Denver Public Schools always shares mental health supports with our community during school breaks and especially during the holidays. I wanted to pass these along because if sharing resources can help even one person, it is absolutely worth it.
The holidays can be hard for many reasons. You might be missing loved ones who are far away or who have passed. You might feel incomplete or find it difficult to see social media posts that show only the highlight reel and not real life. No matter the reason, please know this. If you are reading this, you matter. You are loved. And help is available.
Mental Health Resources:
Call 911 if there is an immediate threat to a child or others.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 any time, 24/7, for free and confidential support
Colorado Crisis Services: https://coloradocrisisservices.org/faq/; Online chat available daily from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and walk-in locations are open 24 hours a day
AllHealth Crisis Services: https://www.allhealthnetwork.org/services/crisis-services/
Apps for Wellness and Recovery: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UiSlVIjTk5sXTX6eG3yyeo7bXNYwNDyp/view?ts=692e1de3
Let’s Talk Colorado: https://letstalkco.org/
iMatter: https://imattercolorado.org/ ; Free virtual counseling sessions for youth
Virtual Holiday Grief Support: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ua7TWQy0SiSylCKnz7thLsvGZGGhlHSz/view
Judi’s House: https://judishouse.org/; Judi’s House offers free virtual grief workshops for parents and guardians each month
Safe2Tell Colorado: https://safe2tell.org/ ; An anonymous reporting system available 24 hours a day; Phone 1 877 542 7233
If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. I am also here and willing to help connect you with support.
Take care of yourselves and each other.
Ms. Patricia
School Counselor, Lowry Elementary