CCI joins El Paso County and all of Colorado as we are deeply saddened by the senseless act of violence at Club Q in Colorado Springs. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this tragedy.

Anyone looking to support the needs of the victims, families and the community during this time can donate at coloradohealingfund.org.

Statewide Crisis Services and Mental Health Resources

Colorado Crisis Services: For help with any mental health, substance use or emotional concern, call Colorado Crisis Services at 844- 493-TALK (8255), or text TALK to 38255. Our trained professionals provide free, immediate, and confidential help, 24/7/365. Learn more at ColoradoCrisisServices.org.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) offers 24/7 call, text and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. Learn more at 988Lifeline.org. Youth can request a counselor who specifically focuses on the needs of LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults via call, text, and chat.

OwnPath: OwnPath connects Coloradans with behavioral health providers licensed by the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) and to search for specific services or use a guided search to identify providers or resources that best meet their needs. Learn more at OwnPath.co.

Youth-Focused Crisis Services and Mental Health Resources

Below the Surface: Below the Surface aims to help teens connect to and get support from the Colorado Crisis Services (CCS) text line. Text TALK to 38255 to speak with a trained counselor 24/7 on a personal, free, confidential line. Learn more at BelowTheSurfaceCo.com.

IMatter: I Matter provides up to six free therapy sessions for any Colorado youth 18 years of age or younger, or 21 years of age or younger if receiving special education services. Therapy is provided by licensed clinicians in Colorado. Visit IMatterColorado.org to sign up for free therapy sessions.

Inside Out Youth Services: Inside Out Youth Services builds access, equity, and power with LGBTQIA2+ young people, through leadership, advocacy, community-building, education, and peer support. Find a list of LGBTQIA+ resources at InsideOutYS.org/Resources.

The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential, and 100% free. Visit TheTrevorProject.org to get connected.

The Colorado Energy Office and the Colorado Clean Energy Fund invite commissioners and county staff  to attend a meeting to discuss the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GHGRF), a grant program outlined in the recent passing of The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). This meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, December 1st from 2:00pm to 3:30pm MST and will center on reviewing a proposed, coordinated strategy among the State, municipalities, counties, and Tribal governments to apply for funding in the GHGRF for Colorado. This meeting will inform a joint response in early December to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which is administering the funds outlined in Section 134(a)(1) of the GHGRF.

A collaborative, unified approach will better position Colorado to access funding from the GHGRF, streamline the process of deploying capital and managing reporting, and ultimately provide for execution of projects across the state that align with the State’s goals for environmental justice and supporting energy transition communities.

Click here for more details and register to attend here: Accessing Funds from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: Colorado’s Strategy for a Coordinated Approach.