Immediate Crisis Lines
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988. Available nationwide, including Colorado.
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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)
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AllHealth Network Walk-In Crisis Center (Centennial, Denver metro area)
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Jefferson Center Crisis & Recovery Center (Wheat Ridge)
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Mental Health Partners Crisis Center (Boulder)
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Behavioral Health Solutions Center (Denver, run by WellPower)
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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.
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In Boulder, you can request the Behavioral Health Crisis Response Team through dispatch.
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Douglas County operates Community Response Teams pairing mental health clinicians with first responders.
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Colorado Springs and other cities have similar crisis response programs.
Specialized Resources
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Second Wind Fund — Provides free or low-cost therapy for youth at risk of suicide (ages 19 and under).
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Asian Pacific Development Center (Aurora/Denver) — Offers culturally appropriate services for immigrant and refugee communities.
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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:
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Call 911 and specify that it is a mental health crisis so they can dispatch crisis-trained responders if available.
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Go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
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Use the hotlines above to get immediate support while waiting for help.