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Christian-based outdoor and residential programs 406-239-8452
Residential treatment center for girls, ages 12-17 Mariah Pogue, Admissions 1-866-968-4673
AMEND - Abusive Men Exploring New Directions 303-832-6363 Provides counseling to men who have been abusive, advocacy and support to their partners and children, and education to the community.
1-800-621-8559 X4533 970-870-4533 Academic 4-week summer program for graduating seniors who have special learning needs, are academically under-prepared for college, or have a low high school class ranking.
303-444-1388 Support services to child victims of physical and sexual abuse and non-offending family members.
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Bridgeway: Building New Lives for Pregnant Teens 303-969-0515 Residential program in Lakewood for pregnant and parenting teens.
Youth programs sponsored by the Marine Corps League. Located in Aurora. Questions about the next boot camp should be e-mailed to BOOT CAMP with your name, child's name, address, phone contact, child's birth date (age) and gender. You will be notified about the next orientation.
303-742-0828 Services include counseling, shelter, summer camps, and youth programs.
435-477-3391 1-800-793-7401 Residential treatment center for girls, ages 12-17, with emotional or behavioral problems. Located in Utah.
303-433-4983 Programs for children, adolescents and adults teach practical skills needed to make nonviolent choices and nonviolent methods for dealing with conflict and anger.
303-894-8000 24 Hour Provides services to residents of and victims of crime committed in Denver, including crisis counseling, support groups, emergency assistance, and crime prevention education.
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303-573-5700 Resource for information on free testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the Denver area.
303-733-7686 A middle- and high school, providing education and a comprehensive range of services to pregnant and parenting teen girls.
Jewish Family Service of Colorado 303-759-4890 Services include psychotherapy, marital enhancement workshops, and counseling programs for children, youth, and families.
1-800-733-5627 The nation's largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16-24.
Lutheran Family Services of Colorado 303-922-3433 Denver 970-266-1788 Ft. Collins 719-227-7571 CO Springs 970-247-4537 Durango Programs include family preservation services, child abuse/neglect prevention, pregnancy counseling, and adoption services and support.
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Rape Assistance and Awareness Program (RAAP) 303-322-7273 24 Hour The only rape crisis center serving metro Denver.
303-922-5576 Counseling, emancipation preparation, family education, day treatment, and residential programs in Denver.
720-887-9033 Provides a high-quality education for 9-12th grade recovery youth wanting to study with others who have made a commitment to sobriety.
Two Week Intensive Attachment Therapy 970-262-2998 Offered through MAPS (Maine Adoption Placement Service - Colorado Office) in Silverthorne.
303-777-9198 Denver 719-630-3223 CO Springs Shelter and services for homeless and runaway youth in Denver and Colorado Springs.
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Child Mental Health Treatment Act (pdf) (January 2002) The main purpose of this law is to provide access to residential treatment for children with mental health needs without requiring court involvement. Contact your local Community Mental Health Center for more information.
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Colorado School Violence Prevention and Student Discipline Manual Visit Characteristics of Youth Who Have Caused School-Related Violence.
Consumer's Guide to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance in Colorado Visit Family Health.
Saving Money, Saving Youth: The Financial Impact of Keeping Kids in School (pdf) Early Exit: Denver's Graduation Gap Visit Youth Who Drop Out.
Grandparents Rights in Colorado Visit Parenting Teens.
Guide to School Mental Health Services in Colorado (pdf) Visit Counseling and Therapy.
Tracking meth in the Mountains Visit Methamphetamine.
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Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect in Colorado Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.
Special Education Services of the Colorado Department of Education Visit Special Education.
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Suspension and Expulsion: Roles and Responsibilities for Parents, Schools, Students (pdf) Educational Alternatives for Expelled Students (pdf) Visit Teen Behavior Problems.
Toward Healing and Justice: Handbook for Survivors of Sexual Assault (pdf) Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.
The A.L.I.E. Foundation (Abducted - Lost - Innocent - Enough!) 303-662-8402 Educates parents and children about the dangers of abduction and the precautions that should be taken to lessen the dangers, and provides bloodhound dogs to law enforcement agencies to aid in searches for missing and lost persons including children and senior citizens. Visit Runaways and Missing Children.
720-214-0794 Promotes quality of life for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families by expanding options, helping to safeguard their rights and enhancing community awareness and understanding. Visit Asperger Syndrome.
1-800-359-1991 Free and low-cost health insurance for Colorado children, ages 18 and under. It's for children whose parents earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough to afford health insurance. Visit Family Health.
Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault 303-861-7033 1-877-372-2272 Statewide coalition of individuals and organizations working together toward the elimination of sexual violence. Visit Teen Violence.
Colorado Missing Children Project 303-239-4251 Visit Runaways and Missing Children.
Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance 303-861-1160 1-800-261-2682 Statewide membership organization committed to addressing the needs of all victims of crime by providing support and education for the individuals, systems, agencies, and communities. Visit Teen Violence.
Colorado Parent Information and Resource Center 303-820-5624 CPIRC helps families and schools work better together by providing information, resources, and advocacy. Visit Parenting Teens.
1-866-213-4631 Support, education, and advocacy for parents and families of children with mental health issues.
Families of Homicide Victims and Missing Persons 303-934-3690 FOHVAMP is a nonprofit organization working in Colorado to find, support, and empower families suffering from a loved one's unresolved murder or longtime disappearance. Operates the Justice Reward Program.
303-980-5707 Empowerment, advocacy, and support to grandparents raising grandchildren and those seeking custody and visitation rights of their grandchildren.
I Have a Dream® Foundation of Boulder County (IHAD) 303-444-3636 Promotes self-sufficiency and educational success for low-income children by providing a long-term program of mentoring, tutoring, social and academic enrichment, and guaranteed scholarships for higher education. Visit Youth Who Drop Out.
Learning Disabilities Association of Colorado 303-894-0992 LDAC provides parents and teachers with the most up-to-date information on learning disability issues. LDAC also collects current research on the subject of learning disabilities, distributes updated information on remediation practices, publishes a quarterly newsletter, and maintains a lending library. Visit Learning Disabilities.
Mental Health Association of Colorado 1-800-456-3249 Non-profit association providing leadership to address the full range of mental health issues in Colorado. Visit Personality Disorders.
303-443-0400 303-443-7300 Crisis Line MESA is part of the Mental Health Center of Boulder County, Inc., a private non-profit organization, that is committed to dealing with sexual violence and working to prevent it before it occurs. Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.
The Shaka Franklin Foundation for Youth 303-337-2515 Founded five years ago after the suicide death of 16-year-old Shaka Franklin, by his father and community activist, Les Franklin. The Foundation focuses on correcting the self-destructive behavior of our young people (ages 12-21), and the various problems in their lives that precipitate negative feelings which sometimes lead to suicide. Visit Teen Suicide.
719-548-1000 Programs and resources to develop treatment, prevention, recovery and intervention strategies that will lead to both sobriety and wellness for Native communities. Read Use the Good Mind from Wellbriety Magazine. |
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National Suicide Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE 1-800-784-2433
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) 1-800-656-HOPE
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