A curated directory of trusted national and state resources covering mental health, firearm safety, suicide prevention, domestic violence support, veteran services, and more — for individuals, families, and communities across Colorado, Montana, and California.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available right now — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You do not have to face this alone.
Free and confidential emotional support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, available 24/7 via call, text, or online chat.
Free, 24/7 confidential mental health support via text message. Connects you with a trained Crisis Counselor within minutes.
Immediate support for Coloradans experiencing emotional, mental health, or substance use concerns, 24/7. Includes walk-in crisis centers statewide.
Montana's free and confidential crisis support line, available 24/7 for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis.
Free, confidential emotional support for Californians through a peer-run warm line. Available via call, text, or live chat.
Responsible firearm storage saves lives. Whether you are a gun owner looking to store safely, or someone concerned about access in your home, these resources can help.
The nation's most comprehensive firearm safety program. Provides free gun locks and educational materials to promote secure storage — created by gun owners for gun owners.
Visit Website →A campaign promoting responsible gun ownership to reduce child gun deaths. Encourages securing all firearms and asking about unsecured guns in other homes.
Visit Website →A Brady & Ad Council campaign offering guidance on safe gun storage — locking, unloading, and storing firearms away from ammunition.
Visit Website →Find local options for temporary, voluntary firearm storage in Colorado — particularly helpful for households navigating a period of crisis.
Visit Website →Colorado law requires firearms to be securely stored when not in use to prevent access by unsupervised juveniles and unauthorized users.
A national map of locations offering temporary firearm storage, including FFL dealers. Useful for anyone needing a safe place to store firearms during a difficult time.
Visit Website →California DOJ guidance on safe storage, including use of approved safety devices and locked containers with ammunition stored separately.
Visit Website →Suicide is preventable. If you are worried about yourself or someone you care about, reaching out is the most important step. These organizations provide education, support, and connection.
Free and confidential support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, 24/7. Available by call, text, or chat.
A national organization dedicated to saving lives through research, education, and advocacy. Offers resources for individuals, families, and loss survivors.
Visit Website →The nation's largest grassroots mental health organization. Provides education, support groups, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Research and resources focused on reducing access to lethal means — including firearms — as a key strategy in suicide prevention.
Visit Website →Promotes evidence-informed strategies and training for suicide prevention across Colorado, including the Colorado Gun Shop Project.
Montana's state suicide prevention resources, including the Montana Crisis Lifeline and community-based prevention programs.
Builds statewide partnerships and promotes evidence-informed strategies for suicide prevention across California.
Domestic violence and intimate partner violence affect people of all backgrounds. Help is available, and you deserve to be safe. These resources offer confidential support, safety planning, and connection to local services.
Confidential support 24/7 for individuals experiencing domestic violence. Offers crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to local resources.
Free, confidential support for young people experiencing dating abuse or relationship violence. Available 24/7 via call, text, or chat.
Culturally appropriate, anonymous, and confidential support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives impacted by domestic and sexual violence.
Statewide organization providing policy, training, and technical assistance to support survivors of domestic violence across Colorado.
Visit Website →Connects individuals to local direct service programs and works to end domestic and sexual violence across Montana.
A statewide network dedicated to preventing and ending domestic violence in California through advocacy, training, and collaboration.
Visit Website →Veterans and active-duty service members face unique challenges. These resources offer confidential mental health support, connection to benefits, and community.
Free, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones, 24/7. You do not have to be enrolled in VA benefits to connect.
A VA resource connecting Veterans, family members, and supporters with information, mental health resources, and real stories of recovery.
Visit Website →Provides free, confidential mental health care services to active-duty military, reservists, guard members, veterans, and their families.
Visit Website →VA resources on lethal means safety, including free cable gun locks available at local VA facilities — creating time and space between crisis and action.
Visit Website →Advocates for Colorado veterans and their families in securing benefits, healthcare, employment, education, and mental health services.
Promotes the welfare of Montana veterans and their families through a statewide network of services and benefits assistance.
Serves nearly 1.6 million California veterans and their families in accessing state and federal benefits earned through military service.
Your state has dedicated resources for mental health, crisis support, and community connection. These hubs can help you find local services, benefits, and support programs near you.
Confidential, multilingual service connecting Coloradans to food, housing, mental health, employment, and other vital community resources.
State administration ensuring access to quality mental health and substance use disorder services across Colorado.
Free, confidential, 24/7 connection to essential health and human services across Montana — including mental health, housing, and food assistance.
Implements statewide prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services for Montanans with mental health conditions or substance use disorders.
Free, confidential service connecting Californians to health and human services including housing, food, financial aid, and mental health resources.
Free mental health and wellness resources for Californians, including peer-run crisis support and digital mental health tools for youth and families.
These brief, anonymous checklists can help you reflect on your situation and connect with the right resources. Your answers are never stored or shared.
An 8-question checklist (~2 min) to evaluate your firearm storage practices. Your answers are not stored or shared.
Start ChecklistAn 8-question guide (~2 min) to recognizing warning signs in someone you care about. Not a clinical assessment.
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