Mental Health Resources - Colorado Based
- thebridgealliancef
- Apr 28
- 3 min read
Caring for ourselves—and for one another—is a lifelong journey. Mental health support can look different for everyone and may include crisis services, therapy, peer groups, psychiatry, or community-based care. Below are affirming options offering varying levels of support.
🚨 CRISIS & IMMEDIATE SUPPORT
Trans Lifeline Peer support run by trans people, for trans people.
📞 877-565-8860 (Call only)
🕒 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM MT
● Uses a peer-support model
● Will not contact emergency services without explicit consent
● Calls may disconnect during high volume
The Trevor Project (24/7) Crisis counseling & suicide prevention for LGBTQIA+ youth
📞 1-866-488-7386
📱 Text “START” to 678678
💬 Chat via website
In rare cases of imminent danger or abuse, emergency services may be contacted.
National Crisis Text Line 1
📱 Text HOME to 741741
Free, immediate support via trained volunteer crisis counselors.
LGBT National Hotline Confidential support for all ages
📞 888-843-4564
📞 Youth Talk Line: 800-246-7743
🕒 Mon–Fri: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT Sat: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM MT
Support topics may include:
• Coming out
• Relationships
• Bullying
• Workplace concerns
• HIV/AIDS anxiety
• Safer sex info
• Suicidal thoughts
No outside reporting without consent.
Axis Health System – Crisis Walk-In (24/7)
📍 300 N. Cascade Ave., Montrose, CO 81401
📞 970-252-6220
Aspen Hope Center – 24/7 Crisis (Garfield, Basalt, Eagle, Pitkin Counties)
📞 Aspen: 970-925-5858
📞 Garfield: 970-945-3728
📞 Therapy Line: 970-924-0703
🗣️PSYCHIATRY & MEDICATION MANAGEMENT COUNSELING & THERAPY
Lifespan Psychiatry of Colorado 📍 2140 N. 12th St., Grand Junction, CO 📞 Call/Text: 970-579-0003 🌐 https://www.lifespancolorado.com
Identity Insights Counseling (Telehealth & In-Person)
📍 1212 Bookcliff Ave., Ste 3, Grand Junction, CO 81501
📞 970-697-4169
Desert Sand Counseling & Consulting, LLC
Megan Sand, LCSW (they/she)
📍 640 Grand Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501
📞 970-235-1136
Level Up Counseling, LLC
Meghan Rodriguez, MA, NCC, LPC (she/her)
📞 970-436-4107
Red Rocks Wellness Counseling
Christy Ausband, LCSW (she/her)
📞 970-234-9922
📍 Montrose (Telehealth available)
High Desert Healing Center
📍 1141 N. 25th St., Unit C, Grand Junction, CO 81501
📞 970-436-4107
Lotus Wellness
Bea Phillips, NLC Psychotherapist (she/her)
📍 420 N. 8th St., Grand Junction, CO 81501
📞 970-670-7826
Love Counseling
Dazholi “DD” Love (she/her)
📍 300 Main St., Ste 6, Grand Junction, CO 81501
📞 970-852-0687
Action Potential Behavioral Health & Sports Psychology
Dr. Mae MacIntyre, PhD Focus: ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Psychological Testing
📍 1000 N. 9th St., Grand Junction, CO 81501
📞 970-609-9810
Associates in Behavioral Counseling
Suzanne Goudzwaard, PsyD
📍 1801 I-70 Business Loop, Unit B5, Grand Junction, CO 81501
📞 970-245-3212
Individual Matters
Dr. Katrina Katen, PsyD
📍 2530 E. Foresight Cir., Grand Junction, CO 81505
📞 970-628-5589
Encounter Counseling
Chelsea Yamaguchi, MA, NCC, LPC (she/her)
📍 744 Horizon Ct., Suite 220, Grand Junction, CO 81506
📞 970-812-0136
Animal Assisted Therapy of the Western Slope
Stacy Mendell, LCSW
📍 640 Grand Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501
📞 970-462-7134
Deborah Westervelt, LCSW Private Pay
📞 314-303-0818
Axis Health System- Southwestern CO
📍 605 E. Miami Rd., Montrose, CO 81401
📞 970-252-3200
🎓 STUDENT SERVICES Colorado Mesa University – Mental & Behavioral Health
📍 Student Wellness Center 1060 Orchard Ave., Ste N
📞 970-644-3740 ext. 4
🌐 CMU website
🤝 SUPPORT GROUPS & COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Support groups may be lower cost or free and can provide peer-based community support. Local & Virtual Options:
• Yarrow Collective
• Queer Asterisks
• Transgender Center for the Rockies
• Hey Peers
•CASA Youth Access Center – Rainbow Space LGBTQ+ Support Group
📍 147 N. Townsend (Corner of N. 2nd St.) 🕒 4:00–5:30 PM Ages 14–24 🌐 https://www.casa7jd.org/youth-access-center
•Postvention Alliance Education and support for individuals impacted by suicidal thoughts or loss
•Tantra & Intimacy Healing Dakini Leah (she/her) Western Slope Tantra & Meditation
📞 970-242-5094
💛 A Broader View of Suicide Prevention
Suicide prevention extends beyond crisis intervention alone.
• Healthcare access is suicide prevention
• Food security is suicide prevention
• Responsible firearm policies are suicide prevention
• Safe and affirming schools are suicide prevention
• Equal rights are suicide prevention
Support is layered. Community care matters. YOU Matter!
