It's possible, and that's why we're here.
Use the links and tools on this page, if you need a pep talk, need help starting a conversation, want to dig into a tough topic or just connect with your peers or others in your community.
Tap the buttons below to explore by category.
Take care of yourself.
There are many important moments in life that can shape your future. It’s important to understand how using substances like marijuana, alcohol and vapes before you’re 21 can get in the way.
Some links to help educate + connect.
Create real connections with others in your area.
Self-Care, Mental Health + Wellbeing
Places to Connect
Click the links below to learn more about these programs.
- Animal Assisted Therapy Programs
- Asian Pacific Development Center
- Aurora Mental Center
- Community Reach Center
- Colorado Crisis Services
- Denver Health Behavioral Health
- I Matter–Provides up to six free counseling sessions for any Colorado youth.
- Judi’s House
- Maria Droste Counseling Center
Online Resources
Click on the links below to explore topics and resources. Forward Together is not a provider of mental health services. Please call 911 if you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency.
- Bullying Prevention Tips and Resources
- National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center Tips for Bullying
- Resilience
- Stop Bullying
- Stomp Out Bullying
- Teens Against Bullying
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Available 24/7 via call, text or chat.
- Colorado Crisis Services: 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or text “TALK” to 38255
Self-Care in Middle School
Self-Care in High School
Self-Care in College
Substance Use Help
General Resources
Click on the links below to explore topics and resources. Forward Together is not a provider of substance use or recovery services. Please call 911 if you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency.
- Western Colorado 211
- Responsibility Grows Here
- Truth.com
- Quit Vaping
- Youth Support to Quit Smoking or Vaping: My Life My Quit
- You Can
- Colorado Crisis Services: 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or text “TALK” to 38255
Sexual + Gender Identity
Online Resources
Click on the links below to explore topics and resources.
- LGBT National Youth Talkline at 800-246-7743
- The Trevor Project
- Trevor Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386
- TrevorChat
- TrevorText- text START to 678678
- TrevorSpace
- Trans Lifeline Hotline at 877-565-8860
Places to Connect
Click on the links below to explore these programs.
- Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center
- Rainbow Alley
- Inside/Out Youth Services
- Out Boulder
- OutFront Youth
- SPLASH
- TYES-Trans-youth education and support of Colorado
- Youth Seen
- Colorado Crisis Services: 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or text “TALK” to 38255
Get Connected
Denver
- Boys Scouts of America
- CABPES
- Colorado Circles for Change
- Colorado Muslim Community Center
- Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights (COLOR)
- Colorado Young Leaders
- Convivir Colorado
- Crowley Foundation
- Curls on the Block
- Delta GEMS
- COYAC
- Denver Chapter – International Indigenous Youth Council
- First Nations Development Institute
- Friends First
- girls inc.