Mental Health Resources and Support
Local Immediate Crisis Resources:
Hotlines
Therapy Finders
- Colorado Crisis Services Line, 1-844-493-TALK (8255): This 24/7 toll-free hotline is available 365 days a year for anyone affected by a mental health, substance use or emotional crisis. All calls are connected to a mental health professional that will provide immediate support and connections to further resources.
- Crisis Text Service: Anyone can text the word TALK to 38255 anytime, from anywhere in Colorado about any type of crisis. This feature is available 24/7. Visit Home - Colorado Crisis Services for more information.
- Colorado Crisis Walk-In Locations: Walk-in crisis service locations are open 24/7 and offer confidential, in-person crisis support, information and referrals to anyone who needs it. Walk-in locations can be found on the Colorado Crisis Services website at ColoradoCrisisServices.org.
- Crisis Chat Service: On ColoradoCrisisServices.org, individuals can chat with specialists for online emotional support, crisis intervention and suicide assessments. This feature is available from 4 p.m. to midnight, seven days a week.
- Safe2Tell: Call 877-542-7233, text S2T to 274637, download Safe2Tell app, or visit S2T CO | Make a Call. Make a Difference (safe2tell.org)
- (National) Suicide/Crisis Lifeline: 800-273-8255
- Seize the Awkward: Very functional resource to offer to just start having the “awkward” conversation when you are concerned about someone’s behavior or think they might be experiencing suicidal thoughts
- Helping a Suicidal Person: Easy to read, step-by-step guide that helps peers support friends going through suicidal ideation
Hotlines
- National Suicide Hotline
- I’m Alive Chat Line
- Your Life, Your Voice Helpline
- The Trevor Project Lifeline
- Teens Helping Teens Teenline
- Colorado Warmline Peer Support
Therapy Finders
Compassion in Action - A fundraiser for Palestinian Children
In 2023, Dr. Barb Zind, a member of our UUCGV congregation, flew to Gaza, as she has over the last ten years, to deliver medical care to Palestinian children. She arrived just before Hamas began bombing Israel, and did make it home, fortunately, weeks later.
Here's a short video about Dr. Zind and Gaza, including many images she's taken over the years of Palestinian life and culture. It was filmed by Mike Youngren at a sold-out UUCGV fundraiser, "Compassion in Action," on 1/13/24.
Many thanks to the FCCC, and to all the people and businesses in Grand Junction who helped our fundraiser succeed!. If you want to help the Palestinian families in any way, please donate to HealPalestine.org
Here's a short video about Dr. Zind and Gaza, including many images she's taken over the years of Palestinian life and culture. It was filmed by Mike Youngren at a sold-out UUCGV fundraiser, "Compassion in Action," on 1/13/24.
Many thanks to the FCCC, and to all the people and businesses in Grand Junction who helped our fundraiser succeed!. If you want to help the Palestinian families in any way, please donate to HealPalestine.org
Health Equity Resources:
An educational guide covering health equity in opioid dependency treatment, specifically the differences in opioid treatment for Black and Latino patients.
This free resource answers the following questions:
-Who is most likely to use opioids?
-What are the demographics of America's opioid epidemic?
-What is health equity?
-What are health disparities?
-Why do health disparities exist?
More info:
https://www.bicyclehealth.com/blog/health-equity-in-opioid-dependency-treatment-differences-in-opioid-treatment-for-black-and-latino-patients
-Who is most likely to use opioids?
-What are the demographics of America's opioid epidemic?
-What is health equity?
-What are health disparities?
-Why do health disparities exist?
More info:
https://www.bicyclehealth.com/blog/health-equity-in-opioid-dependency-treatment-differences-in-opioid-treatment-for-black-and-latino-patients
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Peace Road 2020 - Hearing the Hearts of Our Brothers and Sisters of Color
A program that takes steps toward reconciliation and healing and a project of Universal Peace Federation and Women's Federation for World Peace of Grand Junction. Supporting Organizations: Black Citizens and Friends, Two Rivers Mosque and Grand Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Peace Road 2020 hosted in the parking lot of UUCGV on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 7:00pm, was full of powerful speakers, compleling stories, and exhibited a beautiful display of community support. If you were not able to attend, you can watch the full the recording by clicking the button below. |
Articles/Resources of Importance:
- Comprehensive Guide from Annuity.org for Financial Literacy in the Black Community which includes important information regarding the wealth gap like:
- The impact that the financial literacy gap has on the African American community
- Socioeconomic and cultural barriers
- The role of Black financial advisors - Dreaming Accountability by Mia Mingus.
- What is Oppression from Madness & Oppression Paths to Personal Transformation & Collective Liberation
- STOP CALLING THE POLICE AND START ERADICATING ANTI-BLACKNESS, UUA, June 2, 2020
- Document is intended to serve as a resource to white people and parents to deepen our anti-racism work.
- Seeing White (podcast)
- What to do if a Friend Has Been Arrested - A thorough guide to help you navigate the legal system when a friend or family member has been arrested.
Suggested Books:
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
In, So You Want to Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo guides readers of all races through subjects ranging from intersectionality and affirmative action to "model minorities" in an attempt to make the seemingly impossible possible: honest conversations about race and racism, and how they infect almost every aspect of American life." - Amazon Book Review
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Between the World and Me is a 2015 nonfiction book written by Ta-Nehisi Coates and published by Spiegel & Grau. It is written as a letter to the author's teenage son about the feelings, symbolism, and realities associated with being Black in the United States.
Discussion guide from the UUA on "White Fragility"
In, So You Want to Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo guides readers of all races through subjects ranging from intersectionality and affirmative action to "model minorities" in an attempt to make the seemingly impossible possible: honest conversations about race and racism, and how they infect almost every aspect of American life." - Amazon Book Review
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Between the World and Me is a 2015 nonfiction book written by Ta-Nehisi Coates and published by Spiegel & Grau. It is written as a letter to the author's teenage son about the feelings, symbolism, and realities associated with being Black in the United States.
Discussion guide from the UUA on "White Fragility"
Responding to Verbal Conflict:
Click below to learn more about the CLARA Technique, a conflict resolution technique taught in the online DC Peace Bystander Intervention Training
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Non-Violent Communication Training Opportunities
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The DC Peace Team offers trainings and skills to practice non-violent communication. Anyone interested in strengthening their relationships and learning how to better communicate and connect with others.
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Tools for Parents:
- Wondering how we can teach our children to be anti-racist? Black representation in reading material is one of many ways. Check out this list of books (for children and adults) featuring Black characters, written by Black authors.
- Sesame Street hosts a town hall discussion for kids about racism.
- Raising White Kids - Bringing Up Children in a Racially Unjust America by Jennifer Harvey. This New York Times best-selling book is a guide for families, educators, and communities to raise their children to be able and active anti-racist allies.
- Consider finding books with diversity to expand your family’s exposure to books featuring BIPOC people. One good resource is the website “Black Children’s Books and Authors” at http://bcbooksandauthors.com/
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Mutual Aid Partners Distro Day | Tuesdays 11a-1p | 2nd Street /Ute Avenue
Distro Day | Tuesdays 11a-1p
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Mutual Aid Partners is a network that supports and connects grassroots efforts in Mesa County Colorado, by facilitating communication, education, boosting collaboration and accessibility to resources & volunteers.
Driven by the spirit of solidarity and focusing on action driven, creative solutions, we listen and work within our community to build a deeply rooted, sustainable support system. Learn more about Mutual Aid Partners and Distro Day. |