National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 or call 988
Safe2Tell 1-877-542-7233 App Available
Crisis Text Line Text HELLO to 741741
The Trevor Project (Specifically for LGBTQ Youth) 1-866-488-7386 Text “Trevor” to 1-202-304-1200
Metro Crisis Services 1-844-493-8255
Mission
Hamilton Counseling Program advocates and supports all students in their academic, social emotional and college/career efforts.
Vision
Hamilton’s School Counseling Program believes that every student deserves a Culturally Competent Education that encourages success. Additionally all students should and do have access to tiered interventions based on data-driven needs.
Land Acknowledgement
Hamilton Middle School formally acknowledges that many indigenous peoples and nations have lived on the lands, mountains, and waterways since time immemorial. Hamilton Middle School specifically was built on land that has been stewarded through generations by the Tsistsistas (Cheyanne) and Núu-agha-tuvu-pu (Ute). We honor and respect the enduring relationship that exists between these peoples and nations and this land that is now known as the city of Denver, Colorado.
What Counselors Do
School counselors help all students:
apply academic achievement strategies
manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
plan for postsecondary options (higher education, military, work force)
Some of the specific things you may find Hamilton Counselors doing:
Individual student academic planning and goal setting
School counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards
Short-term counseling to students
Referrals for long-term support
Collaboration with families/teachers/ administrators / community for student success
Advocacy for students at individual education plan
Meetings and other student-focused meetings
Data analysis to identify student issues, needs and challenges
Acting as a systems change agent to improve equity and
Access, achievement and opportunities for all students
Interventions in the form of classroom instruction and schoolwide programming and initiatives
Tier 2
Interventions including small-group counseling, consultation and collaboration with school personnel, families and community stakeholders
Tier 3
Individual counseling, consultation and collaboration with school personnel, families and community stakeholders
Indirect student support services
Through consultation, collaboration and facilitation of referrals
Open/Drop Down Lists:
WHAT CAN I DO TO KEEP MY CHILD SAFE?
ASK: Talking about suicide does not make a student suicidal. Asking if someone is having suicidal thoughts gives him/her permission to talk about it. Asking sends the message that you are concerned and want to help.
TAKE SIGNS SERIOUSLY: Studies have found that more than 75% of people who die by suicide showed some of the warning signs in the weeks or months prior to their death.
GET HELP: If you have concerns that your child is suicidal, seek immediate help from a mental health provider. Suicidal students need to be evaluated by an expert in assessing risk. Parents can contact school psychologists, social workers, counselors, or nurses for support. Parents may also want to consult with their insurance company to get a list of mental health providers covered by their policy. If there is immediate need for help you may take your child to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
LIMIT ACCESS: To weapons, medication, sharp objects, and materials that could be used for hanging oneself. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILD ALONE: Increase adult supervision. It is important that parents surround themselves with a team of supportive friends or family members who can stop in and help as needed.
REASSURE YOUR CHILD THAT LIFE CAN GET BETTER: Many suicidal people have lost all hope that life can improve. They may have difficulty problem solving even simple issues. Remind your child that no matter how bad things are, the problem can be worked out. Offer your help.
LISTEN WITHOUT JUDGMENT: Avoid making statements such as “I know what it’s like” or “I understand.” Instead make statements such as “Help me understand what life is like for you right now”
Possible Warning Signs
It is important to remember the signs and risk factors listed are generalities. Not all students who contemplate suicide will exhibit these symptoms and not all students who exhibit these behaviors are suicidal Students from all types of families can become suicidal. Males are at higher risk of dying by suicide although females attempt more often than males.
Significant changes in behavior, appearance, grades, eating or sleeping habits, or withdrawing from friends.
Making suicidal threats – either direct “I want to die” or indirect “things would be better if I weren’t here”.
Suicidal notes and plans
Prior suicidal behavior
Appears sad or hopeless
Appears angry and irritable
Reckless behavior
Self-inflicted injuries
Giving away prized possessions
Saying goodbye to friends and family
Potential Risk Factors
Loss of significant other
Social or academic problems at school
Family or personal stress
Substance abuse (drugs and alcohol)
Depression and mental health issues
Previous suicide or attempt by peer or family member
Access to weapons/means of harming self
Difficulties regarding sexual orientation
Crisis Supports
Walk In Locations
Denver Walk-In Crisis Services
4353 E. Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80220
7.7 miles away from Hamilton
Littleton Walk-In Crisis Services
Santa Fe Drive Littleton, CO 80120
12 miles away from Hamilton
Aurora Walk-in Crisis Services
2206 Victor Street Aurora, CO 80045
12 miles away from Hamilton
Westminster Walk-In Crisis Services
2551 W 84th Avenue Westminster CO 80031
21 miles away from Hamilton
Jefferson Center for Mental Health / Lakewood Walk-In Crisis Services
12055 W 2nd Place Lakewood, CO 80228
Hospitals
Denver Health
Phone: 303-602-4357
Address: 777 Bannock Street, Denver CO 80204
10 miles away from Hamilton
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Phone: 720-777-6200
Address: 13123 East 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045
11 miles away from Hamilton
University of Colorado Hospital
Phone: 303-724-1000
Address: 130001 E 17th Place, Aurora, CO 80045 Building 500, West Wing, Level 2
12 miles away from Hamilton
Highlands Behavioral Health
Phone: 720-348-2800
Address: 8565 Poplar Way, Littleton, C0 80130
18 miles away from Hamilton
Community Resources
School Based Denver Health Clinics
Place Bridge Academy
Cost: Free for DPS students. Parents must call to make an appointment
Phone Number: 303-602-8958
Address: 7125 Cherry Creek North Drive Denver CO 80224
3.3 miles away from Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson High School
Cost: Free for DPS students. Parents must call to make an appointment
Phone Number: 303-602-8958
Address: 3950 S. Holly Street Denver, CO 80237
2.7 miles away from Hamilton
Both Place Bridge and Thomas Jefferson are District funded support centers. They provide:
Behavioral Health: Mental Health Services
Dental Care
Family Planning Primary Care Primary Care: Pediatric
School-Based Health Centers
Telehealth
Denver Kids – Denver Kids provides 1:1 support for students within target schools in DPS. Haley Laidlaw is the Advisor assigned at Hamilton Middle School. They have a caseload of 50 students they meet with at least once a month to provide holistic support including: social-emotional and academic support, college and career exploration, family engagement, student enrichment opportunities, and resource navigation. This is a program offered primarily inside the school during the day.
Cost: Free
Phone Number: 720-982-5546
Address: 780 Grant St, Denver, CO 80203
Website: https://www.denverkids.org/
Our onsite Advisor is Haley Laidlaw
Jewish Family Services – JFS provides counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults as well as offer mental health services to immigrants and refugees to help them adjust to life in Colorado.
Cost: (Sliding fees, accepts most insurance including Medicaid)
Phone Number: (303) 597-5000
Address: 3201 South Tamarac Drive Denver, CO 80231
Website: https://www.jewishfamilyservice.org/services/denver-mental-health-services 0.9 miles away from Hamilton
WellPower – WellPower Child & Family Outpatient Services offer therapeutic and preventive services for children, youth and their families.
Cost: Serving people regardless of their ability to pay and also accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and commercial (private) insurance plans.
Phone Number: (303) 504-6500
Address: 4141 E Dickenson Place Denver, CO 80222
Website: https://www.wellpower.org/
3.4 miles away from Hamilton
Denver Springs – Denver Springs is an outpatient mental health clinic providing Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) for individuals facing behavioral health challenges. The services include mental health care for adolescents (12+) and adults facing mental health challenges and substance use.
Cost: Denver Springs is in-network with most major insurance providers and we can often work with other insurers on an out-of-network basis.
Phone Number: 720-644-0025
Address: 401 West Hampden Place, Suite 200 Englewood, CO 80110
Website: https://denversprings.com/
6.5 miles away from Hamilton
IMatter Colorado – The I Matter program can connect you with a therapist for up to 6 free virtual counseling sessions (some in-person appointments available, too) that are completely confidential.
Website: https://imattercolorado.org/
Denver Family Institute – Denver Family Institute (DFI) provides low-fee, strength-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families from all walks of life.
Cost: Sliding-fee scale
Phone Number: (303) 757-3340
Address: 3600 S Yosemite Street Unit 1050 Denver, CO 80237
Website: http://www.denverfamilyinstitute.org
1.2 Miles away from Hamilton
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery – Aurora Mental Health & Recovery offers a variety of specialized services to meet the needs of our diverse community. Our staff of physicians, nurses, psychologists, therapists, and peers work with all age groups, from children to seniors.
Cost: Services are not denied to anyone because of inability to pay, accepting Medicaid/private insurance
Phone Number: (303) 617-2300
Address: 11059 E Bethany Dr. Aurora, CO 80014
Website: http://www.aumhc.org
3.4 Miles away from Hamilton
The Child and Family Therapy Center of Denver At The Child and Family Therapy Center of Denver – provides a variety of services including child and family therapy as well additional supportive services.
Cost: Sliding-fee scale & accepts some insurance
Phone Number: (720) 442-2720
Address: 7400 East Orchard Road Suite 2700 N, Englewood, Colorado 80111
Website: http://childfamilytherapyofdenver.com
5.2 miles away from Hamilton
Therapist of Color Collaborative – Serve individuals of color to advance racial equity in the mental health setting, se habla espanol.
Cost: Income based sliding scale, accept employer sponsored insurance
Phone Number: (303)-881-1101
Address: 1210 S Parker Rd Ste 210, Denver, CO 80231
Second Wind Fund – Therapy for youth expressing suicidal thoughts and feelings. Second Wind Fund covers the cost of 12-20 sessions of therapy for youth ages 19 and younger who are at risk for suicide.
Cost: Youth are initially granted 12 sessions, based on individual needs of the youth, their provider can request an extension for 8 additional sessions. This includes ALL YOUTH regardless of ability to pay for services or insurance status (including Medicaid recipients)
Phone Number: (303) 988-2645
Address: 899 Logan St, Suite 311 Denver, CO 80203
Website: http://thesecondwindfund.org
Families First – Parenting and family support groups in Denver Metro Area
Phone Number: (303) 695-7996
Multiple Locations
Website: http://www.familiesfirstcolorado.org
Families First Support Line – 877-695-7996
Bilingual Support Line: 1-866-Las Familias
Email Us:
For General Email – info@familiesfirstcolorado.org
Registration for a class or support group – familysupport@familiesfirstcolorado.org
