Thursday, July 14, 2016

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Colorado Crisis Services Offers Support

Did you know that LGBTQ individuals are more than twice as likely than straight individuals to have a mental health condition?

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to bring awareness to the issue of mental health in the LGBTQ community and the resources available for those seeking help. The Colorado Department of Human Services would like to take this opportunity and remind the LGBTQ community in Colorado about the services provided by Colorado Crisis Services.

Available for anyone in Colorado who needs help with a mental health, substance abuse, or emotional crisis, Colorado Crisis Services include:


• Colorado Crisis Services Line at 1-844-493-TALK (8255): This 24/7 toll-free hotline is available 365 days a year in over 100 language options
• Colorado Crisis Walk-In Locations/ Crisis Stabilization Units
• Chat Crisis Service Online at www.coloradocrisisservices.org
• Text Crisis Service by texting TALK to 38255 anytime