Additional Resources for Families

Parent Education + Speaker Series

The Science of Reading:

Parent Resources on the Science of Reading

Social Emotional Learning:

Basic Assistance

Denver Community Resources- DPS includes emergency assistance (food, housing), legal, medical, disability, financial, and recreational resources

Social/Emotional Learning & Mental Health

General Information & Tips

Supporting Children’s Mental Wellness- Tips for Families/ Caregivers
SEL Development, Guidance, & Tips- TryingTogether with tons of information, activities, and resources for supporting various social-emotional development
Does My Kid Need Counseling or Therapy?

Home SEL Activities & Programs

Counseling & Therapy Resources

iMatter provides 6-FREE teletherapy sessions for youth and caregivers
Denver Health School-based Centers provide free services to DPS students
Care Solace is a free DPS service that finds/ connects you with the best fit for your child’s mental health care
Denver Resources- Look under Mental Health tab
Find Local Counselors/Therapists (sort by age, gender, types of issues, etc.)

Suicide Prevention Programming & Resources

Call 9-1-1 immediately for any emergency situation or active threat
Call/Text/Visit Colorado Crisis Center (call 844-493-8255; text TALK to 38255) to talk to trained responders for FREE 24/7
Preventing Youth Suicide: Tips for Parents & Educators- NASP
Lincoln Elementary and DPS Suicide Prevention Programming
Caregiver Suicide Prevention Training by Ms. Leann and Slide Deck
Parents Talking to Kids About Suicide
The Second Wind Fund provides free counseling to DPS students identified at risk for suicide

Grief/Grieving

Judi’s House provides free support for grieving children and families
Empower provides mentoring for youth who lost their parent(s)- learn more here!
Grief/ Loss Tips for Parents/ Caregivers- NASP
Helping Kids Cope with Grief: A Guide for Parents
Sesame Workshop has great resources for talking about grief/ loss with younger children
Grief/ Loss Tips for School Staff- NASP
Books for children dealing with loss or trauma

Challenging Behavior

General Resources

Book List by Grade Level

Online Resources for Students

Online Resources for Parents

Additional Resources

Free Access to National Parks

Local Resources