate danger of harming themselves or others:

  1. Call 911 and specify that it is a mental health crisis so they can dispatch crisis-trained responders if available.

  2. Go to the nearest hospital emergency department.

  3. Use the hotlines above to get immediate support while waiting for help.