Colorado Crisis Services: Support When Needed

For many, the hardest part about getting help for a mental health, substance use or emotional issue is knowing how or where to begin, especially when an issue reaches a crisis.

Whether you’re in need of crisis assistance, or are reaching out on behalf of a loved one, Colorado Crisis Services is designed to be a single point of entry for any individual experiencing a crisis of any kind by providing confidential and immediate help 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year.

Colorado Crisis Services is a statewide network that aims to provide Coloradans with greater access to behavioral healthcare services, including:

• The Colorado Crisis Services Line, 1-844-493-TALK (8255): This 24/7 toll-free hotline is available 365 days a year for anyone affected by a mental health, substance use or emotional crisis. All calls are connected to a mental health professional that will provide immediate support and connections to further resources.

• Colorado Walk-In Locations: Walk-in crisis service locations are open 24/7 and offer confidential, inperson crisis support, information and referrals to anyone who needs it. Walk-in locations can be found on the Colorado Crisis Services website .

• Crisis Chat Service: Here , individuals can chat with specialists who offer online emotional support, crisis intervention and suicide assessments. This feature is available from 4 p.m. to midnight, seven days a week.

• Crisis Text Service: Anyone can text the word TALK to 38255 anytime, from anywhere in Colorado about any type of crisis. This feature is available 24/7. To learn more, click here. 

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