COVID-19 Information & Resources
COVID-19 resources, news, & updates
We know that disasters like these can take a toll on those with mental health and substance use disorders, so we’ve created a page with helpful resources, articles, and tips for maintaining your mental health and recovery during the COVID-19 outbreak. We will try and keep this page updated as much as possible for our community.
Local Services Updates
Larimer County Government
https://www.larimer.org/health/communicable-disease/coronavirus-covid-19
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Connections & CAYAC – 970.221.5551
Connections can help identify your concerns and personally guide you to appropriate options, including support, further assessment and treatment if needed. It all starts with a phone call or visit with one of our specialists.
Crisis Support
SummitStone Crisis Services – 970.494.4200
Walk-in crisis services (call ahead first) 1217 Riverside Avenue, Fort Collins, CO
Local Crisis Line 970-494-4200 ext. 4 or text TALK to 38255 to receive mental health crisis support
The Trevor Project LGBTQIA+ Support, TrevorLifeline 1-866-488-7386
If you are thinking about suicide and in need of immediate support, please call the TrevorLifeline at 1-866-488-7386 or Text START to 678678 . Find more support at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Articles & Tools
Other learning
Let’s talk about what’s killing us, the stuff that’s hard to comprehend and getting worse every day. Lemonada co-founder and author Stephanie Wittels Wachs confronts massive epidemics with humanity, wit, and a quest for progress. Starting with overdose deaths and the opioid crisis, we zoom in on a person’s last day of life, exploring how they got there and how we, as a society, have gotten here.
Talking with those around us about alcohol and other substances can reduce negative health consequences, improve family and work life, and promote overall well-being. One Degree: Shift the Influence empowers each of us to be the influence and help change the lives of those we care about.
The Monthly Buzz Newsletter
The Monthly Buzz NewsletterA monthly newsletter compiled by Health District staff to help keep our community and partners informed of current research, training, and news related to mental health and addiction.