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We are devastated by the shooting late Saturday night at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ club in Colorado Springs. These types of events are heartbreaking for our nation, but this incident is especially difficult since this terrible act of violence took place in our community.
As the regional Accountable Entity (RAE) for El Paso County, Colorado Community Health Alliance (CCHA) is committed to meeting the needs of Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program) members impacted by the shooting. CCHA services are part of your Health First Colorado benefits, so there is no cost to you. Learn more about your member benefits and services at CCHAcares.com/benefits.
The following is a list of helpful resources you can use in your time of need. You also have us, at CCHA Members Support Services to help connect you to resources and support.
Urgent Needs
Colorado Crisis Services hotline: Call 1-844-493-8255 or text "TALK" to 38255 to speak with a trained counselor or professional. Counselors are also available at walk-in locations or online between 4 pm and 12 am.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 or chat online (available 24/7)
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) offers 24/7 call, text and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. Youth can request a counselor who specifically focuses on the needs of LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults via call, text, and chat.
Diversus Health Lighthouse Walk-in Crisis Center offers a 24/7 walk-in crisis center for all ages, regardless of ability to pay, for crisis services and counseling, as well as around the clock care for mental wellbeing.
Diversus Health Lighthouse Walk-in Crisis Center
115 S. Parkside Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
719-635-7000
Youth-Focused Crisis Services and Mental Health Resources
Below the Surface aims to help teens connect to and get support from the Colorado Crisis Services (CCS) text line. Text TALK to 38255 to speak with a trained counselor 24/7 on a personal, free, confidential line.
I Matter provides up to six free therapy sessions for any Colorado youth 18 years of age or younger, or 21 years of age or younger if receiving special education services. Therapy is provided by licensed clinicians in Colorado. Visit IMatterColorado.org to sign up for free therapy sessions.
Inside Out Youth Services builds access, equity, and power with LGBTQIA2+ young people, through leadership, advocacy, community-building, education, and peer support. Find a list of LGBTQIA+ resources at InsideOutYS.org/Resources.
The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential, and 100% free.
Other LGBTQ+ Resources
LGBTQ+ National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
Resource List for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Health
Behavioral Health Services
Behavioral Health services include both mental health and substance use treatment. If you are feeling sad or anxious, drinking too much alcohol or using other drugs, you may need behavioral health services. Behavioral health services can help you with your emotional, mental and social well-being. Learn more about how CCHA can coordinate your behavioral health services. For a directory of nearby primary care and behavioral health providers who accept Health First Colorado, visit CCHAcares.com/findadoc.
Responding to Behavioral Health Concerns in El Paso County
OwnPath connects Coloradans with behavioral health providers licensed by the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) and to search for specific services or use a guided search to identify providers or resources that best meet their needs.
National Alliance on Mental Illness Colorado Springs creates and cultivates a welcoming community of peers who educate, support and advocate for people and families living with mental health conditions. It offers in-person and virtual support groups.
Hard Beauty provides recovery services including coaching, support groups, professional development, peer recovery support and community events.
Peak View Behavioral Health offers complimentary assessments 24/7 for individuals of all ages seeking help and support for mental health and/or substance abuse.
Peak View Behavioral Health
7353 Sisters Grove
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Behavioral Health Assessment team: 719-355-1028 | Main line: 719-444-8484
Diversus Health offers a 24/7 walk-in crisis center for all ages, regardless of ability to pay, for crisis services and counseling, as well as around the clock care for mental wellbeing.
Diversus Health
115 S. Parkside Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
719-635-7000
Cedar Springs Hospital offers 24/7 referrals and assessments by phone or online for individuals of all ages who suffer from psychiatric disorders, substance abuse or co-occuring conditions.
Cedar Springs Hospital
2135 Southgate Rd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
719-633-4114
How You Can Help
Colorado Healing Fund provides a secure way to donate to victims of the Club Q tragedy.
Resource availability may change. Please follow individual links for timely updates.
Last Updated 11.22.2022