Depression is treatable
We envision a community where:
- There is no stigma about depression
- We can identify depression early.
- Seeking help is viewed as a sign of strength.
- Suicide is never considered a solution.
We are heartbroken alongside our community in the wake of the tragedy that took place at the Table Mesa King Soopers on Monday, Mar. 22. We recognize that many people are deeply affected by this event, and we want to provide resources for anyone who may be struggling right now. Please seek help for yourself and your loved ones as we navigate this very difficult time together, and remember that you are not alone.
Free Support Services:
- Colorado Crisis Services – Provides free, confidential and immediate support 24/7/365. Call 1-844-493-8255 (TALK), to speak to a trained professional or text TALK to 38255.
- NAMI HelpLine – The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., ET.
1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org - Crisis Text Line – Text NAMI to 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor and receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
- Mental Health Partners – A Community in Mourning Resources
- HeartLight Center and Tru Community Care – Community grief support groups
Helpful information on coping with traumatic events:
- NAMI 7 Tools for Managing Traumatic Stress https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/October-2020/7-Tools-for-Managing-Traumatic-Stress
- Managing your distress in the aftermath of a shooting https://www.apa.org/topics/mass-shooting
- NAMI Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Support https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Posttraumatic-Stress-Disorder/Support
- Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event http://childmind.org/wp-content/uploads/Child-Mind-Intitute-Parents-Guide-Traumatic-Event.pdf
- Trauma Guides from the Child Mind Institute http://childmind.org/wp-content/uploads/Child-Mind-Intitute-Parents-Guide-Traumatic-Event.pdf
CU Boulder: Ways to support yourself and each other through a traumatic experience https://www.colorado.edu/health/ways-support-yourself-and-each-other-through-traumatic-experience
We will be adding resources to our website as we learn about them. Please email us at info@namibouldercounty.org if you have resources to share with the community.
What To Do Right Now
Though we are not a crisis intervention center,
we do care very much about what happens to you.
For IMMEDIATE HELP CALL: 911
OR the Colorado Crisis Line at 1-844-493-8255
National hotline is 1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-784-2433
Colorado Text Line: text TALK to 38255
National Text line: text HOME to 741741
Supporting Depression Awareness & Suicide Prevention
with Education and Advocacy in Boulder County, CO
We are an amazing volunteer coalition who plan and put together events & trainings to help educate our community.
