support services for individuals with mental illnesses and

SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESSES
AND FAMILY MEMBERS
GREATER METRO DENVER
NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) of Colorado
1100 Fillmore St. Carol Ann Reynolds, Executive Director
Denver, CO 80206 (303) 321-3104
State office of NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill), a self-help, education & advocacy organization
for individuals with mental illnesses & their families. Contact any of the following local affiliates for more
information:
NAMI Adams County
Warren Taylor (303) 853-3770
NAMI Arapahoe-Douglas Counties
Lynette Loken (303) 789-0357
Susan Paulsen (303) 794-4377
NAMI Aurora
Dee Hickman (303) 367-8120
NAMI Jefferson County
Dennis Hofts (303) 421-8522
NAMI Boulder County
Kathleen Roon (303) 443-4591
NAMI Denver
Ellen Rector (303) 756-0490
NAMI Colorado Springs
Anne Coughlin (719) 473-8477 (affiliate office)
EMPOWER (Education Movement: Parents Offering Wisdom, Encouragement and Resources)
Colorado
Website: www.empowercolorado.com
Free education classes: www.empowercolorado.com/visions
On-line email support group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EMPOWER_COLORADO
Support groups currently in Littleton, Aurora, Boulder, Grand Junction, Montrose, Colorado Springs, Ft.
Collins and the I-70 corridor. Call or email for more information: (1-866)-213-4631,
info@empowercolorado.com
Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health, Colorado Chapter
901 W. 14 th Ave., Suite 1 Ann Schrader, Executive Director
Denver, CO 80204 (303) 572-0302 (888) 569-7500
State office of NFFCMH (National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health), a parent-run
organization addressing needs of children/youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their
families. Call for support meeting information.
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Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health – Denver/Aurora Chapter
Carmen Held (303) 343-1019
Meets 2 nd and 4 th Sundays in Denver. Call for more information.
Parents Community Advocacy Network (CAN) (Jefferson County)
Shelli Benson (303) 432-5217
Meets 2 nd and 4 th Tuesdays in Lakewood.
Cornerstone Support Groups (Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health –
Colorado Chapter)
Call Barbara Blair, 303-572-0302, for more information on support groups.
Jeffco – Alyse Urice (303) 587-0276 or Barbara Fout (303) 587-0381
Meets 2 nd and 4 th Wednesdays in Golden. Call for more information.
Denver – Darlene Curry-Bowen (303) 587-0398 or Saiya Howlett (303) 587-0417
Meets 1 st and 3 rd Mondays, 6 – 7:30 p.m., 901 W. 14 th Avenue, Suite 1, Denver.
Mountain – Katie Carr-Anderson (303) 587-7726
Meets Wednesdays in Evergreen. Call for more information.
Mental Health Association of Colorado
6795 E. Tennessee Ave., #425 Jeanne Mueller Rohner, Executive Director
Denver, CO 80224 (303) 377-3040
State office of NMHA (National Mental Health Association), an education and advocacy organization
promoting mental health.
WE CAN (Wellness and Education Coalition for Advocacy and Networking) of Colorado
6795 E. Tennessee Ave., #425 Susie Street, Director
Denver, CO 80224 (303) 377-3040, X35
Email: sstreet@mhacolorado.org
Statewide network of individuals dealing with serious mental illnesses who are involved in mutual
support, education and advocacy. Colorado Leadership Academy is the primary program of WE
CAN of Colorado.
Parent to Parent of Colorado
Website: www.p2p-co.org Meg Day (1-877) 472-7201 or mail@p2p-co.org
Statewide organization that connects families of children and adults with disabilities or special health care
needs in communities across Colorado.
Peak Parent Center, Inc.
6055 Lehman Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918 (719) 531-9400 (800) 284-0251
Statewide organization providing education, support and advocacy for children with disabilities and their
families. Call for more information.
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Depression and Manic Depression
Contact any of the following for information about support groups for individuals and family
members/significant others:
Depression/Bipolar Recovery Group of Midtown Denver
(no phone # at this time)
Meets 4 th Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, 1750 Colorado Blvd, Denver.
Founded by a family physician with expertise in bipolar disorder and major depression.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), Boulder County
Randall Edwards (303) 271-3533
Meets Fridays at 7p.m., downstairs meeting room, Unity of Boulder, Folsom at Valmont
Depression Drop-In Support Center
Professional Psychology Center (303) 871-2801 or (303) 871-3626
2460 S. Vine, Rm 12 (University of Denver)
Led by graduate psychology student. Meets 1 st & 3 rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), Colorado Springs
Karen Fallahi (719) 477-1515
Various support groups for adults, young adults and families & friends. Call for specific information.
Depressive/Manic Depressive Support Group of Metro Denver, Aurora Chapter
Carol Stowell (303) 329-9894 or Alan Krasnow (303) 693-0364
Meets Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., at Aurora MHC, 14301 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora.
Denver West Mental Health Support Group
John Nance (303) 937-0492
Meets Tuesdays, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., at West Pines Administration Building, 3400 Lutheran Parkway.
Southwest Denver Depression/Manic Depression Support Group
Joe Petrovich (303) 331-2599 (Message Line)
Meets Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., at Ft. Logan Hospital, 3520 W. Oxford Ave., Room B-108,
Denver.
Depression/Manic Depression Association, Northstar
(303) 584-1957 (North metro Denver)
Meets Mondays, 6:45 p.m., at 10451 Huron St., Northglenn (north entrance of Crossroads Baptist
Church).
Parker Depression/Manic Depression Support Group
Jane Barnes (303) 841-8636
Meets 1 st & 3 rd Monday, 7-8:30 p.m. at Parker Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9100 E. Parker Rd.
Please call for more information.
Support Group for People Living with Manic-Depressive Illness, Family and Friends
Anne Weiher (303) 422-9209 (Boulder)
Meets Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., Gaugin Rm, Longmont United Hospital, 1950 W.
Mountainview Ave., Longmont.
Evergreen Mood Disorders Support Group
(303) 432-5315 (Evergreen)
Meets 2 nd and 4 th Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Church of the Hills (across from Evergreen library).
Mothers of Bipolar Children
Rose Kelly (303) 733-9918 or (303) 756-9481, ext.209
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Meets 1 st Tuesdays in Denver. Call for more information.
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CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Disorders)
Metro Denver Regional Office (800) 233-4050 or (303) 761-5024
Call for meeting information.
Evergreen CHADD
Laura Alito (303) 674-0807
Morrison CHADD
Kay Michaelson (303) 697-8732
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) Support Groups
Call any of the following local affiliates/groups for meeting information:
OCD Support Group – Boulder
Judy Goldstein (303) 938-1360 or Brent (303) 442-9740 or Arlene (303) 679-1405
OCD Support Group – Colorado Springs
Edna Huston (719) 599-7694
OCD Support Group – Northglenn
Ed Sears (303) 452-2376
OCD Support Group – Wheat Ridge (West Pines/Lutheran Hospital)
Dianne Penetti, RN (720) 872-9278
Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
Call any of the following local affiliates for meeting information:
Carol Koski (303) 369-8119
Linda Wilkins-Pierce (303) 556-2525
Britt Pickrel (303) 556-6273
Anorexia Support Group (not affiliated with ANAD)
Stephen Firman (303) 789-4641
Family Members of People with Anorexia Support Group (not affiliated with ANAD)
Bobbie and Greg (303) 322-6241
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HEARTBEAT
2015 Devon St. LaRita Archibald, Executive Director (Founding Chapter)
Colorado Springs, CO 80909 (719) 596-2575
Mutual support services for those who have lost a loved one through suicide. Call any of the following local
chapters for information and meeting times.
Robert & Jan Burnside (303) 794-3564 (Littleton)
Dr. Cheryl Clement (303) 444-3496 or Patricia (303) 499-6773 (Boulder)
Narice Wheat (303) 934-8464 (Denver)
Don & Joann Harmon (303) 422-4021 (Arvada)
ACEPT (Colorado Springs)
(719) 520-3232
Call for meeting information.
Bluesy-Quation
Doug Horn or Rick McKinney (303) 739-9631
Band and support group. Meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Community Connections, 1523 Emporia, Aurora.
Caregivers of Children with Emotional Disorders (CCED) (Colorado Springs)
Kris Fronk (719-347-0286 or Kandace Dennison (719-347-0286)
Part of EMPOWER Colorado. Call for meeting information.
CHARG (Capital Hill Action and Recreation Group) Drop-In Center
(303) 830-2130
920 Emerson Street, Denver
OPEN HOURS: Monday - Friday, Noon - 4:30 p.m. Sundays, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Schizophrenia Peer Support Group (inactive at this time)
(303) 830-2130
920 Emerson St., Denver
Call if interested in participating in this type of support group.
Children of Aging Parents (COAP)
Curtis Schmidt (303) 693-9500
Caregiver support group.
Community College of Denver
Center for Persons with Disabilities
Jackie King, Manager
Campus Box 400
PO Box 173363
Denver, CO 80217-3363 (303) 556-3300
Support services for students with mental illnesses and other disabilities.
Community Connections
1523 Emporia St.
Aurora, CO 80010 (303) 739-9631
Consumer-run drop-in center for individuals with mental illnesses. Educational and support services
provided. Call for information about hours of operation, services provided, etc.
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Emotions Anonymous
Bill Scharf (303) 722-0633 for information.
Meets Mondays, 7:30 p.m., at Divine Science Church of Truth, 1939 S. Monroe (at Buchtel), Denver.
Family and Friends of Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders, Lakewood
Marilyn Berger (303) 432-5216
Meets 2 nd and 4 th Wednesdays in Lakewood. Call for more information.
Family Education and Support Groups (Boulder & Longmont)
Sharon Boyer (303) 443-4591
Call for more information.
Family Support Group (Broomfield County)
Harriet Austin (303) 635-2456
Meets 3 rd Thursday in Broomfield. Call for more information.
Family Support Group of Lakewood – Peer Support
(303) 432-5216
Meets 3 rd Mondays in Lakewood. Call for more information.
“For Families” – Colorado Mental Health Institute at Ft. Logan
Sophie Gross (303) 866-7858 or Luisa Lumbano (303) 866-7079
Meets Sundays in the CMHIFL Resource Center.
Haven House
111 N. Walnut St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80905 (719) 578-1181
A consumer-run drop in center for individuals with serious mental illnesses. Open Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Call for information.
Double Trouble in Recovery (DTR)
111 N. Walnut St. (719) 578-1181
Colorado Springs, Co 80905
A 12-step program, like AA, but for individuals who have an addiction to drugs/alcohol and suffer
from a mental illness. Meets Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Call for more information.
Incest Survivors Anonymous (Colorado Springs)
(719) 382-3281
Call for information.
InterCommunity Volunteer Caregivers
(303) 778-5984
1955 E. Arizona Ave.
Denver, CO 80210
Network of churches and volunteers who provide support, assistance, education and referral services for
families dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease or mental illness.
JAMI (Jefferson Alliance for the Mentally Ill) Partners
Network of volunteers from churches and other organizations who provide support and recreation for
individuals receiving services from Jefferson Center for Mental Health. For information about becoming a
JAMI Partners volunteer, contact: Roy Reed (303) 988-2418
Lakewood Family Support Group
Pat O’Connell (303) 432-5114
Meets 2 nd and 4 th Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Jefferson Center for Mental Health, 9808 W. Cedar
Ave., Lakewood. Call for more information.
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Parents Experiencing Challenging Kids (PECK)
Harriet Austin (303) 499-4132
Meets 3 rd Monday in Boulder. Call for more information.
Recovery, Inc.
(303) 458-7680
Call for various meeting times and locations.
Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA) (Colorado Springs)
Diana (719) 781-6027 or Ida (719) 738-8255
A 12-step, self-help recovery program for women 18 years or older, who were sexually abused as children.
Call for meeting information.
Visions of the Soul Studio
Sarah McMahon (303) 274-9981
8801 W 10th Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80215
Bi-monthly support group for individuals with manic depression or depression, every 2nd & 4th
Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Call for more information.
WINGS (We Incested Needing Group Support)
8007 W. Colfax Ave.
CS 27 Box 129
Lakewood, CO 80215
Terri Knapp, Program Coordinator (303) 238-8660
Peer support/self-help services for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Call for information.
1311 York Street
A “social club” for individuals dealing with substance abuse. Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., 365 days/year.
Support groups and social activities.
Call 303-322-3674 for information.
NOTE: If you would like information about support services not covered by this list AND you
live in Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas or Jefferson Counties, you can contact the United
Way Helpline at 303-433-8900.
For more information OR to update information, contact:
Deborah Amesbury, State of Colorado, Mental Health Services, 303-866-7404, or deborah.amesbury@state.co.us
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Revised 9/18/03