Mental Health Supports
Mental Health Supports in Jeffco
Jeffco Public Schools is dedicated to promoting safe and supportive learning environments that increase mental health outcomes for all. Jeffco mental health professionals use a research-based approach to enhancing the coping skills and resiliency of our students, from prevention to intervention.
Jeffco strives to keep our students, staff, and families informed and engaged in discussions about various aspects of mental health affecting our community. Open conversations and shared understanding lead to better outcomes for students.
Together, we can make a positive impact on the well-being of our students and the entire community.
Mental Health Professional Roles
Thanks to funding from ballot initiative 5A, Jeffco has added different mental health roles and efforts across schools and grade levels to better meet the needs of students, schools and communities. Mental health professionals in these different roles meet and focus to provide collaborative services and support to increase student’s mental health, wellness and academic success.
- School Counselors
- Social Emotional Learning Specialists (SELS)
- School Social Workers
- School Psychologists
- Jefferson Center Counselors
- Gifted and Talented Social Emotional Learning Counselors
- Nurses
School Counselors
Social Emotional Learning Specialists (SELS)
School Social Workers
School Psychologists
Jefferson Center Counselors
Gifted and Talented Social Emotional Learning Counselors
Nurses
Mental Health & Wellness Supports for Families
Jeffco strengthens its community through mental health and wellness. With ongoing feedback from the community, Jeffco creates resources and hosts experts in the field for live virtual presentations about different proven protective factors for youth and families. View and register for an upcoming speaker or browse archived talks and resources.
Virtual Calm Room
Find tools and strategies to manage emotions and stress by integrating purposeful pauses throughout the day to calm both the brain and body. These tools are for staff, families and students. These are not intended to replace psychological help. If you are in crisis, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988, 24 hours a day.
Substance Prevention Support
Explore resources for students and families to identify and address substance abuse or misuse.
Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Jeffco believes it is ethically imperative to do everything possible to prevent suicide. Find out more about ways Jeffco Schools supports emotional and behavioral health through suicide prevention programming and register to get trained in techniques to help someone who may be suicidal.
Hazel Health
With Hazel Health, your student can get free mental health support. Virtual therapy sessions with Hazel Health are safe, private and confidential.
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Request a therapy appointment for your student by calling Hazel Health at 1-800-76-HAZEL (42935)
Community Resources
Jeffco Schools Foundation - Thanks to the generous community, Jeffco Schools Foundation continues to provide supports over the Summer of 2020 for students and families impacted by the economic impacts of COVID-19. Jeffco continues to offer internet support for qualifying families, food and essential supports through district leadership working with community partners, corporate partners and volunteers, |
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Jefferson County Public Library - Explore new worlds, embark on harrowing adventures and meet the most interesting people in the world - all from your own home. Reading has the power to transport us, no matter where we are. Join a camp, class, or daily exercise with Jefferson County Public Library and make this summer unforgettable. | |
The Action Center - The Jeffco Action Center is the largest Jeffco community hub and offers five-day food supplies, clothing, household items, mail services, rent assistance, utility assistance and connections to community outreach partners. Food services are available for drive-thru and walk-up service. Appointments required. 720.215.4850. |
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Jefferson Center for Mental Health (JCMH)– Offers a full range of services and resources to support the mental health of children, youth and families. 303.425.0300 | Español. |
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Colorado Crisis Services - A statewide resource that provides walk-in services for crisis intervention, referrals and information. Crisis line: 1.844.493.8255 and Text “TALK” to 38255. The crisis support line and walk-in centers are confidential and are available 24 hours a day, every day. |
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Safe to Tell – Anonymous way for students, families and community members to report unsafe and risky behaviors before they grow out of control. 1.877.542.7233. |
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El Centro de las Familias – Part of the Mental Health Center of Denver, this is a multi-cultural clinic providing Spanish-language and bilingual outpatient mental health care to Denver’s Latino/Hispanic community. 303.504.7900. |
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Jeffco Families Colorado – Find childcare, preschool and school-age programs in Jefferson County. |