Mental Health
Let’s Talk
It’s time to talk about how we’re feeling. COVID-19 is affecting all of us. Now more than ever, we need to take care of ourselves and look out for each other.
Let's Talk aims to talk openly about mental health, reduce stigma around mental health, and seek help in times of need.
Let's Talk About It!
Share how you have been staying connected by clicking below and contributing to the Let's Talk Padlet below! You can also share in-person by visiting the Broomfield Library or Paul Derda Recreation Center displays.
Get Help
For someone with an immediate life-threatening emergency, dial 9-1-1 for assistance.
- Call Colorado Crisis Services at 1.844.493.TALK (8255) | Text TALK to 38255
- Get connected to a crisis counselor or trained professional 24/7 who will assess risk and determine if a mobile response is necessary. There is no wrong reason to call - from suicidal thoughts to anxiety, loneliness, or substance use, someone will be there to talk you through it.
- Call the Colorado Spirit Warm Line at 303.545.0852
- Sometimes you need to talk to someone but aren't in crisis--that's where the Warm Line comes in! Leave a voicemail with your request for information or resource. Messages will be returned within one-business day. This is not a crisis line or an appointment scheduling line.
- Postpartum Support International 800.944.4773
- Mental Health Partners
- Community Reach Center
- If you are looking for a mental health or substance use provider, visit Colorado LADDERS. This is a searchable database of providers around the state.
What is Mental Health?
Mental health is state of balance in our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Positive mental health allows us to feel good about life, supporting our ability to participate in daily activities and accomplish our goals. An estimated 1 in 5 Coloradans are coping with mental health conditions and addictions.
"...When someone breaks their leg we don’t expect them to ’just snap out of it’ or think they somehow brought it on themselves. Like physical health conditions, mental health conditions need treatment and the people who confront them need our support."
- Jason Vahling, Public Health Director
Broomfield Public Health and Environment is working with state and regional partners to reduce stigma around mental health issues, increase services for mental health and substance misuse along with increasing community connectedness through its 2020-2024 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).
Anxiety and depression are the most common causes of poor mental health. In 2017, 1 in 3 Broomfield and Boulder students felt so sad or hopeless every day for at least two weeks that they stopped their usual activities. Broomfield adults report having about 2 days per month with poor mental health. It's normal to have good and bad days, so it's time to normalize talking about them.
Start with your attitudes around mental health. Have you ever distanced yourself from someone after learning of challenges to their mental health? Changes or struggles with mental health are not something to fear. Like physical health, sometimes support is needed in issues with mental health. Being able to talk about mental health and look for care when it's needed benefits your health and the health of those around you.
Pregnancy-related Depression and Anxiety
One in seven women experience pregnancy-related depression after childbirth, making it the most common complication of pregnancy. Pregnancy-related depression and anxiety can occur during pregnancy or after giving birth, including after a pregnancy loss. Women are most frequently affected but it can also affect fathers, partners and close family members.
- Pregnancy-related depression and anxiety is highly treatable. Learn about resources.
- Get support from family, friends and local support groups.
- Talk to a medical professional for more help.
From 2009 to 2018, Broomfield experienced 106 deaths due to suicide. The majority of these deaths were in adults ages 25-64 (75%) and were males (78%).
Suicide Prevention is Everyone’s Business
No single intervention or prevention program can prevent all suicides. Suicide is most effectively prevented by a comprehensive approach through implementation of programs across all ages and settings. Suicide prevention is everyone’s business.
What are the warning signs of suicide?
If you are concerned about someone, ask yourself the following questions. Have they shown or shared any of the following:
- Talking about wanting to die, be dead, or about suicide, or are they cutting or burning themselves?
- Feeling like things may never get better, seeming like they are in terrible emotional pain (like something is wrong deep inside but they can’t make it go away), or they are struggling to deal with a big loss in their life?
- Or is your gut telling you to be worried because they have withdrawn from everyone and everything, have become more anxious or on edge, seem unusually angry, or just don’t seem normal to you?
How can you respond?
If you notice any of these warning signs in anyone, you can help!
- Ask if they are okay or if they are having thoughts about suicide
- Express your concern about what you are observing in their behavior
- Listen closely and do not judge
- Reflect what they share and let them know they have been heard
- Tell them they are not alone
- Let them know there are resources available that can help
- If you or they are concerned, guide them to additional professional help
Learn More
Related Information
- Colorado Crisis Services
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Office of Suicide Prevention
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Youth and Young Adult Suicide Prevention
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- B Healthy Broomfield Speaker Series - ’Youth Suicide Prevention’
Educational Resources
Toolkits for Organizations
Free, online toolkits are available for schools, workplace wellness sites, or any venue to promote positive mental health and well-being. The toolkit include easy-to-use resources, such as posters, flyers, fact sheets, social media images and content. For assistance accessing or promoting these campaigns in your agency, please contact Broomfield Public Health and Environment at publichealth@broomfield.org or 720.887.2220.