Personal Support and Resources for Parents and Teens

Community Resources

Suicide Prevention Hotline:
​1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
Mental Health Partners 
Mental Health Partners has a 24/7/365 Walk-In Crisis Center at 1000 Alpine Ave., Boulder, for immediate assistance with a mental health crisis - 303-447-1665

Centennial Peaks Hospital​ 
Centennial Peaks’ adolescent program treats teenagers aged 13-17 who are struggling with mental illness. They offer a confidential environment and multiple levels of care so each patient receives customized treatment.

Children’s Hospital​ 
The Psychiatry and Behavioral Health team provides a full range of behavioral and mental health services, from creative arts therapy to intensive care programs.

DrugRehab.com 
Advanced recovery systems addressing drug use in high schools. 

Jefferson Hills Hospital 
Jefferson Hills is committed to Colorado’s at risk children, youth, and families with mental health, child welfare, and juvenile justice issues.

OASOS 
LGBTIQ resources

MESA​ 
Moving to End Sexual Assault. Through client services we help survivors and their loved ones. Through our prevention education programs we are working toward changing tomorrow to ensure a world free of sexual assault.

Boulder County Safehouse​ 
A human rights organization committed to ending violence against adults, youth, and children.

Healing Circles 
Healing Circles provides safe, empowering environments to help children, teens, and their families integrate grief into their lives at their own pace. Support is available throughout the year, open to the community, and beneficial at any point in the grief process.

iThrive Groups  
ITHRIVE is a program for 12-17 year old teens who are wanting to take a look at their lives, and see if they can figure out who/why it is that drugs/alcohol are getting them in trouble.

Boulder County Department of Human Services - provides services, in partnership with the community, that enhance quality of life, support and protect our county’s diverse community of adults, children, families and elders, and promotes economic independence and self-sufficiency.

Community Connections 
A resource guide created to connect parents and students with groups and individuals that offer youth-oriented activities and services – from academics to athletics, from arts to adventure and more. We hope this publication will be a valuable resource for families seeking fun and educational community opportunities.

Hope Coalition of Boulder County
Supports Depression Awareness and Suicide Prevention in Boulder County.

Parent Engagement Network​ 
The Parent Engagement Network (PEN) is a grassroots, parent-led 501 (c)(3) non-profit that uses a strength-based approach to engage, educate, and empower parents to promote the social- emotional and mental wellbeing of youth and families.​
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Teen Topics


Suicide Prevention
  • Great website regarding signs, symptoms, and resources.
  • You Matter is a movement to spread the word that your problems, your worries, your fears, and above all you—unique and real you—matter. And because just about everyone—at some point—hits the wall, we’re here to help.
  • You Matter was created by the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline​ to let people know that suicide is preventable. If you need support, call 1-800-273-8255 or chat with the Lifeline.

More Teen Resources

Alcohol Rehab Guide - Underage Drinking
Get help for alcoholism today.
844-558-4422

Teen Clinic- Free and confidential services
303-442-5160
Al-Ateen
A fellowship of young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Thursdays, 6:15.  Trinity Lutheran Church, Youth Room, 2200 Broadway​
Healthy Kids Initiative
Does your student need health insurance?  Get free support in enrolling in Medicaid and the Child Health Plan Plus.  720-561-6466​

REHABSPOT 
Our web guide would help teens, and their families, learn about the dangers of alcohol and gain the confidence to commit to a life of wellness and sobriety
AddictionCenter 
Young people are more likely to experiment with drugs and alcohol than adults, and these habits could follow them into adulthood. Preventing teenagers from abusing drugs and alcohol means getting them through a vulnerable time in their life.
Vaping  
How to Get Teens to Stop Vaping:  A Guide for Parents and Educators from Sunshine Behavioral Health