Resources for Help & Support
If you or someone you know needs help, please see the following resources.
Suicide
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255 (24 hour)
suicidepreventionlifeline.org
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for people in need or their loved ones, and best practices for professionals
- Live chat assistance available
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
(24 hour)
veteranscrisisline.net
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders.
- Live chat assistance available
Colorado Crisis & Support Line
1-844-493-8255 (24 hour)
coloradocrisisservices.org
Colorado’s first statewide resource for mental health, substance use or emotional crisis help, information and referrals.
- 24/7 walk-in centers located all across CO
- Live chat assistance available
Substance Abuse & Mental Health
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-4357 (24 hour)
samhsa.gov
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
DrugRehab.com
(855) 592-3774 (24 hour)
drugrehab.com
DrugRehab.com is a web resource provided and funded by Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS). ARS is an integrated behavioral health care management organization dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health issues.
- Treatment centers are located in various states, including multiple centers in CO
- CO-specific resources, including treatment centers, AA and NA meetings, and information about government initiatives, are available here
The Recovery Village
(855) 781-2702 (24 hour)
therecoveryvillage.com
The Recovery Village offers comprehensive treatment for dual diagnosis based drug and alcohol rehab, eating disorder and mental health treatments tailored to the patient’s specific needs.
- Treatment centers are located in various states, including a center in Palmer Lake, CO
- CO-specific resources available here
- See website for additional resources including local hotlines for alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and poison control
Addiction Center
(855) 400-5261 (24 hour)
addictioncenter.com
Addiction Center was founded by recovering addicts and health information writers. Their goal is to provide the most up-to-date information on addiction as well as reviews of top treatment centers across the country. The information they provide includes the warning signs to look out for, types of abuse, and resources for those in need and their loved ones.
- Connected to treatment centers located in various states
- CO-specific resources here
Alcohol Rehab Guide
1-877-780-1670 (24 hour)
alcoholrehabguide.org
Alcohol Rehab Guide (ARG) is an organization that provides comprehensive, reliable information on the various aspects of alcohol abuse and addiction. They offer support and guidance for those who are struggling, as well as their parents, family members, friends, health workers and community members.
Recovery.org
1-888-556-1330 (24 hour)
recovery.org
Recovery.org's mission is to connect people and their families with the information and resources to help them recover from substance abuse and behavioral disorders. They are a private resource and do not receive funding from any state or government programs, working instead with some of the country’s most respected treatment organizations who support and sponsor their efforts.
- CO-specific resources available here
Rehabs.com
1-888-828-4602 (24 hour)
rehabs.com
Rehabs.com was founded to provide information for those suffering with substance abuse and behavioral addictions – either personally or through loved ones – and to connect those people with the treatment programs that can help them. The information and referrals they provide are meant to supplement, rather than take the place of advice from your medical professional.
They are currently undertaking the largest known-data collection, surveying, and rating project in the addiction treatment space.
- CO-specific resources available here
Domestic Violence
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 (24 hour)
thehotline.org
Confidential, free, 24/7 support for victims of domestic violence.
- Live chat assistance available
The Crisis Center
(303) 688-8484 (24 hour)
thecrisiscenter.org
The Crisis Center’s emergency shelter program offers a safe shelter at a confidential location for individuals and families who are seeking refuge from intimate-partner violence.
- Serves Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln counties in CO
- Live chat assistance available
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN)
(303) 444-2424 (24 hour)
safehousealliance.org
A human rights organization committed to ending violence against adults, youth and children through support, advocacy, education and community organizing. Accepts all people regardless of ethnicity, race, religion, age, ability, income level, sexual orientation, transgender identity or who are gender non-conforming.
- Serves Boulder and Broomfield in CO
- Coordinates foster for pets
Mountain Peace Shelter (PeaceWorks)
(303) 838-8181 (24 hour)
peaceworks4u.org
A private 501 (c) (3) nonprofit agency that provides emergency shelter, advocacy and support services, and a 24/7 crisis hotline for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and other relationship crimes.
- Serves Park County and Jefferson County in CO
- Accepts women, children & pets
- Hotel vouchers for men
Rape & Sexual Assault
National Sexual Assault Hotline
(800) 656-4673 (24 hour)
rainn.org
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help victims, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
- Live chat assistance available
1in6
The mission of 1in6 is to help men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences live healthier, happier lives.
- Specifically focused on male victims
- 24/7 live chat assistance available either 1-on-1 or in anonymous support groups
The Blue Bench
(303) 322-7273 (24 hour)
thebluebench.org
The Blue Bench (formerly RAAP) aims to eliminate sexual assault and diminish the impact it has on individuals, their loved ones, and the community through comprehensive issue advocacy, prevention, and care.
- Serves the Denver metro area in CO
Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA)
(303) 443-7300 (24 hour)
movingtoendsexualassault.org
MESA, a program of Mental Health Partners, provides sexual assault client services, victim advocacy, specialized support groups, and prevention education. All of MESA’s client services are offered in Spanish and English.
- Serves Boulder and Broomfield counties in CO
WINGS Foundation
WINGS’ mission is to break the cycle and heal the wounds of childhood sexual abuse by providing education, advocacy and support to adult survivors, loved ones, providers and communities.
Specifically, WINGS works to connect survivors, loved ones, providers and communities with the resources they need to speak about, heal from and thrive beyond CSA trauma, to live their fullest, healthiest lives.
- Based in Denver, CO but is able to help people nationwide
Homeless Shelters
Veterans Support Foundation
Veterans Support Foundation was founded by and for veterans. They are committed to serving the unaddressed needs of today’s veterans and their families.
- Serves various states - see website for more details
Denver Rescue Mission
(303) 297-1815
denverrescuemission.org
Provides emergency services including shelter, food, clothing, and medical assistance to men, women, and families in need.
- Serves Denver, Fort Collins, and Wellington, CO
Samaritan House
(303) 294-0241
samhousedenver.org
Samaritan House is a ministry operated by Catholic Charities, a 501(c)3. Since 1986, they have helped people secure sufficient food and clothing, the ability to earn a living wage and affordable housing.
- Serves Denver, CO
Recovery & Victim Assistance
The National Center for Victims of Crime
1-855-484-2846
victimsofcrime.org
The National Center for Victims of Crime is a nonprofit organization that advocates for victims' rights, trains professionals who work with victims, and serves as a trusted source of information on victims' issues. They are the most comprehensive national resource committed to advancing victims' rights and helping victims of crime rebuild their lives.
- Helps the victims of any crime, but provides additional resources for victims of stalking, sexual assault, rape, and various crimes against children
- Provides referrals to local resources
- Live chat assistance available
The Center for Trauma & Resilience
(303) 894-8000 (24 hour)
traumahealth.org
The Center for Trauma & Resilience (formerly The Denver Center for Crime Victims) provides services to those affected by crime and the resulting trauma. Crimes include: arson, assault, burglary, caregiver abuse, child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, elder abuse, fraud, gang-related crimes, home invasion, harassment, hate crimes, homicide, kidnapping, questionable death, robbery, sexual assault/incest/retrospective sexual assault, stalking, suicide/attempted suicide and vandalism.
- Serves people residing in or who were the victim of a crime in Denver, CO
- Provides referrals for people outside of Denver, CO
Legal Help
Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center
(303) 295-2001
rmvictimlaw.org
A Colorado nonprofit organization providing free legal assistance to victims of violent crime to help enforce their rights under the Victims’ Rights Act.
Legal Information Network of Colorado
(720) 583-2929
coloradolinc.org
The Legal Information Network of Colorado (LINC) is a collaborative network that provides confidential, no-cost, comprehensive legal information services to victims of crime in the Denver metro area.
- Serves the Denver metro area in CO
Families Advocating for Campus Equality (FACE)
1-701-491-8554
facecampusequality.org
The mission of FACE is to advocate for equal treatment and due process for those affected by sexual misconduct allegations on campus and to support those students and their families through outreach and education.
FACE provides resources and support information for wrongly accused college students and their families who are caught in the present system. They also reach out to lawmakers and decision-makers in their effort to change a system that serves no one adequately and leaves the havoc of unjustly dismantled lives and ruined futures in its wake.