Mental Health Resources
Socio-Emotional Resources
Click here for a document of resources organized by eDCSD counselors.
I Matter
I Matter is a Colorado Behavioral Health Services program that provides access to FREE mental health support for youth under 18 (under 21 if receiving special education services).
The program provides 3 behavioral health sessions for Colorado youth.
The counseling team is putting stickers in your mailbox. Please display these stickers and encourage our students to take advantage of the program!
https://imattercolorado.org/
Are you struggling with or looking for resources in areas like depression, grief, substance abuse, suicide, eating disorders, anxiety, homeless resources, etc.? Click HERE for some amazing resources available to you!
If you don't know where to begin finding help for mental health, substance use, or emotional issue, call Colorado Crisis Services. Whether the call is for you or someone you know, they will provide confidential and immediate professional help.
*24/7
*Statewide
*Immediate Crisis Intervention
1-844-493-TALK (8255)
text TALK to 38255
www.ColoradoCrisisServices.org
Grow Youth Center
Parker Youth will have a safe and enriching place to hang out, build healthy peer and trusted adult relationships, and explore their awesome after school, Monday through Friday. Some of the programs offered will include anti-bullying/martial arts empowerment, art exploration,
The grow youth center is FREE for middle schoolers and high schoolers (minimum 12 years old) to attend thanks to local supporters of G
Youth Center Hours and Location
10355 S Progress Way, Parker (
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3:30-7:30 PM
Tuesday, Thursday 3:30-5:30 PM
Low-cost counseling available through Denver Seminary
We offer low-cost care to the community. Is there a way that we can get the word out about DCC services to DougCo schools to be a possible referral to students, family, and staff that may be looking for counseling services? Denver Counseling Center is located at 6399 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton, Colo., 80120. If you have questions or want to learn more, visit us online at Denver Counseling Center, email DenverCounselingCenter@ denverseminary.edu or call us at 303.762-6987 directly.
Talking to Children About Violence
In the wake of growing violent acts at school campuses, many students may have questions or express fears about going to school. Here is a great resource for talking to students about school violence. If you need assistance with talking to your students about these sensitive subjects, please do not hesitate to reach out to anyone on our staff.
Talking to Children About Violence