Resources

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.

Crisis resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
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
Trevor Project-Suicide Prevention for
LGBTQ+ youth: 800-273-8255
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/blog/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=W8e_tAEM80k
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 acupressure 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

From those of us at Life Solutions, be well.

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