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As a proponent of strong mental health for youth in Colorado, Second Wind Fund is deeply troubled by the Supreme Court’s decision to overrule Colorado’s protections against conversion therapy. For years, respected medical and psychological institutions have made it clear that conversion therapy is not only ineffective but actively harmful for LGBTQ+ youth and our […]

A note from Our Executive Director: My favorite characteristic of Second Wind Fund (SWF) is how grounded in the community it is. We are not the result of one person’s ideas or even experience, but rather the outcome of an entire community of people who decided youth suicide could no longer be tolerated. That origin […]

Colorado’s Youth Suicide Rate Drops to Lowest Level Since 2007 – A Milestone Worth Celebrating According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Colorado’s youth suicide rate has declined to its lowest level since 2007. Last year, among those ages 10 to 18, there were 39 suicide deaths – putting the rate at 5.85 per […]

Second Wind Fund stands with the LGBTQ+ community. Second Wind Fund exists to decrease suicide among youth by removing barriers to treatment. “Barriers” can take many forms. Often, they’re financial—families unable to afford mental health care. Other times, they stem from systemic shortcomings in a healthcare system that continues to marginalize mental health. But many […]

We’re thrilled to welcome Carolyn McDonald, LCSW PMH-C, to Second Wind Fund as our new Program Director! With more than two decades of experience in youth mental health, grief counseling, trauma-informed care, and program development, she brings a powerful blend of clinical expertise and heart to this role. At Second Wind Fund, Carolyn oversees all […]

Second Wind Fund’s annual Walk/Run is back for its 24th year on September 21st at Clement Park. Join our new Executive Director, Gabriel Guillaume, as he reflects on the roots of this powerful tradition, the movement that drives our mission forward, and the hope we continue to build – together. Friends, Just two months […]

Every action or time we speak up we make an impact. Not only in the world around us but in ourselves.

Data helps drive the work of suicide prevention work. Mesa County Public Health recently released their 2020 Suicide Report.

Second Wind Fund has moved to the Colorado’s Health Capitol, a collaborative space where organizations whose focus is on elevating the wellbeing of Coloradans can come together and strengthen their collective impact.

Second Wind Fund is dedicated to ensuring that everyone has someone dedicated to supporting them.

The recently released report from the Trevor Project illuminates the voices and many of the challenges from the past year that LGBTQ youth faced.

We as residents of Colorado have access to a lot of data around suicide deaths.

Take care of yourself so you can take better care of others.

Asking for help can be challenging, but try seeing it as a sign of strength and courage. Reach out to someone you trust.

Colorado was chosen to help work towards finding strategies that could be shared across the nation.