Mental Health Resources


It takes time to find the right provider for you. We encourage you to explore several options to see what feels most comfortable for you. These resources are known and trusted by our community members. We can’t vouch for all providers listed in these community programs, or that they are currently taking new clients.

Programs that have Spanish speaking staff have an asterisk*!

¡Prorgamas que tienen personal hispanohablantes tienen un asterisco*!

Tools for Finding a Therapist


Open Path Psychotherapy Collective

A nonprofit nationwide network of mental health professionals dedicated to providing in-office and online mental health care—at a steeply reduced rate—to clients in need.

Inclusive Therapists

Directory with the aim to make it simpler and safer for people in marginalized communities to find a therapist. Find a culturally responsive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming therapist that celebrates your full identity.

Psychology Today

Find a therapist based on your city.

InnoPsych

Find your ideal therapist of color and boost your wellness journey with content written by and for people of color.

Spark

Connects mental health professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to Coloradans in need of free counseling and mental health services.

OpenCounseling

A resource to help people find the information they need to find affordable mental health treatment where they live.

Therapy for Queer People of Color

A directory of psychologists, professional counselors, social workers, and administrative specialists who provide quality mental healthcare exclusively to queer and trans people of color.

Community Services


Connections Counseling

720-328-0569

An innovative trauma wellness center that provides accessible counseling services to individuals, couples, and families regardless of their income.

Behavioral & Mental Health Services at Denver Health*

303-602-4851

Provides therapy to patients of all ages who are struggling with mental health issues in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most commercial insurance plans.

HeyDenver/Colorado Health Network

303-962-2880

Free brief intervention sessions with Colorado Health Network’s behavioral health team.

Denver Affordable Counseling

720-485-3756

Affordable counseling services for individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents

Maria Droste Counseling Center*

303-756-9052

Offers in-person or online counseling services and psychotherapy for adults, children, teens, couples, and families – regardless of their ability to pay. They have counselors that specialize in the LGBTQ+ community.

People’s House

303-480-5130

Their Affordable Counseling Program offers therapy on a sliding fee scale. They also have non-denominational ministers who can help you find a spiritual practice just right for you. They also have a variety of experienced mental health and holistic healing professionals who offer individual sessions, workshops and group opportunities.

WellPower*

303-504-6500

Provides mental health treatment, prevention, outreach and crisis services to children, families and adults. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance. Self pay is $90/ therapy session.

Crisis Support


Colorado Crisis Services*

1-844-493-8255 or TEXT ‘TALK’ to 38255

Crisis response system offering residents mental health, substance use or emotional crisis help, information and referrals. Crisis clinicians & peer specialists are available 24/7/365 for free via phone, text, or in-person at walk-in centers regardless of one’s ability to pay. Translation services available in more than 200 languages.

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline*

9-8-8

United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 9-8-8. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

The Trevor Project

1-866-488-7386

The world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential and free.

for Latinx Folks


El Centro de las Familias*

303-504-1900

Una clinica multicultural brindando servicios de salud mental en español para la comunidad Latine/Hispana de Denver. Brindan servicios bilingues con una perspectiva basada en fortalezas y atencion informada de trauma. Se acepta Medicaid, Medicare, and la mayoria de seguros medicos. Sin seguro medico es $90 por sesion.

Linea de Prevencion del Suicidio y Crisis*

1-888-628-9454

Una red de prevencion del suicidio basado en los E.E.U.U. con mas de 160 centros de crisis que proveen servicios 24/7 de forma gratuita al numero 9-8-8. Esta disponible para cualquiera en crisis suicida o angustia emocional.

Servicios De La Raza*

303-458-5851

El Departamento de Salud Conductal de Servicios es una clinica especializada en brindar servicios de salud mental y abuso de sustancias en inglés y español cultural y lingüísticamente sensibles a poblaciones desatendidas y sin seguro medico. Brinda servicios a individuos sin seguro medico y aceptan Medicaid, Medicare, CHP+, recipientes de Compensacion de Victima, y pago propio.

For Youth


The Center on Colfax- Rainbow Alley

A safe space where LGBTQ youth (ages 11-21) & allies find support & acceptance. Provides events & activities, counseling & support groups, health services & life skills—all in a warm & welcoming environment for free/at a low-cost sliding scale.

YouthSeen

720-788-0062 (call or text)

Support for LGBTQ+ teens and their families. Offers mental health counseling, groups, peer support, social activities, and more.

The Adolescent and Child Outpatient Program at Denver Health*

303-602-4851

Helps children ages 2-17 years with a wide variety of behavioral and emotional disorders, ranging from adjustment issues to major mental illnesses. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most insurance.

LGBTQ+ Services


Denver Element

720-382-5900

Counseling group sessions, one-on-one counseling, peer-to-peer support groups, and holistic approaches are offered for the LGBTQ+ community. Accepts Medicaid and uses a sliding scale for those without Medicaid.

Envision: You

303-214-2119

Seeks to close gaps in behavioral health outcomes for LGBTQ+ individuals through free co-created community programming, advocacy engagement, public awareness campaigns, and evidence-based training.

Queer Asterisk

720-507-6161

Provides counseling services and therapeutic programs centering queer and trans experiences. Their counselors all identify as queer and transgender. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance providers and offers a sliding scale and scholarships.

IAmClinic Counseling Services

720-551-8382

Offers counseling for LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, as well as their religious loved ones.

Transgender & Non-Binary Services


Denver Health LGBT Health Services*

303-602-5699

A transgender-specific integrated care behavioral health provider is available for short or long-term therapy, as well as interviews for gender-affirming surgery letters of support. Available to any of Denver Health’s transgender/ gender nonconforming patients. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most commercial insurance plans.

Empowerment Program*

303-320-1989

A mental health and drug treatment program providing free trauma-informed services for cis and trans women.

The Center- Transgender Support Groups

303-733-7743

Offers free weekly social and support programs, a speakers bureau, and educational/networking sessions for transgender communities.

Trans Lifeline*

877-565-8860

A free peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers. Call if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans. Full anonymity & confidentiality. No nonconsensual active rescue (calling 911, emergency services, or law enforcement). Oprime 2 para hablar con unx operadxr en español.

UCHealth Integrated Transgender Program

720-848-2650

Their team of professionals helps transgender and gender-diverse adults in their journey to achieve their personal health goals, including mental health care. Accepts most insurance plans.

Transgender Center of the Rockies

303-761-0200

Offers gender-affirming individual and group counseling for trans individuals over 18. Sliding fee scale for individual and group therapy sessions based on client’s household income. Peer-led support groups are free.