Resources For Youth & Teens
Support Groups, Events, Resources
Find Support and Hope – You Are Not Alone
Need help navigating these mental health resources?
Mental health navigation is a new and unique service that helps Summit County teenagers 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.
Join The Hype at our next event! The HYPE is a Building Hope youth connection program providing free activities and events for Summit 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. Advanced registration required. Check out the calendar here.
Resources
Crisis Resources
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SMART TEAM – 911
- Call 911 for emergency mental health calls and ask for the SMART team
- Non-emergent mental health calls: 970-668-8600
The SMART Team is the Systemwide Mental Assessment Response Team – is a plainclothes Summit County Sheriff deputy, a behavioral health specialist, and a case manager respond to mental health-related calls — 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.
Paragon Behavioral Connections – 720-610-2670
- Call 720-610-2670 for a mobile crisis response (available 24/7)
Paragon Behavioral Health 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.
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Colorado Crisis Resources – 844-493-8255
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.
Other Crisis Lines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
- Free, confidential, immediate support. If you don’t know where to begin getting help with a mental health, substance use or emotional concern— for you, or for someone you know — start here
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
- Is a confidential, 24/7 service that provides support, resources, and advocacy for individuals affected by domestic violence.
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+) 1-866-488-7386
- Will connect you to a counselor who is understanding of LGBTQ+ issues, and provide judgement free care.
Trans Lifeline 1-877-565-8860
- A lifeline staffed by trans and non-binary folks who offer confidential support. Crisis and non-crisis calls can be made to this number.
Native Crisis Text Line (TEXT “NATIVE” to 741-741) or (TALK) 1-800-273-8255
- Free, Confidential, 24/7 service that connects individuals to trained crisis counselors. Trained in various issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, etc.
Peer Support
Building Hope Peer Support – provides training to community members on becoming a peer volunteer and can also provide funding to help trained individuals run peer-led support groups in the community. To check and see when our next peer support training is scheduled, click here or email info@buildinghopesummit.org
Mental Health Resources
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Find A Provider – Mountain Strong provider directory allows you to filter through providers in network, specific treatment, and more.
Let’s Talk – Provides a tool kit for discussing mental health topics.
Bring Change to Mind – Decreasing stigma, by providing resources on how to talk about mental health issues for yourself and the people around you.
Heart Light Center – Offers booklist, websites, and podcasts on navigating grief.
La Cocina (Spanish) – Offers resources on mental health center for Latinx populations
National Alliance on Mental Illness – Offers resources on various mental health topics and education.
Teen Online – Offers information on various topics regarding mental health, as well as online support groups
Resilience 1220 – Contains resources for specific populations and mental health, as well as videos for health and wellbeing
Therapeutic Educational Consulting – Navigation tool for finding therapy and therapeutic programs for teenagers and young adults
Teens with Driving Anxiety – Offers resources for learning to drive and the anxiety that can follow with driving for the first time
LGBTQ+
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Mountain Pride – Local to the Eagle Valley, but offers events throughout Eagle and Summit Counties. Also has resources for mental health specific to LGBTQ+ populations.
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The Trevor Project – Crisis Center 1-866-488-7386, advocacy for queer youth, peer support, research, and public education.
You: Flourish – Offers an app that helps individuals get connected to vetted mental health and health care professionals that validate their experience. Also offers peer support for shared identities, and lived experiences.
PFLAG – Located in the Denver are offers relocation guide specifically for queer friendly neighborhoods, community engagement, advocacy, and educational events.
Envision: You – Mission of closing gaps in behavioral health outcomes for LGBTQ+ individuals through advocacy, community programming, awareness campaigns, and evidence based trainings.
Suicide Prevention
SpeakUp ReachOut – Local to Eagle County. Provides mental health education and training, peer support, and other resources and information focused on suicide prevention.
The Second Wind Fund – Resources specific to youth at risk for suicide
Suicideology – Offers training on suicide prevention, research and statistics, and resources for community support and resources for specific populations.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Great information on where to find help and stories from people who have been impacted by suicide. Also provides resources on how to prevent suicide, what to do/how to support individuals after an attempt, how to create safety plans, and resources for those who have lost someone to suicide.
Voice of a Grieving Mother – Webinar from Building Hope and Speak Up Reach Out presents a video of Heather Gard of Breckenridge sharing her story of the tragic loss of her son by suicide. A Panel Discussion follows.
Now matters now – Offers mental health skills and tools such as radical acceptance, self care, and self soothing techniques. Also provides online peer support.
Summit County Suicide Coalition – Facebook group for Summit County that posts about community mental health events and resources local to the county.
Substance Use
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Recovery Resources – Detox or Call 970.368.6502 – Located in Frisco. Offers outpatient and support services for those struggling with substance use or homelessness. Treatment options includes withdrawal management, individual therapy, life skills development, Street Outreach and Unsheltered services, Equine Assisted Learning Program, and DUI classes and compliance services.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem. It doesn’t cost anything to attend A.A. meetings. There are no age or education requirements to participate. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their alcohol consumption. A.A’s primary purpose is to help people achieve sobriety.
- Call 970.245.9649 at anytime 24/7 to speak with a live person
Mile High Behavioral Healthcare – Located in Summit County, MHBHC offers recovery support, behavioral health care, Gender Affirming Care, safer substance use resources, drug checking programs, housing support, and Integrated care.
Summit Community Care Clinic Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program – Offers Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for individuals struggling with substance use.
Porchlight Health – Local clinic in Frisco, as well as across Colorado. Helps individuals with substance use disorder, by offering MAT and behavioral health services.
Denver Recovery Group – Offers a wide range of treatment such as addiction therapy, support groups, case management, methadone tapers and maintenance, discharge planning, and guest dosing. Multiple locations throughout the Denver area, and locally in Breckenridge!
Vail Health Behavioral Health – Vail Health Behavioral Health offers services for mental health issues as well as resources to get you connected to the help you are looking for.
A Way Out – A Way Out offers financial assistance for individuals seeking substance use treatment that have financial barriers to accessing care. They also run support groups virtually for individuals with loved ones who have a substance use issue.
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Adventure Recovery – Adventure Recovery is a treatment provider that offers movement based recovery through wilderness experiences.
Start Your Recovery – Support for overcoming substance misuse – also has several CO based clinics and rehab centers that take various insurances such as Medicaid, Medicare and Tricare.
Soulful Recovery – Soulful Recovery is a holistic telehealth based treatment program. In network with several insurance providers. They have programs for both families and adolescents.
Recovery Cards Project – Colorado residents can order greeting cards to send to someone in treatment or in recovery as encouragement. Project was created to spotlight the importance of recovery.
Heroes in Recovery – A collection of personal stories of peoples journey through recovery.
Shatterproof – Ending stigma, advocating for change, and offers resources and education for addiction.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – National website on substance use and mental health services, provides a variety of education and resources.
Drug and Alcohol Detox Center – Database for detox centers, facilities, treatment types, and other resources.
Cedar Springs Hospital – Located in Colorado Springs, offers mental health and drug addiction treatment.
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.
The Summit Safe Parking Program
Do you work in Summit County?
Live in your vehicle?
This program was designed for you!
Call, email or text:
unshelteredsummit@gmail.com / 970.368.2204
Building Community By Supporting People Wherever They Are In Life.
The HYPE - Events for ages 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.
The HYPE
Higher Levels of Care
Charlie Health – Offer Intensive Outpatient Program for mental health and/or co-occurring substance use or eating disorders.
Support Groups
Grief Support Group
Club Forget Me Not
Contact Stacy Smith, LPC, Founder & Clinical Director for more information
stacy@clubforgetmenot.org
Online Support Groups
Teen Tribe – Peer-to-peer support group for teens faced with mental health challenges and/or difficult family dynamics.
Substance Use
AI-Anon Teen Corner – Provides a space for teenagers and young adults affected by addiction or a family member’s addiction.
Resilience 1220
Resilience 1220 – Resilience1220 is a youth mental health non-profit in Evergreen that offers a variety of therapeutic support groups, social groups, events or speaker presentations. Majority of these offerings are provided at no cost, offered in a hybrid model, and some are also open to adults. Visit our website for more information or follow us on Facebook or Instagram!
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 @ kgreenwaldlcsw@gmail.com, and copy Melissa Malter @ melissa@wildnaturesummit.com
for more information and an application packet.
Suicide Loss Support
Summit County Suicide Coalition – A Facebook group for those affected by suicide.
Speak Up Reach Out – Offers peer support groups, as well as other resources on suicide
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention AFSP – Database for finding support groups for suicide loss
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
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