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Need help navigating these mental health resources?
Mental health navigation is a new and unique service that helps Summit County residents walk through the complex system of mental health care and gets people connected to the appropriate resource when they experience barriers to access. Use our self-service mental health navigation tool or connect with a mental health navigator to find the services that would be most beneficial for you.
Resources
Crisis Resources
Colorado Crisis Services – Offers 24/7 mental health hotline services via phone call or text messaging. You can speak to a mental health clinician or a trained peer support specialist by calling the CO Crisis Services phone number.
- Call CCS at 844-493-8255
SMART Team – System wide Mental Assessment Response Team – is a plainclothes Summit County Sheriff deputy, a behavioral health specialist, and a case manager who responds to mental health-related cases — including suicide threats, welfare checks, and more — to try to stabilize the person involved and de-escalate the situation. The program delivers a continuum of care from crisis response through stabilization, with the ultimate goal of safe return to the community.
- Call 911 for emergency mental health calls and ask for the SMART team
- Non-emergent mental health calls: 970-668-8600
Paragon Behavioral Connections – Responds to mental health crises in Summit County and can be contacted directly at the number above. A behavioral health clinician, and case manager or peer specialist can respond in-person to an individual in need, and work to stabilize the individual and connect to ongoing support and care such as their Crisis Stabilization Program. Paragon’s Crisis Stabilization Program is designed to provide accessible and flexible support that meets people where they are – either in-home, virtually, or in the community. The intensity of services fluctuates based on the individual or family’s needs.
- Call 720-610-2670 for a mobile crisis response (available 24/7)
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Mental Health Resources
Suicide
Substance Abuse
Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse
Eagle Valley Behavioral Health
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TreeTop Child Advocacy Center’s mission is to support child victims of abuse and their families through intervention, advocacy, and support services. Our vision is to see a community where all children and families feel supported, safe, and empowered to pursue justice after experiencing abuse.
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Contact Us at 970.409.2111 or info@treetopcenter.org to learn more.
Parenting Books
Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood by Lisa Damour
Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image: Learning to Love Ourselves as We Are by Hillary L. McBride
Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous and Independent Children by Lynn Lyons and Reid Wilson
Talking With Kids About Violence
The HYPE - Programs for Youth 12 - 18
The HYPE events are for youth ages 12-18. These events are free and fun while providing connection and an opportunity to gain self-confidence and a stronger sense of self.
Support Groups
New Moms Support Group
A place for new moms to get support, share, connect and learn.
Every Wednesday 12pm to 1pm.
For moms with a baby (0-12 months)
Email Jane@grittherapy.com or 970-439-4714
For Parents of Toddlers
Parent support group for parents of toddlers ages (1 to 4 years) moms and tots.
Currently on pause. Please contact us if you are interested.
Every Tuesday from 12pm-1pm.
Email jane@grittherapy.com or 970-439-4714
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Support Groups
Please contact Advocates directly for details: info@summitadvocates.org
Wild Youth Passages
A bi-weekly experiential therapy group for teens (13-14) & (15-18) looking to build resiliency and improve their mental health. We will embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth.
Interested? Contact Kristen Greenwald, LCSW at kgreewaldlcsw@gmail.com for more information and an application packet.
Blue Skies: Child Centered Social Groups
Blue Skies Behavioral Group offers social opportunities for individuals who struggle with making and maintaining positive social relationships. Using Applied Behavior Analysis, we provide direct instruction and feedback on social skills and help individuals understand the ways they act, and empower themselves to make choices to positively impact their own relationships. These opportunities are offered based on identified needs and appropriate child groupings to ensure safe and meaningful learning opportunities. For ages 11-21.
Blue Skies Behavioral Group
Summit County Youth LGBTQ+ Support Group
For High School Students! Summit County Youth LGBTQ+ Support Group
- Safe space to talk & listen
- Ask questions & connect
- Get skills to support yourself & friends
- Snacks Provided
- RSVP NOT required / Just drop in!
Facilitated by Tim Bender, MSW
3pm-5pm at The Drop in Frisco
Call or Text questions to 303.898.5593 or email timjbender@gmail.com
Thursday, April 6, 13, 27
Thursday, May 11, 25
Circle of Parents Group
Join other parents and caregivers in our community to share support, tips and advice or just talk. This is a safe space to vent, cry, laugh, joke and find out how other parents are navigating this new world. Drop-ins welcome.
For more info, contact Scott Rodriguez, srodriguez@mhbhc.org, (720)517-6863
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BUILDING HOPE CANNOT SUPPORT CRISIS CALLS. IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, PLEASE CALL 911 AND ASK FOR SMART TEAM ASSISTANCE. OR FOR NON-EMERGENT NEEDS CALL COLORADO CRISIS SERVICES AT 844-493-8255 OR Text “TALK” to 38255.
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Office: 701 Granite St #270, Frisco, CO 80443
Mail: PO Box 1771, Frisco, CO 80443
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