Photo credit: Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post.
In response to the March 22, 2021 mass shooting in South Boulder, Community Foundation Boulder County has established a fund to support the victims, their families, and our community in dealing with and processing these events. Following are related community resources and supports:
Tributes
Donate
- The Boulder County Crisis Fund supports the needs of those directly affected and the needs of our community to heal.
- The Colorado Healing Fund is collecting donations to support the needs of victims, families, and the community affected by the Boulder tragedy. Click here to donate.
- For Officer Talley and his family: Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation, Boulder County Injured and Fallen Officer Foundation, Colorado State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police
Mental health
- Mental Health resources available to help community cope with the #BoulderShooting
- Community Health Workers is a virtual team of Mental Health Partner’s providers who are available to share resources, connect people to resources, and share helpful tips. Connect to Community Health workers on Facebook or through the Mental Health Partners website.
- Colorado Crisis Services: Offers walk-in and crisis intervention services at a variety of locations throughout Colorado. They can be reached 24/7 at 1-844-493-TALK (8255).
- Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH): 1-800-985-5990. The DDH provides crisis counseling and support for anyone experiencing distress or other behavioral health concerns related to any natural or human-caused disaster, including public health emergencies.
- National Helpline: Treatment referrals and information is available 24/7 at 1-800-662-HELP.
- Colorado Suicide Prevention: Need help now? Call 1-844-493-TALK (8255), text TALK to 38255, or access chat via www.coloradocrisisservices.org. Help and hope are available 24/7.
- The Interfaith Network on Mental Health is offering "Conversation for Connection: Supporting Mental Health" every Thursday evening, 7-8 p.m. Join on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4264420220
Talking to kids
- How to explain the shooting to your kids
- How to talk with kids about scary events
- Boulder Library's family resources for processing violence
Related resources
- Colorado Employee Assistance Program: A confidential support resource for state employees.
- The Rebel Project: Amidst the widespread ripple effect of mass trauma, this nonprofit fosters connections as key to building resilience.