Key Considerations

Below you will find a list of FREE resources available to YOU. If you navigate away from this site, some services provided may come at a cost.

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any non-emergency needs, and we will be happy to assist as best that we can within 24 hours. For any and all emergencies, please call 911. If you are experiencing emotional distress, and need someone to talk to, call 988.

Everything outlined on this website is provided as a public resource to help improve access to mental health services across Colorado. We strive to connect community members with independent providers offering a range of care options.

Providers listed on this website are independent third parties. Inclusion in this directory does not constitute endorsement by The Network Of Love (NOL).

We do not provide medical or mental health services and do not guarantee the quality or outcomes of care. Please independently verify provider credentials and suitability before engaging services.

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The details on this page are for informational purposes only and meant to help guide you in the right direction based on current circumstances such as the diagnosed mental health conditions or undiagnosed early warning signs below. Please keep in mind that this list may not be all-encompassing and are simply a starting point when seeking support.

Mental Health Conditions

Anxiety: Including Panic, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Phobia conditions
Depression, bipolar, and other Mood Conditions
Personality Conditions
Post-Traumatic Stress Conditions
Psychotic Conditions: Including Schizophrenia

Early Warning Signs

Common early warning signs of a mental health condition include significant changes in sleeping or eating habits, social withdrawal from friends and activities, persistent low energy, and extreme mood swings. Other indicators are feeling hopeless, excessive worry, confused thinking, or increased substance use.

What to look for in Adults:

Behavioral Changes: Social withdrawal, pulling away from people, loss of motivation, neglecting personal hygiene, and dropping performance at work or school.
Emotional Shifts: Persistent sadness, high irritability, extreme mood swings (highs and lows), or feeling numb/like nothing matters.
Physical Symptoms: Significant changes in appetite or sleep (too much or too little), unexplained aches, pains, or headaches.
Cognitive Conditions: Difficulty concentrating, confusion, memory problems, or having paranoid thoughts.
Increased Risk-Taking: Engaging in risky behaviors or increased use of alcohol/drugs.

What to look for in Children:

Changes in school performance
Excessive worry or anxiety, for instance fighting to avoid bed or school
Hyperactive behavior
Frequent nightmares
Frequent disobedience or aggression
Frequent temper tantrums

Mental Health Resources

If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health need, please follow the steps below (in order of highest to lowest severity):

1. CALL 911 if there is a life-threatening situation transpiring. The resources below are an alternative to this first resort option.

2. For any mental health emergencies, please call 988 (Suicide Prevention & Crisis Lifeline).

You will be able to speak to someone who's mission is to get you to calm down and walk you through next steps to pinpoint your support needs.

3. For Denver residents, call the Support Team Assisted Response Program at 720-913-STAR (7827).

They are an alternative response team that includes behavioral health clinicians and paramedics to engage individuals experiencing mental health distress and substance use disorders. STAR responds to low-risk calls where there are no significant safety concerns.

3. For All Other residents, call the Colorado Crisis Line Number at +1 844-493-8255 and request a clinician, text "TALK" to 38255 and/or go to an Emergency Room to have vitals checked.

You will be able to speak to someone who's mission is to get you to calm down and walk you through next steps to pinpoint your support needs.
Be sure to ask about walk-in services and mobile crisis which sends a therapist directly to your location.

4. Look for appropriate support on the Mental Health Colorado Website and/or conduct a search within the OwnPath Care Directory which is part of Colorado's Behaviorial Health Administration and highlights inpatient and outpatient resources, based on your location and need.

Some resources are free, while others are offered at a cost. You should confirm before proceeding with an appointment.

5. Schedule an appointment with a health care professional. Below are some recommended individuals who are providing FREE services. If they do not align with your needs, please feel free to go a different route.

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How to Use This Directory
Before scheduling services, we encourage you to:

* Verify the provider’s active Colorado license through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
* Confirm insurance coverage and fees beyond the free appointment(s)
* Ask about treatment approach and specialties
* Ensure the provider is a good fit for your needs

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HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS

Be sure to inform the health care professional(s) of choice below you were referred by NOL

Psychiatrists

Coming Soon!

A Psychiatrist is a licensed medical doctor (MD or DO) who specializes in mental health, including substance use disorders. They are qualified to assess and treat both the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems.

Therapists & Clinical Psychologists

Coming Soon!

A licensed psychologist holds a doctoral degree (PhD/PsyD), capable of advanced diagnostics and testing.

Alicensed therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) holds a master’s degree, focusing on talk therapy.

Both provide mental health treatment and are state-licensed, but psychologists often handle more severe cases, whereas therapists treat general mental health conditions.

Nurse Practitioners

Lori Bailey (PHD, PMHNP)

Bailey Mind and Body Connection, LLC
15200 E. Girard Avenue, Suite 2500
Aurora, CO 80014
Phone: 720.856.0300/Fax: 720.844-3303

Offering a FREE intake and up to two follow-up appointments. The goal will be to pinpoint your immediate needs and identify services that you can set up for long term support.

A Nurse Practitioner diagnoses, treats, and manages acute/chronic psychiatric mental health illnesses, prescribe medications, offer therapy, and order diagnostics, functioning as licensed clinicians, often with full, independent practice authority.

Naturopathic Doctors

Caitlin O'Connor, ND

drcaitlin.com

*Currently only for those identifying as a woman*
4251 Kipling STE 310 @Clear Creek Office Park
Phone: 720-855-3160
Fax: 720-763-9697

Offering a FREE intro and follow-up appointment for in-person (not tele-health) based on availability.

Online scheduling now available: Click here to schedule!

A licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) is a primary care provider trained at an accredited, 4-year graduate-level institution, combining, scientific, evidence-informed medicine with natural therapies to treat the whole patient, find the root cause of disease, and promote self-healing.

Please keep in mind that natural medicines are not always appropriate for all psychiatric illnesses and suggested supplements should be treated as adjacent to and/or an add-on to other medicinal options.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

This website provides information about external mental health resources.

We DO NOT provide therapy, counseling, diagnosis, crisis intervention, or medical or mental health treatment.

If you or a loved one are experiencing a life threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1.

For any mental health emergencies, please call 988 (Suicide Prevention & Crisis Lifeline).

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