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Five years ago, our mountain communities were forever impacted by three teen suicides. We were made painfully aware of the mental health issues that young people face and the lack of life saving resources accessible to them. A group of local therapists and community members were called to action and founded Resilience1220. They worked tirelessly to break down barriers to neighborhood mental health resources and the social stigmas around seeking care. Resilience1220 provides confidential counseling services to youth ages 12 to 20 at no cost. Our service area includes Jefferson, Clear Creek, Gilpin, and Park counties.
Since May 1, 2019, we have served almost 1,760 youth, parents and teachers in individual therapy. We have held over 520 groups for youth and families reaching over 1,730 people. Our community outreach program has impacted over 12,300 community members. We have provided over 7,830 hours of counseling to youth in our community, thanks to the dedication and support of donors like you!
Through individual counseling sessions, teens learn how to build resiliency and put into practice coping strategies to face today’s challenges - from bullying to social media to the loss of a loved one. Through our group therapy sessions, teens build community and connection with their peers. By sponsoring just one hour of counseling, you can save a teen’s life.
To learn more, go to www.resilience1220
Resilience1220 provides free counseling services to youth ages 12-20 in the mountain communities west of Denver. Through individual counseling, support groups and community outreach, we work to raise awareness of the social, emotional, and mental-health issues young adults face, and to provide the necessary life skills to create wellness and resiliency in their lives.
Our Vision is to empower young people and their families in our mountain communities to build resilience, strength, and the tools to master life's challenges.
We help young people build resilience for life. Through counseling, support groups, and community outreach, we work to raise awareness of the social, emotional, and mental health issues young adults face, and to provide the necessary life skills to create wellness and resiliency in their lives.
We do it to make a difference! We aim to address a public health crisis in our community, state and nation. Mental health issues are on the rise, particularly among youth living in mountain communities who do not have the necessary skills and outlets to cope or the resources to seek help.
We work directly in the communities in which we live. Due to accessibility, affordability and stigma, Resilience1220 offers free mental health services to the foothills west of Denver including western Jefferson County, Clear Creek County, southern Gilpin County, and eastern Park County.
We provide FREE, fast, professional services. Through our website, youth ages 12 to 20 can sign up to be matched with one of our 27 contracted therapists. Colorado House Bill (HB19-1120) states that youth in Colorado can seek mental health services without parental consent. This happens, but is rare.
Resilience1220 Professionals: Resilience1220 currently contracts with 27 mental health professionals. Specialties include art, yoga, trauma, mindfulness, wilderness, behavior modification and grief. Each therapist carries a caseload of 1-8 youth and many facilitate groups and give lectures as needed. Most of our counselors have lived in the mountain community for many years. We have two psychiatrists and PhD psychologists as advisors.
In 2022 alone, we reached 760 youth, 83 parents/guardians, and 21 teachers in individual therapy and held over 275 group sessions for both youth and adults. This is indicative of a program that is needed and will grow rapidly.
Organization name
Resilience1220 Inc.
other names
LeanIn1220, Resilience1220/LeanIn1220 Inc.
2019
Tax id (EIN)
83-4651143
Category
Mental Health & Crisis Intervention
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
32003 Ellingwood TrailMailing
PO Box 2041Jefferson County, CO, US