Resources

988 Offers free, confidential support 24/7 through call-, text-, or chat-based support. People can connect with a trained 988 care specialist to get support when they are experiencing emotional distress or struggling with mental, behavioral health, or substance use challenges. 

Aurora Mental Health Center / 303-617-2300 Sliding scale for Aurora residents. Medicaid/Medicare accepted, no insurance required. Individual, group and family therapy, medication, residential services, respite care, vocational services, refugee wellness center 

Blue Bench / 303-329-9922, 24-hour hotline 303-322-7273, 24-hour Spanish hotline 303-329-0031 Individual and group therapy, rape, assault and abuse survivor groups (sliding scale)

Colorado Crisis Services provides free, confidential and immediate support from trained professionals and peer specialists, available 24/7/365 by calling 844-493-8255, or texting TALK to 38255. Colorado residents can also seek services in-person at our walk-in centers, regardless of ability to pay. 

Community Reach Center / 303-853-3500 Sliding scale based on income. Medicaid/Medicare accepted. Child, youth and family services, outpatient counseling, case management, substance use, crisis services, housing, vocational services 

Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. 

Hazel provides therapists to students in partner school districts (DPS, JeffcoPS, CCSD, AuroraPS) specialize in helping children and youth

I Matter can connect you with a therapist for up to 6 free virtual counseling sessions (some in-person appointments available) 

Jefferson Center for Mental Health / 303-425-0300 Sliding scale possible for clients without insurance. Medicaid/Medicare accepted. Mental health counseling, substance use treatment services, 24 hour crisis line 

Maria Droste Counseling / 303-867-4600 Sliding scale fees available. Medicaid/Medicare accepted. Individual, family, child and addiction counseling 

Mental Health Center of Denver / 303-504-7900 Case management, outpatient therapy, child and family, suicide prevention programs, medication, housing services, residential treatment Medicaid/Medicare accepted or $30/month for uninsured. No one is turned away. 

Safehouse Denver / 303-318-9979 24-hour crisis and information line. Free services to survivors of domestic violence. Insurance not required. Domestic violence safe shelter, emergency services, counseling and advocacy center.

Student & Community Counseling Center UCDenver / 303-315-7270 Mental health counseling for a sliding scale fee $5-40; ($5 for Denver Public School students) Individual, group, family, and couple therapy provided by masters level students

University of Denver Counseling and Educational Services Clinic Counseling services 303-871-2528, assessment services 303-871-6395 Counseling and assessment services at sliding scale fee $5-30 

University of Denver Professional Psychology Clinic / 303-871-2528 Sliding scale $15-70. Medicaid for therapy only. Psychotherapy and psychological testing provided by doctoral students