09/13/2025
Good Afternoon, Friends,
What’s happened in our community, yet again, is both tragic and terrifying, as parents, as Family members, as Friends. There is now generational trauma due to violence in our schools, and we need to do our very best by showing up with kindness and being supportive.
Not everyone will be ready to talk right away or share how they’re feeling and be open about their emotional state, but when the time is right, there are many resources that can offer support confidentially, and most importantly, they’re available 24/7.
Here are some resources for support:
🌼 Resilience 1220: Confidential, no-cost counseling for youth ages 12-20. https://www.resilience1220.org/
💕 Jefferson Center for Mental Health: Click the link to schedule a session. https://www.jcmh.org/
💟 IMatter: Connects youth with a licensed therapist for up to six free sessions. https://imattercolorado.org/
📚 Colorado Educator Support: Provides support for educator well-being. Call or text 303-724-2500.
🌟 Colorin Colorado: A bilingual site for educators and families of English Language Learners. https://www.colorincolorado.org/
❤️ The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: https://www.nctsn.org/
💻 SAMHSA: Helpful tips for dealing with a traumatic event. https://www.samhsa.gov/.../disaster-preparedness/coping-tips
💻Support After a School Shooting: https://oss.colorado.gov/support-after-a-school-shooting
🌈 Trevor Project Hotline: Crisis intervention and su***de prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth: 866-488-7386
☎️ The Colorado Mental Health Line: Dial or text 988
📱The Colorado Crisis Hotline: 1-844-493-TALK (8255)
