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School Safety and Crisis Resources
Office of School Safety
The Office of School Safety, located within the Department of Public Safety, serves as the primary agency for supporting Colorado schools and communities in their safety efforts by providing the tools and resources to create safe and positive school environments for all Colorado students, pre-kindergarten through higher education.
Visit the Office of School Safety to learn more.
Office of School Safety
Immediate Support
Safe2Tell
Anonymously report anything that concerns or threatens you, your friends, your family, or your community.
1-877-542-7233
Safe2tell.org
Colorado Crisis Services
Provides mental health support to those in crisis
1-844-493-TALK (8255)
Text "TALK" to 38255
Colorado 211
2-1-1 is a confidential and multilingual service connecting people to vital resources across the state.
Call 211 or visit 211colorado.org.
Disaster Distress Helpline
Support for people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
1-800-985-5990
Text: "Talk with Us" to 66746
disasterdistress.samsha.gov
Colorado Educator Support
Provides support for educator wellbeing
Call or Text 303-724-2500
coloradoeducatorsupport.com
Second Wind Fund
Provides free counseling to underinsured and uninsured youth who are at risk for suicide.
303-988-2645
Trevor Project Hotline
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth.
866-488-7386
Safety and Crisis Support for Communities
Office of School Safety
- Crisis Response Unit - The Crisis Response Unit exists to assist schools in overall crisis management, from preparing and preventing incidents to responding to and helping with a school’s post-crisis needs.
- Resources for After a Tragedy
- Talking to Children About School Safety (PDF)
- The Role for Caring Adults after a School or Community Tragedy (PDF)
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
IMatter
Connects Colorado youth with a therapist for up to six free, confidential counseling sessions.
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
School Safety Planning
Comprehensive School Safety
Office of School Safety
Office of the Attorney General
SchoolSafety.Gov
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Readiness and Emergency Preparedness and Response Technical Assistance Center
- REMS Homepage
- Guide for Developing High-Quality School Operations Plans & Resource Guides
- The Role of Districts in Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans
Colorado Department of Education
School Safety - Prevention Resources
Positive Culture and Climate
National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments
Learning Policy Institute
Aspen Institute
Colorado Department of Education
Violence and Bullying Prevention
Colorado Department of Education
Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence -CU Boulder
Colorín Colorado
- 15 Tips for Talking with Children About Violence
- Resources for countering antisemitism and Islamophobia
Resources for countering antisemitism and Islamophobia
Social, Emotional, and Mental Health
National Center on Safe and Supportive Learning Environments
Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
Center for PBIS
Financial information on schools and districts throughout Colorado. Learn more about financial transparency.
Colorado Dept. of Education
201 East Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-866-6600
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September 16, 2024
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