Second Wind Links



COLORADO RESOURCES:


Carson J. Spencer Foundation – Supports programs and services dedicated to early intervention and effective treatment for people with bipolar disorder and suicidal ideation.

CENTUS Counseling, Consulting & Education - Provdes high-quality counseling and mental health treatment services at an affordable cost in Denver.  They have other locations nationally through The Samaritan Institute. 

Colorado Coalition for the Medically Underserved – Includes database by county for medical assistance.

Colorado Dept. of Human Services, Mental Health Division – Ensures culturally competent, comprehensive care that promotes individual, family, and community resiliency and recovery. The Division provides to the public mental health system leadership and expertise in policy, program development, evaluation, quality improvement, training, consultation and resources acquisition.

Colorado Health Guide – Includes a mental health guide and depression screening tool.

Colorado Office of Suicide Prevention(OSP) – Mission is“Linking Communities, Building Awareness, Preventing Suicide”. The OSP Manager is Jarrod Hindman. He can be reached at 303.692.2539

Colorado public school districts has informational websites for most Colorado public school districts.

The Colorado Trust - The Colorado Trust's seven-year (2005-2012), $13.1 million Equality in Health Initiative seeks to reduce health disparities in Colorado.  Through this initiative, nonprofit organizations and educational institutions across the state selected as grantees (including the Second Wind Fund) are working to bring about improvements in one or more of the following areas:  equality in treatment in medical services, equal access to care, equal environmental conditions and health behaviors among racial and ethnic minorities.

Comitis Crisis Center, 303.343.9890, Aurora, CO–Offers a variety of local emergency services, including a 24/7 hotline, counseling, housing, etc.

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86-bed freestanding hospital offering free mental health evaluations and comprehensive psychiatric care for adults and adolescents. Centrally located in Littleton, near downtown Denver, the facility is easily accessible to families throughout the Front Range.

HOPE Coalition of Boulder is a Boulder, CO organization dedicated to supporting depression awareness and suicide prevention in Boulder County.

Jefferson Center for Mental Health – Serves Jefferson, Gilpin, and Clear Creek Counties in promoting a better quality of life and fostering recovery for people with mental health disorders and problems.

Jefferson Center for Mental Health: End Teen Suicide Life Matters–The Tri-County End Teen Suicide Program is dedicated to identifying and providing help to troubled teens in Jefferson, Gilpin and Clear Creek counties.

Kiwanis Club of Castle Pines – is Second Wind’s Douglas County affiliate.

L.E.A.P. Life Enhancement Activities Program – Provides Denver metro-wide social and recreational activities for people challenged by mental illness, their families and friends.

Mental Health Association of Colorado – Website includes free and confidential mental health screenings.

Mesa County(Grand Junction) suicide prevention program –Covers the various suicide prevention initiatives available in Mesa County. This office serves as Second Wind’s affiliate on the Western slope.

The Metro Community Provider Network (MCPN) is the health care safety net in Jefferson and Arapahoe counties, as well as the City of Aurora. Services within the area are developed to provide primary health care for people who have no other access to health care. Well Child Care, immunizations, obstetrics, gynecology, and chronic disease management are among the most often-requested services. MCPN also offers mental health services in Jefferson county

Project CASE – Devoted to understanding depression and using ASIST training to save the lives of those at risk of suicide.

Rainbow Alley – Rainbow Alley is a drop-in center designed to support GLBT youth and their allies ages 12-21.

SAFE-TEEN - Gives school staff the training and the tools needed to effectively educate students in suicide prevention and mental health awareness.

SPIN – Suicide Prevention Intervention Network, founded by Bob and Jan Burnside, is committed to suicide prevention and intervention through education and survivor support.

Suicide Education and Support Services of Weld County –Educates the community on the issue of suicide and provides support to those who have lost someone to suicide.

Suicide Resource Center of Larimer County - Works to prevent suicide in the communities within Larimer County, Colorado, offering community education, school programs, depression support, and grief support.

The Suicide Prevention Partnership of Pikes Peak Region –Works to unite the community in addressing suicide in the Pikes Peak Region through education, intervention and postvention for the purpose of reducing the incidence of suicide in the Pikes Peak Region through education, intervention and survivor support services. (Note–The SPPPR is Second Wind’s Pikes Peak partner.)

Threshold Passages, Inc. - Provides group mentoring for males between 12 and 17 who would benefit from regular interaction with dedicated, conscientious adult males in their lives. 

 

NATIONAL RESOURCES:


Active Minds On Campus – is the nation’s only peer-to-peer organization dedicated to the mental health of college students. Active Minds on Campus works for mental health awareness, education, and advocacy on college campuses.

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has posted a list of resources for parents, teachers, students, schools and pediatricians. The resources address how to cope in the aftermath of a tragedy such as Virginia Tech’s, as well as topics such as violence prevention, school safety, and suicide prevention.

American Association of Suicidology’s has information on “Understanding and helping the suicidal person”.

American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry –National professional medical association dedicated to treating and improving the quality of life for children, adolescents, and families affected by mental health disorders. Their website includes extensive resources for families.

American Association of Suicidology - Dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide. Site includes a variety of resources for survivors, including suggested books and support groups.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education and reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide.

American Psychiatric Association – Site offers mental health fact sheets, medication info, etc.

For referrals to mental health professionals, contact the American Psychiatric Association at 1-888-357-7924 or the American Psychological Association at 1-800-964-2000. In addition, Second Wind has approximately 60 mental health therapists in the Denver metro area who are recommended.

Anxiety Disorders Association of America - Promotes the prevention, treatment and cure of anxiety disorders and to improve the lives of all people who suffer from them.

Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) - Provides information about mental health via a toll-free telephone number (1-800-789-2647), their website, and more than 200 publications.

Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation – Parent-led, Web-based organization of families raising children diagnosed with, or at risk for, Pediatric Bipolar Disorder. The provide information on Pediatric Bipolar Disorder, a variety of resources, and a network of parents and experts who can help.

Children’s Grief Education Association, Navigating Children’s Grief – CGEA is dedicated to serving the needs of grieving children and families and to providing education and support to those who serve them. They may be contacted at: (303) 722-2319 or Toll-Free at (877) 722-2319 or Email: info(at)childgrief.org.

Community Voices - works to make healthcare, including mental health, available to all.

Dual Recovery Anonymous – Support for those who have both a mental health and alcohol/substance abuse problem.

Emotions Anonymous – 12 step program, similar to Alcoholics Anonymous, with weekly meetings throughout the country for the purpose of working through recovery from emotional difficulties.

Families for Depression Awareness - Helps families recognize and cope with depressive disorders. Sites includes a Mood Questionnaire.

Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health - Dedicated to helping children with mental health needs and their families achieve a better quality of life.

Fierce Goodbye, a faith-based perspective on suicide that resulted in the TV special, The Fierce Goodbye, offers a multitude of resources on suicide prevention and for survivors.

Find the Light is a support group for those with anxiety or other mental health problems.

Games Adolescents Shouldn’t Play (GASP) is a national group that works to prevent deaths by the choking game.

"Half of Us"...a campaign to reduce the student suicide rate, fight the stigma of mental health on college campuses and connect students and their friends to the resources and help they need.

Healthfinder - links to government agencies, nonprofit organizations and universities.

HealthLinks – Free world-wide directory/portal service for healthcare professionals and consumers to assist in locating medical and healthcare information, resources, services, and practitioners.

The Jed Foundation focuses on strengthening the mental health safety net for college students. Their website includes resources for college students, parents, and colleges.

Mayo Clinic Treatment Center – Information on mental health and mental illness, specific disorders and mental health treatments.

Mental Health America – Promotes mental health, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illness through advocacy, education, research and service. Mental Health America also provide mental health information in Spanish.

Mental Health & Disability Advocacy & Information - Web links provided by Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law.

Mental Health Resources for Adolescents – Resources provided by the Center for Adolescent and Family Studies.

National Alliance for Mentally Ill – A family support and advocacy organization that includes local chapters.

National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) represents and supports school psychology through leadership to enhance the mental health and educational competence of all children.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) article,“Older Adults–Depression and Suicide Facts”.

National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare –Provides education, advocacy&networking for community providers of mental health&addiction treatment services.

National Institute of Mental Health – Site includes detailed articles on mental health disorders and treatment.

National Mental Health Consumers Self-Help Clearing House – Helps consumers organize coalitions, establish self-help groups and other consumer-driven services, advocate for mental health reform, and fight the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illnesses.

National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP) – Sponsored by the Surgeon General and a collaborative effort of SAMHSA, CDC, NIH, NRSA, and HIS. It represents combined work of advocates, clinicians, researchers and suicide survivors in the U.S. and includes a wide variety of helpful resources.

Obsessive Compulsive Foundation - Website offers information about OCD and related disorders, as well as OCD support groups.

President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health –Report on mental health in America ordered by President George W. Bush.

Pubmed – Site has articles and resources on mental health topics.

Samaritan Institute - National organization promoting healing and wholeness in mind, body, spirit and communityfor individuals, families and organizations.  They provide affordable, professional psychological counseling and testing in numerous locations.   

SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education) - their mission is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, reduce stigma, and serve as a resource for those touched by suicide.

Schizophrenia and Schizophrenia-related illness information can be found at the World Fellowship for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders site.

Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) – Supports suicide prevention to advance the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP). SPRC provides prevention support, training , and resource materials to strengthen suicide prevention networks and is the first federally funded center of its kind.

Suicide Prevention Resource Center article on“Promoting Mental Health and Preventing Suicide in College and University Settings”.

TeenScreen – The Columbia University TeenScreen Program is a national mental health and suicide risk screening program for youth.

What A Difference A Friend Makes – Part of the National Anti Stigma Campaign sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) developed to encourage, educate, and inspire people between 18 and 25 to support their friends who are experiencing mental health problems; includes information about mental health illnesses and resources.

Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program – Offers motivational programming, consulting, community and staff development, parent and community workshops and presentations, youth education programs, and survivor support.

 

STATISTICAL AND RESEARCH INFORMATION:

 

Center for Disease Control and Prevention – Information on their site and links for other sources for statistics as well. They also have a public inquiry line at 404.639.3534.

Centre for Suicide Education – Offers articles on various topics concerning suicide.

Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General – A 500 page document released on 12/13/1999 which provides an up-to-date review of scientific advances in the study of mental health and mental illness, including youth suicide.

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control - National site for suicide Information, prevention strategies, and links.

World Health Organization - Includes information on other countries as well as the U.S.

 

SURVIVOR RESOURCES:

American Association of Suicidology - Site includes a variety of resources for survivors, including suggested books and support groups located throughout the country.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention offers a guide,“Surviving A Suicide Loss: A Financial Guide” that includes lots of helpful information for survivors.

For referrals to mental health professionals in the Denver metro area, Second Wind's therapist roster includes 60 highly recommended mental health therapists. You may also contact the American Psychiatric Association at 1-888-357-7924 or the American Psychological Association at 1-800-964-2000.

The Brighton Heartbeat Group meets monthly at the Platte Valley Medical Center the first Saturday from 10:00 to 11:15 am and the third Monday from 6:15 to 7:30 pm. Call 303-659-6743 for more information or visit Project CASE.

The Compassionate Friends – Grief support after the death of a child with chapters throughout the country.

The Dougy Center (the National Center for Grieving Children and Families) publishes resources for helping children and teens who are grieving the death of a parent, sibling, or friend. Call 1-503-775-5683 for assistance.

Fierce Goodbye, a faith-based perspective on suicide offers a multitude of resources for survivors.

“Friends and Families of Suicides” is an e-mail support group. Contact arlynsmom(at)alltel.net to join.

Heartbeat Survivors After Suicide – Grief support after the suicide of a loved one or friend. The Denver North Metro Heartbeat Group meets monthly the first Tuesday at Exemple Lutheran Medical Center. The South Metro Denver Heartbeat Group meets monthly the second Tuesday at Littleton Adventist Hospital, 7700 S. Broadway at 7 pm.

Parents Surviving Suicide – This Denver metro area group meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Room 210, 4500 E. Hampden Avenue. They do not have a website at this time. For more information, contact:

Suicide Education and Support Services of Weld County, Colorado – Offers suicide grief support groups in Weld County.

Suicide Resource Center of Larimer County, Colorado – Offers suicide grief support group information.