We’re here to support you, and realize your need for support may go beyond our office hours. Here are some pertinent resources that may help between sessions or anytime. Those in red are for urgent or crisis needs; others in green are for your self-help and well being.
For emergencies call 911.
The following are non-emergency crisis resources:
- Colorado Crisis Services: 844-493-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 38255
- Colorado Springs Police Department: 719-444-7000
- El Paso County Sheriff’s Office: 719-390-5555
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
- Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: 1-800-662-HELP
- Safe Helpline Sexual Assault Support: 1-877-995-5247
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE
Crisis resources specifically for veterans:
- Wounded Warrior Resource Center: 1-888-WWP-ALUM
- Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 1-877-4AID-VET
- Women Veterans Hot Line: 1-855-VA-WOMEN
- VA Caregiver Support Line: 1-855-260-3274
Resources for your psychological well being:
General information:
- NAMI’s website offers many informative resources. https://www.nami.org/support-education/
- Here is a specific NAMI resource, a summary of helpful tools for coping https://www.nami.org/advocate/self-help-techniques-for-coping-with-mental-illness/
- Here are some ideas for healthy coping from another source https://positivepsychology.com/coping/
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
Taking care of your wellness foundation (sleep, nutrition, activity, support and stress management):
- For sleep concerns https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/sleep/art-20048379
- Research backed nutrition and health tips https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/27-health-and-nutrition-tips
- A little physical activity benefits so much! https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/no-time-for-exercise-here-are-7-easy-ways-to-move-more
- This video from one of the leading teachers of mindfulness will inform you, and teach you the R.A.I.N. technique for managing anxiety and fear. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm1t5FyK5Ek
- Staying socially connected is essential to our mental health. Learn about the many reasons it’s important; scroll down for some quick how-to’s. https://ccare.stanford.edu/uncategorized/connectedness-health-the-science-of-social-connection-infographic/
Additional Holistic resources:
- Comforting guided meditations and audios from the people at Hay House. Subscribe to their You Can Heal Your Life podcast for free. https://www.discover.hayhouse.com/ychyl-podcast/
- If you like Tapping or EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), here is a short tap-along video experience with Nick Ortner to help calm stress and anxiety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02bN4JFx10Y
- Here are some accupressure points to massage for depression relief https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V28v2RWjFI and anxiety relief https://www.healthline.com/health/pressure-points-for-anxiety#what-research-says
- Lastly, QiGong gentle movement can also give relief. Here is a guided beginner routine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiby-6_7qsI