May 2024Mental Health Awareness

Mental Health AwarenessMental health is an essential part of overall health and yet less than half of those who live with mental illness receive the support/treatment they need. May is Mental Health Awareness month so let’s learn more together at nami.org/MentalHealthMonth (for Spanish: coaccess.com/es/freedom)If you or someone you know are in a crisis, here are just a few of the resources available:Colorado Crisis ServicesTalk to support professionals confidentially, 24/7/365.Call 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or text “TALK” to 38255. coloradocrisisservices.orgSafe2Tell ColoradoReport safety and mental health concerns anonymously.Call 1-877-542-SAFE (7233) or visit safe2tell.org.The 988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINEGet free and confidential emotional support.Call 1-800-273-TALK or chat online at 988LIFELINE.ORG National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI)NAMIColorado.org | nami.orgWellpowerLocate various providers of mental health services at wellpower.orgNational Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Access information including fact sheets and brochures. nimh.nih.gov/healthMay CoverOder Adults (50+)AA.NH/PI Heritage MonthMake Room to ListenPreservation Week2024 Eleanor Gehres Award HonoreeAuthor Visits, Book Clubs and WritingGun Violence PreventionWellness and GardeningHistory And GenealogyLibrary Lightning RoundDIY and TechnologyCelebrate Jewish American HeritageMovies, Music and MoreMental Health AwarenessStorytimeEarly Learning (Age 0-5, with an Adult)School Age (Age 5-12)The Shelf - Kids ZoneTeen (Age 13-18)DPL Locations