RESOURCES

Crisis Help Lines

Second Wind Fund is NOT a crisis line. If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs immediate assistance, call 911 or:

In Case of Emergency

Call 911 immediately or go to the nearest hospital emergency room

Colorado Crisis Services

Call 988 or text “TALK” to 38255

coloradocrisisservices.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call 988 or text “TALK” to 38255

suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio

1-888-628-9454

suicidepreventionlifeline.org

The Trevor Project LGBTQIA+ Services

Call 866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678-678

thetrevorproject.org

Youth Suicide Prevention in Colorado

Suicide is currently the leading cause of death for youth in Colorado. There are many effective suicide prevention programs that bring hope, optimism, and recovery to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide and their families.

Second Wind Fund helps children and teens at risk for suicide by connecting them with experienced, licensed therapists when they have no other access to such care. When reading statistics about youth suicide it is important to remember the simple fact that treatment works and recovery is possible.

Mental Health Resources

Suicide is currently the leading cause of death for youth ages 10-24 in Colorado. There are many effective suicide prevention programs now being implemented that bring hope, optimism, and recovery to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide and their families. Second Wind Fund (SWF) helps children and youth at risk for suicide by connecting them with experienced, licensed therapists when they have no other access to such care. When reading statistics about youth suicide it is important to remember the simple fact that treatment works and recovery is possible.

BIPOC/LGBTQ Mental Health Resources

Mental Health America

Promotes mental health, the prevention of mental health disorders and achieving victory over mental illness through advocacy, education, research and service.

Mental Health Colorado

The state of Colorado’s leading advocate for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Provides information regarding mental health disorders, diagnoses, current research, as well as resources and current news and articles regarding mental health.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

This organization offers information about mental health and substance abuse, as well as current publications, resources and a provider and facility locator for treatment.

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Theravive

A network of licensed therapists and psychologists committed to helping people receive the best mental health care available. Through building bridges with others, they continually strive to lower mental health stigma.

Support Programs and Community Resources

Heartbeat

Heartbeat is a Colorado Springs-based peer support group offering empathy, encouragement, and direction following the suicide of a loved one.

Judi's House

Provides support groups for children and their families grieving the death of a loved one from any cause, including suicide.

American Association of Suicidology

AAS promotes the understanding and prevention of suicide and support those who have been affected by it. They provide resources for suicide loss and suicide attempt survivors.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Find a suicide bereavement support group in your area.

Colorado School Safety Resource Center (CSSRC)

Provides free consultation, resources, trainings and technical assistance to foster safe and secure learning environments, positive school climates and early intervention to prevent crisis situations.

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Warning Signs

Evidence that someone is seriously planning to die by suicide represents a clear signal that help is needed. By some estimates, four out of five people who die by suicide have tried to warn others of their intent through verbal statements, written notes, demonstrating a preoccupation with death or other behavior indicating that they are planning to end their life.

Be aware of these common warning signs which, when acted upon, can save lives, such as:

Talk about suicide, death, and/or no reason to live
Be preoccupied with death and dying
Withdraw from friends and/or social activities
Have a recent severe loss (especially relationship) or threat of a significant loss
Experience drastic changes in behavior
Lose interest in hobbies, work, school, etc.
Prepare for death by making out a will (unexpectedly) and final arrangements
Give away prized possessions
Have attempted suicide before
Take unnecessary risks; be reckless and/or impulsive
Lose interest in their personal appearance
Increase their use of alcohol or drugs
Express a sense of hopelessness
Be faced with a situation of humiliation or failure
Be faced with a disciplinary crisis
Have a history of violence or hostility
Have been unwilling to “connect” with potential helpers

Suicide affects all ages, nationalities, genders, and socio-economic backgrounds, and many people at some time in life think about suicide. Most everyone decides to live because they come to realize that the crisis is temporary, but death is not. On the other hand, people in the midst of a crisis often perceive their dilemma as inescapable and feel an utter loss of control.

Be aware of these Feelings, Thoughts and Behaviors:

Can’t stop the pain
Can’t think clearly
Can’t make decisions
Can’t see any way out
Can’t sleep, eat or work
Can’t get out of the depression
Can’t make the sadness go away
Can’t see the possibility of change
Can’t see themselves as worthwhile
Can’t get someone’s attention
Can’t seem to get control

Partnership Highlight: Green Mountain Presbyterian Church

Second Wind Fund is incredibly fortunate to have a tight-knit community of support. We are especially grateful for one of our longest community partners, Green Mountain Presbyterian Church. They have been with Second Wind Fund since our inception as an organization in 2002. Since then, they have provided SWF with financial support, event meeting space, grant writing assistance and meet regularly as a community to stay up-to-date with SWF’s program activities. They have always been a special part of our community and we are grateful for their continual support and generosity!