If you're in immediate danger, call 911
You're Not Alone. Help is Available 24/7.
Whatever you're going through, there are people ready to help right now. You deserve support.
Get Help for Your Specific Situation
Overdose Emergency
Immediate Help:
What to Do:
- Stay with the person
- Administer Naloxone if available
- Put person on their side at high altitude
- Keep airway clear
Suicidal Thoughts
Immediate Help:
What to Do:
- You are not alone in Colorado
- Help is available 24/7
- Treatment works at any altitude
- Recovery is possible in the Rockies
Mental Health Crisis
Immediate Help:
What to Do:
- Reach out for Colorado-based support
- Practice altitude-aware breathing
- Find a safe space in nature if possible
- Connect with local support groups
Domestic Violence
Immediate Help:
What to Do:
- Your safety comes first in Colorado
- Create a mountain-to-plains safety plan
- Know Colorado's protection order laws
- Connect with local Colorado shelters
Coping Strategies You Can Use Right Now
5-4-3-2-1 method: Name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste
Box breathing: Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4. Repeat.
Identify triggers, warning signs, coping strategies, and people you can reach out to
Take a walk, listen to music, call a friend, write in a journal, or engage in a hobby
Remember: This is Temporary
Whatever you're feeling right now will pass. You've survived difficult times before, and you can get through this. Help is available, treatment works, and recovery is possible.
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