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Links to past Mental Health Minutes are below.

 

Get Immediate Support with the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line

Health Solutions West wants to remind everyone in Colorado that free, immediate, and confidential support for emotional, mental health, or substance use concerns is just a call, Text, or web chat away.  If you or a loved one are struggling with issues like grief, anxiety, depression, substance use, suicidal thoughts, or day-to-day emotional distress, help is available 24/7.

How to Connect:

• Dial 988
• Text 988
• Visit the 988 Colorado Website

988 is a behavioral health line staffed by trained specialists. Crucially, it is distinct from 911 and does not always involve law enforcement. You don’t have to be in a crisis to call—it’s also available if you’re concerned about a friend or family member and need confidential advice.

If you are in crisis and the 988 team agrees an in-person response is needed, they can dispatch the Health Solutions West Mobile Crisis Team. This local team of experienced clinicians will come to you to provide support and help manage the situation safely.

With September being Suicide Prevention Month, please help us spread the word that help is always available.   Health Solutions West can be reached at 970-879-2141.

 

This is the continued Mental Health Minute, beginning July 7, 2025.

• Sept. 29, 2025 — Mental Health Minute — Get Immediate Support with the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line
• Sept. 22, 2025 — Mental Health Minute — Theater as an Outlet
• Sept. 14, 2025 –Mental Health Minute — Connection in Times of Adversity
• Sept. 7. 2025 — Mental Health Minute – Sharing stories and building bridges at new event
• Aug. 31, 2025 — Mental Health Minute — Message from Yampatika
• Aug. 25, 2025 — Mental Health Minute — Mental Health After a Critical Incident: How to Help, What to Expect, and Taking Care of Yourself
• Aug. 17, 2025 — Mental Health Minute: Uncertainty Is Part of Life — But It’s Heavier for Some
• Aug. 11, 2025 — Mental Health Minute — Re:generation: A Christ-Centered Path to Lasting Transformation
• Aug. 3, 2025 — Mental Health Minute — Steps to Help Save A Life
• July 28, 2025 — Mental Health Minute — Steamboat Kids & Phones
• July 24-2025 — Mental Health Minute — Starting with the basics
• July 15, 2025 — Mental Health Minute – Helping Others through Peer Engagement and The HOPE Initiative
• LINK to all previous Mental Health Minutes — DECEMBER 1, 2024, THROUGH JUNE 23, 2025