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Other Resources
For adults with mental illnesses
- "Soft Voices" Drop in Center, Longmont
Resource and friendship center for adults with mental illness. Tuesdays, 10:00 - noon,
Thursdays and Fridays, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Contact Gil at 303-776-0410.
- Chinook Clubhouse
A program dedicated to enhancing the recovery of men
and women with mental illnesses. It provides opportunities for members to live, work,
learn, and socialize while contributing their talents in a community of mutual support. Call 303-440-4842 for information or visit http://www.chinookclubhouse.org
For families of children and adolescents with mental illnesses
- Participate in CU Research: Recruiting for two studies "Family-focused
treatment for bipolar adolescents" and "Family-focused therapy as early intervention for youth at risk for bipolar disorder." Visit Dr. David Miklowitz' Web page to learn more. (Scroll down to see links at bottom of page.)
- NAMI Beginnings, a free newsletter focusing on children and adolescents. Send an
email request to Brenda@nami.org or visit
http://www.nami.org.
- Empower Colorado is a nonprofit organization created by parents and families to
provide support, education and advocacy for parents and families of children with mental
health issues (brain disorders). Visit http://www.empowercolorado.com
or call 1-866-213-4631.
- Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health is dedicated to promoting
mental health for all children, youth and families.
Visit http://www.coloradofederation.org
or call 303-572-0302.
- Parent-to-Parent of Colorado connects families of sons and daughter with disabilities
or specials healthcare needs in communities across Colorado. Visit
http://www.p2p-co.org or call 1-877-472-7201.
(English and Spanish)
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