03/18/2016
COLORADO CRISIS SERVICE NOW OFFERS CRISIS TEXT SERVICE FOR COLORADANS NEEDING HELP- Coloradans can now use text to talk with and receive immediate professional help to deal with any type of crisis situation. The new crisis text service, launched by the Rocky Mountain Crisis Partners, is available 24/7. To use the service, individuals should text the word TALK to 38255, after that they will receive an automated text detailing terms and conditions and asking for the individuals birthdate and zip code (named may remain anonymous), as soon as this info is sent a Masters level crisis counselor receives the text and quickly responds. The text service is completely free of charge and available anywhere at any time.
“We are thrilled to offer Coloradans a new crisis help tool,” said Liza Tupa, the deputy director of community programs at the Colorado Office of Behavioral Health. “This new service helps ensure Coloradans greater access to mental health services at the right place and at the right time.”
For more information on the service please visit http://www.metrocrisisservices.org
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