Talking about mental health helps spread awareness, which is why we decided to open up. We hope this conversation helps someone out there realize they're not alone. MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential support for those in crisis 24/7 simply by dialing 988 or 1-800-273-8255. Colorado Crisis Services: There are four ways to get confidential and immediate help: by phone at 1-844-493-8255, over text message (text the word “TALK” to 38255), via an online chat service, or at walk-in centers throughout metro Denver, northern, the southeast region and the western slope. Many of these services are available 24/7. Trained counselors are available to help with relationship problems, depression, bullying, stress, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, family crisis and more. Mental Health Colorado: This advocacy organization hosts a variety of online mental health screening in both English and Spanish, a mental health toolkit for schools, a page dedicated to the latest mental health research, as well as a variety of events throughout the year. Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Behavioral Health: Using this link, you can find the community mental health center nearest to you. All of the centers accept Medicaid and most have sliding payment options for those who do not have insurance. SUBSTANCE ABUSE RESOURCES: Alcoholics Anonymous Colorado: Find meetings throughout Colorado as well as information about the program and other services and events put on by AA. Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation: A division of UCHealth, CeDAR offers 30- to 120-day residential treatment programs, outpatient treatment programs, medically-supervised detox programs, and recovery management. Denver Health STEP Program: The Substance Abuse Treatment, Education and Prevention Program was established specifically to help teens and young adults from 11 to 24 years of age. It offers a 12-week outpatient program on the campus of Denver Health and in several Denver Public Schools. ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Maria Teresa Baldrich: https://www.mtbaldrich.com/links Cory Mathias Madison (Mathias Da Great): https://www.instagram.com/mathiasdagreat/ Jordan Chavez: https://www.9news.com/article/about-us/team-bios/jordan-chavez/73-497667053 Jim Martin: https://www.denverpost.com/2024/08/18/bipolar-disorder-mental-health-stigma-speaking-out-care-treatment/ More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news X: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.