From: Boulder County Information <bouldercounty@nullpublic.govdelivery.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 4:27 PM
Subject: Boulder County Mental Health resources and Victim Support funds available to community members

(Boulder County, Colo. — March 23, 2021) — Boulder County recognizes that many of our community members may be personally connected to the people who were victims in yesterday’s Boulder shooting.   

The horrific attack on our neighbors, fallen BPD peace officer Eric Talley, and fellow community members is difficult for all of us. Feelings of stress, depression, or exhaustion are normal during times of crisis or trauma. Collective trauma for community members is difficult to cope with after a tragedy and may impact residents in different ways.

There are resources available in our community to help. Please utilize and share these resources with family and friends who might need some assistance during this difficult time: 

• Mental Health Partners: Clinicians are operating remotely at this time and offering mental health services to community members. Call (303) 443-8500 to schedule and appointment of visit the Walk-In clinic: 3180 Airport Road, Boulder 
• Colorado Crisis Services: Confidential crisis support, information and referrals are available 24/7. Call: 1-844-493-TALK (8255).
• Disaster Distress Helpline: Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) provides crisis counseling and support for anyone in the U.S. experiencing distress or other behavioral health concerns related to any natural or human-caused disaster, including public health emergencies. 
• Community Health Workers: Community Health Workers is a virtual team of Mental Health Partner’s providers who are available on Facebook to connect to the community. Community Health Workers are available to share resources, connect people to resources, and share helpful tips. The team’s expertise includes housing, veteran affairs, and Latinx communities. Connect to Community Health workers on Facebook or through the Mental Health Partners website.
• National Helpline:Treatment referrals and information is available 24/7 at 1-800-662-HELP. 
• Suicide Prevention: The Suicide Prevention Hotline has people available to provide free and confidential support 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-8355. See their website for additional supports. 
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals at 1-800-273-8255.
• Colorado Suicide Prevention: Need help now? Call 1-844-493-TALK (8255), text TALK to 38255, or access chat via coloradocrisisservices.org. Help and hope are available 24/7.