People of color often face disparities in access to mental health resources. You can view these collected resources compiled from the Live Another Day organization.
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Prevail Recovery Center – An excellent guide full of resources for Black LGBTQ+ people
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Resources for Transgender people- An abundant collection of mental health and substance use created by the team at Find Luxury Rehabs
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Resources for Black Men - Newly updated, this guide features 50 substance use and mental health created by the team at Southeast Addiction Center
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Centric Behavioral Health – Abundant resources for Asian Americans in the LGBTQ+ community
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Check out these resources from Senior Advice which has articles about assisted living options in Colorado, Financial Assistance, and much more.
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Check out this article from Rockland Recovery on alcohol addiction including signs and symptoms, treatment options, and the importance of aftercare and support.
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According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, nearly 60% of college students use drugs and alcohol. Substance use among college students can diminish academic performance, reduce the likelihood of employment after graduation, and pose serious health risks. Intelligent's guide helps students learn about which substances pose the greatest risks to them, the consequences of continuous usage, and steps to overcome addiction. You can view their guide here: https://www.intelligent.com/substance-abuse-recovery-support-guide-for-college-students/
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Check out this resource from Spring Hill Recovery Center. Their recovery experts provide trusted resources and relevant information for individuals and their families struggling with substance abuse. https://springhillrecovery.com/how-addiction-affects-family-and-friends/
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Check out this guide from caring.com about Senior Living in Colorado, including cost breakdown, how to know if you're eligible for Medicaid,applying for Medicaid, assisted living laws and regulations in Colorado, and a list of assisted living facilities.
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StartYourRecovery.org, a groundbreaking website developed by bringing together experts in substance misuse treatment from leading nonprofit, academic, and government institutions. Through this important resource, individuals can hear stories from people with similar life experiences, discover the answers they need for recognizing and dealing with substance misuse, and locate support.
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A medically reviewed (shown in the top right corner) list of addiction hotlines. They work in the way suicide and other crisis lines do, they are confidential, free, and are available 365 days a year and 24 hours a day.
The resource page also provides community-specific hotlines for veterans, the LGBTQ community, sexual assault victims, and domestic violence. Besides that, it talks about what kind of questions a drug hotline might ask and what you can expect from calling a hotline, among other things.
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COVID-19 Fact Sheet for Multigenerational Families from Generations United for multigenerational families living under the same roof. Other resources may be found at Generations United.
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A Comprehensive Guide to COVID-19 from NAMI, National Association for Mental Illness
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Comprehensive List of Support Services from Denver's Department of Public Health & Environment
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Video from Dr. David Price from the Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York which calmly and comprehensively explains the realities of the coronavirus and actionable things you can do to protect yourself and your family
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Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment. This is a FREE service. Learn more here.
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United Way has a COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund that will help with bills, rent, and food. You can call 1-866-211-9966, provide zip code, and will be given a list of local agencies to provide assistance.
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