NAMI Larimer County List of Helpful Agencies Related to Mental Health
Colorado Crisis Services
844-493-8255, or text TALK to 38255
24-hour help for anyone feeling overwhelmed by a mental health situation – the person experiencing symptoms or someone trying to help them.
Walk-in Behavioral Health Urgent Care and Crisis Stabilization Unit
970-494-4200 ext.4
Address: 2260 W. Trilby Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526
Assessments are available between 8:00am and midnight 7 days a week to anyone experiencing a self-defined behavioral health crisis.
911 Emergency Services
If you ever need to call law enforcement for a situation involving mental health, please ask for a Mental Health Co-Responder Unit. All law enforcement agencies in Larimer County have them. A licensed mental health professional and a uniformed officer staff these vehicles as a team. They are specially trained to de-escalate mental health crises and get people to the appropriate help.
Connections
https://www.healthdistrict.org/services/connections-adult-services
970-221-5551
These folks are the experts at connecting people to providers based on insurance, income, diagnosis, etc.
Spirit Crossing Clubhouse
https://www.summitstonehealth.org/spirit-crossing-clubhouse
970-786-2002
Clubhouse is a program where folks living with mental illness support each other in personal growth and recovery. There is a focus on job skills and help with employment search.
SummitStone Health Partners
https://www.summitstonehealth.org
970-494-4200
SummitStone is the major mental health center in Larimer County that accepts Medicaid. This is the place to go for services when you cannot afford to pay.
Housing Catalyst
970-416-2910
These folks run affordable housing developments in Larimer County, including some with wraparound mental health services onsite. They also are the agency to apply for Section 8 housing vouchers, which provide rental assistance for those with low income.
Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope
970-494-9940
The Murphy Center helps people who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless get connected with housing options and also other services like Social Security and SNAP (food stamps). If your loved one can’t live with you any more and they don’t have money for a place to live, please talk to the Murphy Center.
Old Town Library hosts local agency outreach hours weekly.
201 Peterson St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
970-221-6740
See agency descriptions below
Out Reach Fort Collins Wednesday and Friday 12-2pm
Homeward Alliance Fridays 2-5pm.
Outreach Fort Collins
970-658-0088
They provide services to people who are currently homeless
When to call Outreach Fort Collins:
-Someone is impaired by drugs or alcohol and does not pose a risk to self and others
-Someone appears to be experiencing a mental health crisis and does not pose a risk to self and others
-You feel uncomfortable with situation and it is not illegal
-You have concern for the health and well-being of someone and it is not illegal
-You want to offer support to someone who is experiencing homelessness or is vulnerable
Homeward Alliance
970-658-9878
Homeward Alliance operates a continuum of programs and initiatives for families, adults, and seniors, such as basic needs, housing-focused case management, and employment services
Disabled Resource Services
https://disabledresourceservices.org
https://disabledresourceservices.org/help-applying-for-social-security-benefits
970-482-2700
DRS focuses on assisting people of any age and any disability: physical, visual, auditory, cognitive, or mental/emotional. They offer help with transitioning to independent living, and also help with filling out Social Security disability applications.
Fort Collins Social Security Office
866-336-7385 (local office number)
Social Security has two programs that apply to folks who are disabled due to mental illness or substance abuse. SSI (Supplemental Security Income) is for those who have not worked or have worked fewer than 10 years. SSDI is for those who have worked for 10 years or more. SSI can also help families with a disabled child.
Larimer County provides assistance with completing Social Security disability applications: https://www.larimer.gov/sites/default/files/disability_nav_one_pager.pdf
Aid to the Needy Disabled
https://cdhs.colorado.gov/benefits-assistance/cash-assistance/adult-financial-programs
970-498-6300
This program provides a small monthly cash payment to disabled folks who are applying for SSI but have not yet received it. Since SSI applications sometimes involve repeated appeals processes, this program is important.
SNAP benefits (Food Stamps)
https://www.larimer.gov/humanservices/public-benefits/food-assistance-snap
970-498-6300
This provides low income people with debit cards that are only usable to buy food.
Health First Colorado
https://www.larimer.gov/humanservices/public-benefits/health-first
970-498-6300
Larimer County will help people get on Health First, which is Colorado’s Medicaid program.
Larimer County Wellness Court
https://www.larimer.gov/cja/comcor/aiim-wellness-court
Dianne Bacorn at 970-498-7581 or bacorndm@co.larimer.co.us
This is an alternative justice program designed to help folks with mental illness or substance abuse stay out of prison.
NAMI Law Line
https://namicolorado.org/law-line/
303-321-3104
They can help you understand wills and trusts, criminal justice and mental illness, guardianships, etc.
NAMI Larimer County Support Groups & Classes
970-282-8796
Our little band! We offer support groups for adults living with mental illness, and support groups for family members. We also offer the Family-to-Family class.
NAMI Colorado
Our state-wide parent organization within NAMI also has many other support and education programs.
The Yarrow Collective
https://www.yarrowcollective.org/peer-support-groups
Peer-led support groups for adults and teens experiencing mental health issues, which are facilitated in the Alternatives to Suicide model.
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