Hello, Palmer Families!
I am excited to be supporting Palmer ECE Center this year as the full time School Psychologist, Special Services Provider for the building. This is my 9th year serving the Palmer Community and my 17th year as a School Psychologist! I look forward to a great year and one full of growth for our youngest learners.
I’d like to share some community resources that may be useful. I will be updating this list and sharing new resources periodically. Please feel free to reach out to me directly with any specific questions!
In Partnership,
Lauren Gallagher
School Psychologist, Ed.S. NCSP
Palmer Early Childhood Education Center
Community Resources
There may be times that children and youth require additional support from community agencies. Below is a list of common community resources.
Colorado Crisis Services (English/Spanish)
Description: Colorado Crisis Services is the statewide behavioral health crisis response system offering residents mental health, substance use or emotional crisis help, information and referrals. Its mission is to strengthen Colorado’s mental health system by providing Coloradans with greater access to crisis services wherever they are at 24/7/365 regardless of ability to pay.Offers walk-in centers around the Denver-metro area and provides free and confidential services. Phone: 1-844-493-8255. Crisis Text Line at 1-844-493-8255.
Mental Health Center of Denver (Multiple Languages)
Description: WellPower provides programs and services for the entire lifespan. Services include Child & Family, Teen & Young Adult and Adult services. Therapy Direct provides quick access to a counselor for a full 55-minute, online session - no medical insurance needed. We welcome all metro Denver residents ages 18 years and up, including those new to counseling. TherapyDirect is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Other services can be accessed here.
I Matter Colorado (English/Spanish)
Description: The I Matter program can connect youth with a therapist for up to 6 free virtual counseling sessions (some in-person appointments available, too) that are completely confidential. Services can be accessed here.
Second Wind Fund (English/Spanish)
Description: Provides youth ages 19 and younger access to 12 free counseling sessions. Referrals can be completed by parents and school mental health providers. Contact Information. Referral Webpage
HealthyChildren.org . Children’s Hospital Colorado
School Based Health Clinics
DPS partners with Denver Health School-Based Health Clinics in schools located across the district. Medical providers assist with non-urgent medical questions, medical refills and help connect students to other Denver Health resources including mental health services. Students/families needing care can call the Denver Health School-Based Health Center Line at 303-602-8958 to access care. Locations of school-based health care clinics can be found here.
If families and caregivers need additional support or assistance in accessing resources, please contact the DPS Family and Community Helpline at 720-423-3054 or FACEHelpline@dpsk12.org.