Support your colleagues!
Maintain Privacy and Refer to Appropriate Resources
As an employer, there are many rules regarding health conditions that are disclosed at work. Remember to maintain privacy if someone discloses any health condition including a mental illness or substance abuse. Encourage your colleague to contact the Office of Human Resources. If you are concerned about your colleagues safety or safety of others or integrity of their work, please contact the Office of Human Resources and follow relevant CDPHE Policies.
Learn more via the CDPHE Intranet
Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP)- CSEAP offers 6 sessions of free anonymous counseling for state employees and their family members. For more information visit the CSEAP website.
For urgent support:
Colorado Crisis Services - Crisis support line for a number of issues. 1-844-493-TALK (8255)
http://coloradocrisisservices.org/
National Suicide Prevention Life Line - 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you and loved ones. 1-800-273-8255
Prevention and Well Being
Training and Lunch and Learns - Keep up with events, training, and news via Google + CDPHE WellnessMindfulness Meditation - You can learn more about mindfulness meditation through a number of resources online. CDPHE periodically will offer training sessions. Meditation cushions are available in the Wellness Room.
Mental Health First Aid - CDPHE Wellness and Prevention Services Division have teamed up to provide Mental Health First Aid Training for CDPHE employees. Visit the Mental Health First Aid website to learn more. Training opportunities will be announced via Today's Broadcast and Google + CDPHE Wellness.
State Employee Health Plan - Your health plan coverage also provides coverage for mental health counseling and psychiatric services. Call your health plan for information or talk with your primary care provider. To learn more about plan coverage, visit the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration Benefits website - DPA.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Colorado Suicide Support Groups
List of suicide survivor support groups within Colorado.
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Resources for friends or family members who have lost a loved one.
American Association of Suicidology
Website providing a wealth of information and resources related to suicide (This is not a hotline).
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Resource for identifying risk factors and warning signs of suicide.
