School Social Worker Resources
Safety
Safe 2 Tell- Anonymously report anything that concerns or threatens you, your friends, your family or your community.
Colorado Crisis Services
24/7 Crisis support through phone calls/ text messaging and walk in centers.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Free, confidential support for people in distress
Suicide Prevention Lifeline site
Trevor Project
Crisis intervention for LGBTQ youth
Violence Free Colorado
Domestic violence programs
Food Needs
Food Bank of the Rockies – Find food distribution sites by you
Utility Needs
LEAP-federally funded program that helps eligible hard-working Colorado families, seniors and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs.
Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance Program
(TRUA) -offer resources to Denver residents who are facing financial hardship to help prevent eviction or foreclosure .
Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance Program info
Shelter Needs
If you are in need of shelter, reach out to school social worker for additional supports
Urban Peak – Emergency shelter and drop in center for homeless and runaway youth.
Comitis Crisis Center – 24 hour crisis hotline, walk in services and emergency shelter for runaways and homeless 18 and older.
Clothing Needs
Year round clothing for children, need a referral form from social worker.
Mental Health Supports
See social worker to put in direct referral for school based health professional counseling or mental health center of Denver therapeutic services.
Mental Health Supports – Year round clothing for children, need a referral form from social worker. Mental Health Supports
LGBT National Help Line – Confidential peer support, information, local resources. www.glbthotline.org
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ADAD) – Immediate counseling and recommendations for treatment and support to individuals struggling with eating disorders. www.adad.org