Resources for Depression and Suicide Prevention

Depression is a treatable illness that can affect up to one in eight teenagers. When left untreated,
however, it can lead to thoughts about suicide. Some local resources for help include:

Poudre High School Counselors
970-488-6011

Connections (mental health counseling)
970-221-5551

Hospice of Larimer County (grief counseling)
970-663-3500

Suicide Hotline (24 hour toll free)
1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Suicide Resource Center (information)
www.SuicideResourceCenter.org
970-635-9301

To learn more, click on some of the links below:

Teen Depression (for teens)
http://www.kidshealth.org/PageManager.jsp?dn=KidsHealth&lic=1&article_set=32845&cat_id=20123&

Teen Depression (for parents)
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_teen.htm

Teen Suicide (for teens)
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/suicide.html

Teen Suicide (for parents)
http://www.nmha.org/infoctr/factsheets/82.cfm