Resources for Caregivers

November was National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and celebrate those who act as caregivers for a loved one.

Caregivers have one of the most important jobs, yet they are often unpaid. Caregiving can be difficult, no matter how much you love the person for whom you are taking care. It happens around the clock, and requires a lot of time, energy, and attention. It can lead to feelings of stress and burnout. As a caregiver, taking care of yourself is not selfish – it is necessary to avoid becoming overwhelmed and allows you to take better care of your loved one.

Check out these resources for caregivers:

Caregiver Action Network - Toolbox

National Alliance for Caregiving - Resources

Share the Care - Resources

AARP - Caregiver Resources

Mental Health Hotlines

988 Lifeline:

Phone: Call or text 988
Website: https://988lifeline.org/

About: When people call, text, or chat with the 988 Lifeline, they are connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing 988 Lifeline network, made up of over 200 local crisis centers. These counselors are trained to provide free and confidential emotional support and crisis counseling to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, and connect them to resources. These services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across the United States.

Services Provided:

24/7 Crisis support
Spanish language line available by pressing 2
More than 240 languages supported through a tele-interpretor service
LGBTQ+ callers can press 3 to be connected to a counselor specifically trained in supporting LGBTQ+

Mental Health Partners:

Warm Line: (303) 545-0852
Main Phone: (303) 443-8500
Address: 1455 Dixon Avenue, Suite 140, Lafayette, CO 80026
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.mhpcolorado.org/

About: The Community Health Worker (CHW) Team at MHP assists community members in navigating access to behavioral health, physical health, and local resources including housing support, benefits, food assistance, and other basic needs.

MHP is at FISH every other Wednesday (1st & 3rd) from 2-4pm!

I Matter:

Website: https://imattercolorado.org/

About: I Matter provides up to six free therapy sessions for youth (up to age 18) in Colorado and reimburses participating licensed therapists, which are licensed clinicians from agencies and independent contractors. Services are available in Spanish and English.

Services Provided:
Up to 6 free therapy sessions (mostly virtual, some in person); after completing 3-6 sessions, I Matter’s care navigators can help youth after their free sessions end and connect the youth with providers who accept insurance, such as Medicaid or their private insurance.