Throughout this project you may find that you or someone you talk to needs some support. Services vary geographically, but this resource guide will get you started: 

General 

  • State of Colorado: covid.colorado.gov
  • 211 Colorado: Call 2-1-1 or visit 211colorado.org to be connected to resources across the states 
  • findhelp.org: See a national list of resources at findhelp.org 

Safety & Mental Health 

  • Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
  • Colorado Crisis Services: 844-493-8255 or text TALK to 38255
  • Safe2Tell: Submit a concern about a peer online at safe2tell.org
  • The Trevor Project: For crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ youth, call 866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678678
  • Sexual Assault: List of local centers at youhavetherightco.org/support-services-2-2/

Food Access 

  • Food Resource Hotline: 1-855-855-4626 
  • Colorado Food Finder: www.cofoodfinder.org 

Legal Resources 

  • Find a list of legal resources at coloradolegalservices.org/node/64/ resources-available-during-covid19 

Housing 

  • Visit https://cdola.colorado.gov/housing for information on housing assistance 

Community Engagement Opportunities 

  • Find a list of statewide and regional opportunities here: www.youthroots.org/colorado-opportunities