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Resources
Seeking support? Explore these incredible resources below.*
*Resources are listed in alphabetical order. Click on each logo to access more information.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.
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The previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
AFSP is dedicated to preventing suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people. As a public health organization, AFSP believes that it is our individual and collective responsibility to support the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ people.
Behavioral Health Resources
The Behavioral Health Administration recognizes the impact of this event on communities in Colorado Springs and across the state. Please use this resource guide with crisis services, local resources and LGBTQIA+ specific organizations.
For help with any mental health, substance use or emotional concern, call Colorado Crisis Services at 844- 493-TALK (8255), or text TALK to 38255. Colorado Crisis Services' trained professionals provide free, immediate, and confidential help, 24/7/365.
Colorado Quit Line
"Quitting tobacco is a process. Whether you are thinking about quitting, are not yet ready to quit, or have already quit, Colorado QuitLine can help you with each step of the way."
Colorado Crisis Services
If you don’t know where to begin getting mental health, substance use or emotional help for yourself or someone you know, start here. Colorado Crisis Services provides confidential and immediate support, 24/7/365, on the phone or in person at our walk-in centers.
844-493-TALK (8255)
Or text TALK to 38255
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
LGBTQ Health Care Rights and Resources: The Division of Insurance (DOI) regulates the health insurance industry in Colorado and ensures companies follow state and federal laws. The following resources help explain the rights and protections of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Coloradans when accessing health care and benefits, and provide additional information when working with a medical or behavioral health provider, as well as various community resources.
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Resources for the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning and Asexual + (2SLGBTQIA+) Community.
Colorado Mental Wellness Network
Peer support programs and resources
Colorado Wellness Recovery
"Get informed. Get well. The Mental Wellness and Addiction Recovery Guide: Created by Advocates for Coloradans."
Colorado Name Change Project
Resources and workshops supporting LGBTQ+ Coloradans with legal name changes and gender marker corrections
Fortaleza Familiar
Fortaleza Familiar is dedicated to the wellness of Indigenous Chicanx Latinx Lesbian Gay Bi Queer Trans Two-Spirit young people and their families in Colorado.
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Fortaleza Familiar se dedica al bienestar de los jóvenes indígenas Chicanx Latinx que son Lesbianas Gay Bi Queer Trans Two-Spirit y sus familias en Colorado.
Gay & Sober
"Gay & Sober is an LGBTQ nonprofit organization*. Our mission is simple – to provide a safe, fun, and enriching experience to the sober community. Our primary purpose is to encourage unity and enhance one’s sobriety."
Gender Spectrum
Gender Spectrum hosts free online groups for pre-teens, teens, parents, caregivers, and other family members and adults. These groups provide you with the opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and feel the comfort of a supportive community.
GLMA HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
GLMA– Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality partnered with the Tegan and Sara Foundation, the nonprofit started by award-winning musicians Tegan and Sara, to launch the brand-new LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory with key support and collaboration from global health service company, Cigna.
The LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory is now open for provider registration and patient use. Click here to learn more.
National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention
"The untold stories of hope and recovery are the stories of suicide prevention, stories that inform the Lifeline and the Action Alliance’s efforts to prevent more suicides every day."
NAMI Colorado
"The mission of NAMI Colorado is to build communities of recovery and hope by educating, supporting and advocating for individuals affected by mental illness and their families."
National Domestic Violence Hotline
At the National Domestic Violence Hotline, highly trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone in the United States who is experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
National Eating Disorders Association
Contact the Helpline for support, resources, and treatment options for yourself or a loved one. Helpline volunteers are trained to help you find the information and support you are looking for.
National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN) is a healing justice organization committed to transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color (QTPoC). We work at the intersection of movements for social justice and the field of mental health to integrate healing justice into both of these spaces. Our overall goal is to increase access to healing justice resources for QTPoC.
PFLAG
PFLAG provides peer-to-peer support through in-person and virtual meetings, online outreach, and a variety of additional resources and programs.
Rise Above Colorado
Rise Above Colorado is a drug abuse prevention organization that measurably impacts teen perceptions and attitudes about the risks of substance abuse to help youth make empowered, healthy choices.
SAGE National LGBT Elder Hotline
877-360-LGBT (5428)
Talk and be heard at the SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline. We connect LGBT older people who want to talk with friendly responders who are ready to listen. If you are an LGBT elder or care for one, call the free SAGE Hotline, toll-free, at 877-360-LGBT (5428).
Trans Lifeline
The Trans Lifeline is specifically geared towards transgender people who are going through a crisis, dealing with gender identity confusion and self-harm prevention. The Trans Lifeline is a phone line open 18 hours daily (11am to 5am).
Transgender Center of The Rockies
The Transgender Center of the Rockies provides holistic gender-affirming services to support transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive individuals in Colorado. Our goal is to empower you to live your most authentic lives! We provide social-emotional support and substance use treatment for the Colorado trans community with clinical groups, individual counseling, peer-led support groups, PrEP case management, and community events. We also provide programs for queer and transgender teens and young adults at the NXT Queer Youth program.
The Trans Continental Pipeline
The Trans Continental Pipeline (TCP) is grassroots mutual aid network turned 501c3 nonprofit based in Denver CO. We provide resources to help 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals move from unsafe situations and political climates to the great state of Colorado! We have four steps, each with new resources being constantly added.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project provides support for LGBTQ+ youth under the age of 25 through a 24-hour phone, chat (3pm-10pm daily), and texting (Monday-Friday, 3pm-10pm) services with counselors. The project also offers peer-to-peer support through TrevorSpace.
Veterans Crisis Line
Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.
You:Flourish is a wellness platform crafted by and for the LGBTQ+ community. Here, you'll discover a wealth of wellness resources, peer support networks, and a comprehensive directory of healthcare providers who embrace and affirm all identities.
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