On this page, you'll find information on crisis services and how to recognize the warning signs of a mental health condition in teens and young adults. If you're a teen looking for help with a mental or behavioral health question or condition, please navigate to the Resources for Youth and Young Adults page. If you're an adult looking for help for a teen or young adult in your life, please navigate to the Resources for Parents and Caregivers page.
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Source: NAMI
An essential first step in preventing Teen Suicide is to recognize the warning signs and knowing how to respond. From the El Paso County Department of Public Health:
Recognize the warning signs | Understand how to get help for a youth at-risk for suicide |
- Talking about dying | - Express concern |
- Recent loss (death, divorce in family, broken relationship, etc.) | - Ask directly about suicide |
- Change in: personality, behavior, sleep patterns, eating habits. |
- Encourage them to seek help (hotlines, crisis services, |
- Fear of losing control | -Involve an adult they trust |
- Low self-esteem | -Call 911 for immediate concerns about safety |
- No hope for the future |
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or text "TALK" to 38255. These numbers will connect you to a safe and confidential crisis services by trained mental health professionals.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please do not hesitate to call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or text "TALK" to 38255. These numbers will connect you to a safe and confidential crisis services by trained mental health professionals. Colorado Crisis Services also operates walk-in crisis centers at 115 S. Parkside Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80910.
Below the surface is a crisis text line for teens that recognizes the fine line between feeling OK and not OK. It's free, confidential, and, since every struggle is different, personal. All counselors are trained to help texters deals with their unique situation.
Click Here for more information on the program and FAQs.
Just text TALK to 38255 or call 1-844-493-8255 if you are unable to text to connect with a counselor.