Colorado Spirit

COVID-19 Free Support Line (970) 221-5551

SummitStone Health Partners, in collaboration with the Health District of Northern Larimer County, has been selected to provide mental health disaster response due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A 24-hour counseling and resource call-line is available free of charge to anyone impacted by COVID-19. Services provided by the grant from FEMA, known as Colorado Spirit, can be accessed by calling the Health District’s Connections line at (970) 221-5551.

This warm-line provides a safe, anonymous outlet for those who may be experiencing a number of emotions due to the effects of the pandemic. Trained counselors are here to talk to people of all ages who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, hopelessness, worry or even cabin-fever at levels they never have before. People may not be at the crisis level but are feeling like they need someone to talk to and help them work through this extremely difficult time.

SummitStone will employ two crisis counselors, three warm-line staff, a senior care specialist, and a childcare specialist to supplement the Health District’s counselors and allow for the Connections line to be staffed 24/7. Anyone who may need these services can call (970) 221-5551.

INFORMATION & RESOURCES

How is the Colorado Spirit line funded?

Colorado Spirit is funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with oversight by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and through close collaboration between SummitStone Health Partners and the Health District of Northern Larimer County. The FEMA grant provides for an expansion of the Health District’s Connections line to become a 24/7 resource for those who are impacted by COVID-19 and needing short-term interventions to assist with understanding their current situation and reactions, mitigating stress, promoting effective coping strategies and resilience, and providing emotional support. Crisis counselors, working closely with community organizations, are able to distribute available resources and refer survivors to behavioral health treatment and other services in the community. Services are provided at no cost and are available to anyone who has been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The warm line is available 24/7/365 by calling (970) 221-5551.

SummitStone Health Partners

Health District of Northern Larimer County

The Health District of Northern Larimer County has been meeting local healthcare needs since 1960. Today they provide dental, mental health, prescription assistance, cholesterol, and blood pressure testing, quit tobacco, health insurance assistance and advance care planning services to the residents of northern Larimer County. The Health District partners with other local organizations to assess and plan for the larger health-care needs of the community.

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

The National Suicide Prevention Hotline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals

Call or Text 1-800-273-8255
Options for Deaf/Hard of Hearing: 1-800-799-4889 or Chat with Lifeline
En Español – Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454

Crisis Services

SummitStone Crisis Services offers free, confidential, professional, 24/7 support

If you or someone you know is experiencing a self-defined behavioral health crisis, call 1 (844) 493-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 38255. We can help manage your situation, provide immediate support and consultation, and connect you to resources. You can also call SummitStone directly at (970) 494-4200 anytime day or night.

Visit our Crisis Services page for more information.