The following links are listed to provide you with additional online mental health care information and local resources. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement of these services or the content of the sites.
Crisis Services
If you are in an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.
Crisis Hotlines
Call 1-844-493-8255 if you are in crisis or need help dealing with one. You will be connected to a trained crisis counselor. Confidential and immediate support is provided 24 hours/7 days.
Text TALK to 38255 (24 hours/7 days) to speak to a trained crisis counselor.
Visit this site for more information on Colorado Crisis Services.
Walk-in Crisis Services
Services at 3180 Airport Road, Boulder, are open 24/7 and provide confidential, in-person crisis support information and referrals to anyone in need.
Suicide Hotlines
If you or someone you know is in crisis—whether they are considering suicide or not—call the toll-free Lifelines 24/7 to speak with a trained crisis counselor.
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Click here for chat options
Suicide Awareness
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Domestic Violence
Boulder – Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Non-Violence (SPAN)
- Call: 303-444-2424, 24/7 crisis hotline
- email: hotline@safehousealliance.org
- Visit their website for more information
Longmont – Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley
- Call: 303-772-4422, 24/7 crisis hotline
- Visit their website for more information
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
- Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
- Click here for online chat in English and Spanish
Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
If you are aware of or suspect child abuse or neglect, call the 24/7 hotline 1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1‑844‑264‑5437). Visit their website for more information.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Alcoholics Anonymous is an international, non-professional self-help organization to support people who are concerned about their alcohol use. Meetings are open to everyone, and available in most areas.
To find a meeting near you, go to the Boulder County or Colorado meetings pages.
Click here for more information on AA.
Al-anon/Alateen
Al-anon is an AA sister organization to help friends and families of alcoholics
recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Alateen is an Al-anon group specifically for teenagers. Meeting are open to anyone affected, and available in most areas. To find meetings in your area or for more information go to Colorado Al-anon/Alateen.
Substance Use
If you or a loved one are struggling with substance use (drugs, alcohol), you may call the national, 24/7 helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357) to receive free, confidential treatment referrals and information. Services are available in English and Spanish. For more information, visit the SAMHSA website.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is an AA sister organization to support individuals with substance use concerns. You can find more information and meetings near you by visiting the Colorado NA and Boulder NA websites.
Visit Chemical Dependency for information on recovery resources for your state.
General Mental Health Resources
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
National Institute of Mental Health
Center for Mental Health Services
Depression
Bipolar Disorder News – Pendulum.org
Depression and How Therapy Can Help
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Anxiety Disorders
National Institute of Mental Health
Answers to Your Questions About Panic Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Trichotillomania Learning Center
Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorder Association