Resources:
Crisis/Help:
Colorado Crisis Services: Text "Talk" to 38255 or call 844-493-8255
Colorado Crisis Services
Crisis Text Line: Text "Start" to 741741
Crisis Text Line
Safety:
Safe 2 Tell
Safe2Tell was founded on the idea that prevention and early intervention is the key to preventing violence and saving lives. It provides an anonymous way for students, parents, school staff and community members to report concerns regarding their safety or the safety of others. You may also call 1-877-542-7233.
Suicide Prevention:
If you need to talk or are concerned about someone else, please call our local Mind Springs Health Crisis Line: 1-888-207-4004 or visit Mind Springs Health
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.
General Community Resources:
Mesa County Department of Human Services
Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce
Western Colorado Community Foundation (Mesa County)
Family/Parenting:
Parent Tool Kit
Parent Toolkit is a one-stop resource developed with parents in mind. It's produced by NBC News Education Nation and supported by Pearson and includes information about almost every aspect of your child's development, because they're all connected.
Family Education
Provides parents with educational printables, games, activities, parenting ideas, tips, family advice, and information on learning disabilities for children of all ages: toddlers, babies, elementary-aged children, and teenagers, K-12.
NetSmartz
NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) that provides age-appropriate resources to help teach children how to be safer on and offline. The program is designed for children ages 5-17, parents and guardians, educators, and law enforcement. With resources such as videos, games, activity cards, and presentations, NetSmartz entertains while it educates.
SafeKids
SafeKids.com is one of the oldest and most enduring sites for Internet safety.