My Background
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
* Free, confidential and immediate support is available 24/7/365 at Colorado Crisis Services hotline: coloradocrisisservices.org (link: Home | Colorado Crisis Services), (1-844-493-8255), or text “TALK” to 38255 for mental health, substance use or emotional crisis help, information and referrals. According to their website, “No problem is too small. Common call topics include: depression, substance use, grief and loss, self-injury, suicidal thoughts, bullying, stress, parenting concerns, trauma, drugs and alcohol, relationship problems, family crisis, anxiety, COVID-related challenges, domestic violence, homelessness, disability, concerns for a friend or family member, recovery support, and resource questions.”
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* National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) or 988.
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* Local walk-in services are available at Diversus Health Lighthouse Walk-in Crisis Center, 115 S. Parkside Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, 80910. They are reachable by phone at (719) 572-6100 or online at diversushealth.org. Services are available regardless of ability to pay.
* National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 Domestic Violence Support | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org) or text START to 88788.
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* Local support groups available at DBSA - Home - Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance Colorado Springs (dbsacoloradosprings.org)- free peer-led groups for adults, teens, women, seniors, and family/friends of those affected by mood disorders. Virtual meetings also available.
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HELP WITH COST OF MEDICATIONS
* GoodRx.com (Prescription Prices, Coupons & Pharmacy Information - GoodRx) offers coupons that can be presented at your local pharmacy to help to reduce cost.
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* You can also consider using an online pharmacy, such as Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs (Homepage of Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs), or apply for patient assistance directly to the drug company through Patient Help Network www.patienthelpnetwork.org.