The mission of Northfield High School’s Mental Health team is to provide the highest quality evidence-based prevention for suicide, violence, bullying and substance abuse by training, supporting, and empowering both peer
Mission
The mission of Northfield High School’s Mental Health team is to provide the highest quality evidence-based prevention for suicide, violence, bullying and substance abuse by training, supporting, and empowering both peer leaders and caring adults to impact their world through the power of connection, hope, help and strength.
Vision
We believe that many strengths are more powerful than one, and our united goal is to activate and mobilize these strengths in ways that positively change individuals and communities.
*Referrals to school-based therapy may be made by school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers and administrators.
Mental Health Resources
| Alec Trussell | School Psychologist | alec_trussell@dpsk12.org |
| Richard Knight | School Psychologist | richard_knight@dpsk12.net |
| Tyler Maldonado | School Social Worker | tyler_maldonado@dpsk12.org |
| Sarah Hartman | School Social Worker | sarah_hartman@dpsk12.net |
Anonymously report anything that concerns or threatens you or your teen.
www.safe2tell.org
1-877-542-7233
Immediate, confidential, 24/7 support for a mental-health crisis. Walk-in and phone options available.
www.coloradocrisisservices.org
1-844-493-8255
Safe and brave space to support LGBTQ youth and their allies ages 11 – 21. Drop-space, youth-led activities, counseling and support, and health services.
https://lgbtqcolorado.org/programs/rainbow-alley/
303-951-5213
Therapy for youth expressing suicidal thoughts and feelings. Up to 12 sessions free of cost. This organization will work with youth to make therapy as accessible as possible.
www.thesecondwindfund.org
303-988-2645
Accessible community mental health. This is a great place to start for mental health services in Denver.
www.mhcd.org
303-504-6500
Comprehensive individual, couples, and family therapy with a specialty in addiction counseling.
www.denverfamilyinstitute.org
303-756-3340
Parenting and family support groups in Denver.
Support line available for immediate parenting concerns.
877-695-7996
SupportLine@FamiliesFirstColorado.org
www.familiesfirstcolorado.org
Integrated health care for Asian American, Pacific Islander, immigrant, and refugee communities.
www.apdc.org
303-923-2920
303-695-7996
Una división del Centro de Salud Mental de Denver.
A division of Mental Health Center of Denver for Spanish speakers. Culturally appropriate comprehensive mental health care.
https://mhcd.org/el-centro-de-las-familias-spanish/
303-504-7900
866-527-3264 (Español)
Full service Indian health hospital.
303-953-6600
www.difrc.org
Welcome to our page of resources and information about substance use prevention. Please contact your counselor for help navigating these resources. We understand that getting help can feel overwhelming. We’re here to support you!
Please read this important blog post from our partners at the DPS Substance Use Prevention Program about connection and the the relationship between youth who experience higher levels of connectedness as teens and the decrease in risk of mental health challenges, violence, sexual risks, and substance use of those youth.
As you may know, Denver Public Schools is partnering with an organization called Be the Influence (BTI). BTI is a parent support program for a network of parents who are dedicated to doing all they can to keep their teens safe and away from drugs for as long as possible. BTI provides access to a secure database of this network of Denver parents who pledge to host teen parties free of alcohol, marijuana, nicotine and other drugs. BTI sends out bi-monthly newsletters to its parents with parenting tips and facts about different drugs. There is also an option for parents to receive these newsletters without making the pledge. We invite you to check out www.betheinfluence.us for more information about this community.
To view BTI’s latest Blog on teen use of marijuana – with information on the latest trends, products and studies. Learn more about health effects and other risks for teen use of marijuana.
Please take a look at these flyers regarding teen vaping. Youth Vaping Flyer and Parents/Adults Flyer
This website has many different resources for community events/support and drug and alcohol treatment. This is a great place to start.
DenverRAP.org
720-423-2269
This is a link to the DenverRAP Activity Calendar for December. This calendar provides information on free activities happening in the Denver area. You can also have information about free activities happening in Denver sent directly to your phone by texting “DenverRAP” to 67076.
Quick, relatable tips to talk to your teen about drug and alcohol use.
speaknowcolorado.org
Our mission is to actively support the academic and social-emotional success of all Northfield students. We advocate for students to receive appropriate mental health support and obtain an equal public education in a safe and secure environment. We collaborate with Northfield staff, parents/guardians, outside community resources, and students to ensure that all Northfield students can access the general education.