Useful Websites
Colorado Crisis Services
Colorado Crisis Line, 844-493-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 38255
The Colorado Crisis Line connects callers with experienced professionals, counselors, and peer specialists who are able to provide immediate support and, as necessary, connect people in crisis to a network of resources including crisis resources including: Crisis Walk-in Centers and Mobile Crisis Services.
The Colorado Crisis Line and Crisis Walk-in Centers provide access to confidential and immediate help for any mental health, substance use, or emotional concern, 24/7/365.
http://coloradocrisisservices.org/
METRO DENVER REGION WALKIN CENTER LOCATIONS
Colorado Crisis Line, 844-493-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 38255
The Colorado Crisis Line connects callers with experienced professionals, counselors, and peer specialists who are able to provide immediate support and, as necessary, connect people in crisis to a network of resources including crisis resources including: Crisis Walk-in Centers and Mobile Crisis Services.
The Colorado Crisis Line and Crisis Walk-in Centers provide access to confidential and immediate help for any mental health, substance use, or emotional concern, 24/7/365.
http://coloradocrisisservices.org/
METRO DENVER REGION WALKIN CENTER LOCATIONS
- 2551 W 84th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80031 - 791 Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80011 (Services 7am-11pm) - 6509 S Santa Fe Drive
Littleton, CO 80120 - 1000 Alpine Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304 - 2206 Victor Street
Aurora, CO 80045 - 4353 E Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80220 - 12055 W 2nd Place
Lakewood, CO 80228
General Information/Support
National Suicide Hotline
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/GetHelp/Default.aspx
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Institute for Mental Illness
http://www.nimh.nih.gov
Information on all types of mental illness and treatments
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
http://www.nami.org/
Support for people with mental illness or for those who have friends or family with mental illness
Women's Health
Massachusetts General-website specifically for women's mental health
http://www.womensmentalhealth.org/
This website provides a range of current information including discussion of new research findings in women’s mental health and how such investigations inform day-to-day clinical practice.
Postpartum Support International
http://www.postpartum.net/
MotherToBaby
http://www.mothertobaby.org/
MotherToBaby, a service of the non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists, is dedicated to providing evidence-based information to mothers, health care professionals, and the general public about medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
www.dbsalliance.org
Education and support for people with depression and bipolar illnesses
Attention Deficit Disorder
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
http://www.chadd.org
Information on diagnosis, treatment and behavioral strategies
Sleep
http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/
National Suicide Hotline
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/GetHelp/Default.aspx
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Institute for Mental Illness
http://www.nimh.nih.gov
Information on all types of mental illness and treatments
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
http://www.nami.org/
Support for people with mental illness or for those who have friends or family with mental illness
Women's Health
Massachusetts General-website specifically for women's mental health
http://www.womensmentalhealth.org/
This website provides a range of current information including discussion of new research findings in women’s mental health and how such investigations inform day-to-day clinical practice.
Postpartum Support International
http://www.postpartum.net/
MotherToBaby
http://www.mothertobaby.org/
MotherToBaby, a service of the non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists, is dedicated to providing evidence-based information to mothers, health care professionals, and the general public about medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
www.dbsalliance.org
Education and support for people with depression and bipolar illnesses
Attention Deficit Disorder
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
http://www.chadd.org
Information on diagnosis, treatment and behavioral strategies
Sleep
http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/
Brene Brown on Empathy
RSA Shorts
www.theRSA.org
RSA Shorts
www.theRSA.org
Denver Metro Area Hospitals with Psychiatric Units
It is my hope that you will not require this information, but if there ever does come a time that you may need to be evaluated for hospitalization, the following hospitals have psychiatric units and thus are familiar with psychiatric care.
Porter Adventist Hospital- South Denver
http://www.porterhospital.org/behavioralhealth
2525 S Downing St. South
Denver, CO 80210
303-765-6969-Inpatient Referrals/24-Hour Point of Care Access
West Pines/Lutheran-Wheat Ridge
http://www.westpinesrecovery.org/overviewpc/
West Pines Behavioral Health, Cedar Building
3400 Lutheran Parkway
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
303-467-4080
Centennial Peaks-Louisville
http://www.centennialpeaks.com/
2255 S. 88th Street
Louisville, CO 80027
No walk-ins
303-673-9990- available 24/7 for phone assessments
Highlands Behavioral Health-Littleton
http://www.highlandsbhs.com/
8565 S. Poplar Way
Littleton, Colorado 80130The facility is open for admission 7 days per week, 24 hours per day. Mental health level of care assessments are provided free of charge. Walk-ins are welcome, however scheduled appointments are preferred
720-348-2800- available 24/7 for phone assessments
Medical Center of Aurora
http://www.auroramed.com/about_us/hospital-campuses/behavioral-health-services.htm
No walk-ins are accepted. Admissions are coordinated through hospital emergency departments through an admissions triage process
303-360-3700
Denver Health Medical Center-Denver
http://denverhealth.org/Services/BHS/BehavioralHealthServices/AdultInpatientMentalHealthCare.aspx
777 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204
303- 602-HELP (4357)
Denver Springs- Centennial
http://www.denversprings.com/
8835 American Way
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 613-5104
No Walk Ins
Porter Adventist Hospital- South Denver
http://www.porterhospital.org/behavioralhealth
2525 S Downing St. South
Denver, CO 80210
303-765-6969-Inpatient Referrals/24-Hour Point of Care Access
West Pines/Lutheran-Wheat Ridge
http://www.westpinesrecovery.org/overviewpc/
West Pines Behavioral Health, Cedar Building
3400 Lutheran Parkway
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
303-467-4080
Centennial Peaks-Louisville
http://www.centennialpeaks.com/
2255 S. 88th Street
Louisville, CO 80027
No walk-ins
303-673-9990- available 24/7 for phone assessments
Highlands Behavioral Health-Littleton
http://www.highlandsbhs.com/
8565 S. Poplar Way
Littleton, Colorado 80130The facility is open for admission 7 days per week, 24 hours per day. Mental health level of care assessments are provided free of charge. Walk-ins are welcome, however scheduled appointments are preferred
720-348-2800- available 24/7 for phone assessments
Medical Center of Aurora
http://www.auroramed.com/about_us/hospital-campuses/behavioral-health-services.htm
No walk-ins are accepted. Admissions are coordinated through hospital emergency departments through an admissions triage process
303-360-3700
Denver Health Medical Center-Denver
http://denverhealth.org/Services/BHS/BehavioralHealthServices/AdultInpatientMentalHealthCare.aspx
777 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204
303- 602-HELP (4357)
Denver Springs- Centennial
http://www.denversprings.com/
8835 American Way
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 613-5104
No Walk Ins
Denver Metro Area Partial Hospital and Intensive Outpatient Programs
Partial Hospital Programs and Intensive Outpatient Programs provide additional treatment modalities, structure, and support. They are voluntary and do not require you to stay in the hospital. They typically consist of treatment for several hours per day, 3-5 days per week.
Porter Adventist Hospital- South Denver
https://www.centura.org/care-and-health/behavioral-health/behavioral-health-services
2525 S Downing St. South
Denver, CO 80210
303-290-6500
Wellness Treatment Center- Englewood
http://www.wellnesstreatmentcenter.com
800 Englewood Parkway
Suite B202
Englewood, CO 80110
303.777.0303
West Pines-Wheatridge
3400 Lutheran Parkway
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
303-467-4080 OPT 9#
Centennial Peaks-Louisville
2255 S. 88th Street
Louisville, CO 80027
http://centennialpeaks.com/adult/intensive-outpatient/
303-673-9990- available 24/7 for phone assessments
Denver Springs- Centennial
8835 American Way
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 613-5104
Intensive Outpatient:
http://www.denversprings.com/our-approach/intensive-outpatient-program.stml
Partial Hospitalization:
http://www.denversprings.com/our-approach/partial-hospitalization-program.stml
Porter Adventist Hospital- South Denver
https://www.centura.org/care-and-health/behavioral-health/behavioral-health-services
2525 S Downing St. South
Denver, CO 80210
303-290-6500
Wellness Treatment Center- Englewood
http://www.wellnesstreatmentcenter.com
800 Englewood Parkway
Suite B202
Englewood, CO 80110
303.777.0303
West Pines-Wheatridge
3400 Lutheran Parkway
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
303-467-4080 OPT 9#
Centennial Peaks-Louisville
2255 S. 88th Street
Louisville, CO 80027
http://centennialpeaks.com/adult/intensive-outpatient/
303-673-9990- available 24/7 for phone assessments
Denver Springs- Centennial
8835 American Way
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 613-5104
Intensive Outpatient:
http://www.denversprings.com/our-approach/intensive-outpatient-program.stml
Partial Hospitalization:
http://www.denversprings.com/our-approach/partial-hospitalization-program.stml
"11 Things Your Psychiatrist Wants You to Know"
By Kristen Compton, M.D.
Posted with author's permission
By Kristen Compton, M.D.
Posted with author's permission