Crisis Text Line

Mental Health · Colorado · Free

Text TALK to 38255 for free, confidential crisis counseling via text for Colorado residents experiencing emotional distress, relationship issues, or thoughts of self-harm. Serves anyone with a cell phone at any time of day or night. No intake is required; a trained crisis counselor responds within minutes, helps you identify next steps, and can connect you with local Colorado mental health resources and hotlines.

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Address: Text-based

Hours: 24/7

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About Mental Health for Fathers

Mental health services in the US range from free crisis lines and public community mental health centers to private therapy and inpatient care. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline operates 24/7 nationwide and is free and confidential. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) connects callers with local treatment resources for mental health and substance use. Community Mental Health Centers exist in every state and serve people regardless of ability to pay, usually on sliding-scale fees. Medicaid covers mental health care in all states, and the ACA requires insurance plans to cover mental health at parity with medical care. Fathers are particularly at risk for undiagnosed depression, anxiety, and substance issues around separation and custody disputes — this directory surfaces crisis lines, low-cost therapy, support groups specifically for men, and state mental health authorities.

Mental Health in Colorado

Colorado uses 'allocation of parental responsibilities' instead of 'custody' and handles cases in district courts. The Child Support Services division runs enforcement statewide. Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, and Fort Collins anchor the major metros. Colorado Legal Services (the statewide LSC program), Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network, and numerous county self-help centers support fathers statewide.

More Mental Health in Colorado

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Colorado) — Call or text 988 for free, confidential 24/7 crisis support, with Colorado calls routed to local crisis centers for follow-up and referrals.
  • NAMI Colorado — Statewide mental health advocacy organization offering free peer-led support groups, family education classes, a helpline, and referrals for
  • SAMHSA National Helpline — Free, confidential 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use disord
  • Colorado BHA (Behavioral Health Administration) — State agency overseeing mental health and substance use services through community mental health centers and a network of providers across C
  • Mental Health Center of Denver — Denver's community mental health center providing 24/7 crisis services, outpatient counseling, psychiatric care, substance use treatment, an
  • AspenPointe (Colorado Springs) — El Paso County's community mental health center providing behavioral health crisis services, outpatient counseling, psychiatric care, and su

Mental Health — Common Questions

I'm in crisis right now — who do I call?
Dial or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and confidential, 24/7 nationwide. Veterans press 1. For non-crisis mental health support, call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
How do I find a therapist I can afford?
Community Mental Health Centers (every state has them) charge on sliding-scale based on income. Medicaid covers therapy in all states. Private insurance must cover mental health at parity with medical care. Psychology Today's therapist finder lets you filter by insurance. Open Path Collective offers
0–$80 sessions.
Can therapy hurt my custody case?
Almost always no — judges view voluntarily-sought mental health treatment as responsible parenting. Therapists must keep sessions confidential (with narrow exceptions: child abuse disclosure, imminent self-harm). Court-ordered evaluations are different from voluntary therapy.
Is there support specifically for men?
Yes. Face It Foundation, HeadsUpGuys, Men's Sheds, and Man Therapy run men-focused programs. Many community mental health centers run men-only groups. Fatherhood programs often include peer support as part of their model.