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Resources for Coping With the King Soopers Tragedy

Resources for Coping With the King Soopers Tragedy

We know that many people are struggling with personal impacts of the horrific attack at King Soopers. Feelings of stress, fear, depression or exhaustion are normal during times of crisis or trauma. Your ongoing well-being is our highest priority, and we want you to know that there are many resources available to help you cope during this time.

  • Boulder Strong Resource Center
    Boulder’s Office of Emergency Management has opened the Boulder Strong Resource Center for anyone dealing with the aftermath of the King Soopers shooting. The center is located in the Chase Bank building, located at 603 S. Broadway. It offers crisis counseling, therapy dogs, massage, acupuncture, drinks, and snacks – as well as services for victims such as victim advocates. The Center is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. There also is a resource phone line available Tuesday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 303-217-0120.
  • Community in Mourning ResourcesThis Mental Health Partners webpage includes resources and support for grief, processing this tragic event, moving through trauma and more.
  • Mental Health PartnersClinicians are operating remotely at this time and offering mental health services to community members. Call (303) 443-8500 to schedule an appointment.
  • Community Health Workers: Community Health Workers is a virtual team of Mental Health Partners' providers available on Facebook to connect to the community. Community Health Workers are available to share resources, connect people to resources, and share helpful tips. The team’s expertise includes housing, veteran affairs, and Latinx communities. Connect to Community Health workers on Facebook or through the Mental Health Partners website.
  • Colorado Crisis Services: Confidential crisis support, information and referrals are available 24/7. Call 1-844-493-TALK (8255).
  • Crisis Text Line: This text line offers free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
  • Disaster Distress Helpline: Call 1-800-985-5990. The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) provides crisis counseling and support for anyone in the U.S. experiencing distress or other behavioral health concerns related to any natural or human-caused disaster, including public health emergencies.
  • National Helpline: Treatment referrals and information is available 24/7 at 1-800-662-HELP.
  • Colorado Suicide Prevention: Need help now? Call 1-844-493-TALK (8255), text TALK to 38255, or access chat via coloradocrisisservices.org. Help and hope are available 24/7.
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals at 1-800-273-8255.
  • National Crisis Line for Crime Victims : Assistance available in 20 languages at 855-4-victim or 855-484-2846.

Boulder County has a comprehensive list of available support resourcesPlease use and share these resources with family and friends who might need some assistance during this difficult time.