While mental illness knows no demographic boundaries, some populations do find it more difficult to access care.
If you’re a person of color, LGBTIQ+ and/or a military veteran, below are good places to start a mental health journey. The following online and/or brick-and-mortar resources all serve as community hubs of some kind, connecting people with a lot of population-specific information, resources and/or service providers.
You are also welcome to call the NAMI office at 719.473.8477 to discuss community resources. And please note: If you’re looking for an individual therapist, you may want to check out Psychology Today’s “Find a Therapist” tool. It allows visitors to search by ethnicity served, faith, gender, sexuality and more.
If you’re a person of color, LGBTIQ+ and/or a military veteran, below are good places to start a mental health journey. The following online and/or brick-and-mortar resources all serve as community hubs of some kind, connecting people with a lot of population-specific information, resources and/or service providers.
You are also welcome to call the NAMI office at 719.473.8477 to discuss community resources. And please note: If you’re looking for an individual therapist, you may want to check out Psychology Today’s “Find a Therapist” tool. It allows visitors to search by ethnicity served, faith, gender, sexuality and more.
Communities of color
Another Life Foundation
801 N. Weber St., Colorado Springs
719.216.7238
A 16-year-old nonprofit offering services, including connection to virtual counseling services, to individuals of color who are battling mental illness and suicidal behaviors. Another Life Foundation provides a directory of its trusted mental health professionals of color.
Thriveworks Colorado Springs
Three local offices
719.266.3919
A national-scale counseling organization that makes cultural fit a priority.
Centro de la Familia
122 E. Las Animas St., Colorado Springs
719.227.9170
Offering culturally competent counseling, advocacy, victim support and parenting education services to Hispanic/Latinx populations.
Family ROCS
108 E. Cheyenne Road, Suite 200, Colorado Springs
719.205.1977
Providing culturally competent therapy options for groups, couples and individuals, plus trainings for community agencies.
NAMI (national organization)
On its website, NAMI’s national organization has set up clearinghouses of information for Black and Latinx communities. They include information on how to seek culturally competent care and a list of national-level resources serving each community.
Also:
• In July 2021, The New York Times published a story titled, "It's Hard to Search for a Therapist of Color. These Websites Want to Change That." Among the resources mentioned were InnoPsych and Black Men Heal.
• In June 2020, Self magazine published an excellent article titled "44 Mental Health Resources for Black People Trying to Survive in this Country."
801 N. Weber St., Colorado Springs
719.216.7238
A 16-year-old nonprofit offering services, including connection to virtual counseling services, to individuals of color who are battling mental illness and suicidal behaviors. Another Life Foundation provides a directory of its trusted mental health professionals of color.
Thriveworks Colorado Springs
Three local offices
719.266.3919
A national-scale counseling organization that makes cultural fit a priority.
Centro de la Familia
122 E. Las Animas St., Colorado Springs
719.227.9170
Offering culturally competent counseling, advocacy, victim support and parenting education services to Hispanic/Latinx populations.
Family ROCS
108 E. Cheyenne Road, Suite 200, Colorado Springs
719.205.1977
Providing culturally competent therapy options for groups, couples and individuals, plus trainings for community agencies.
NAMI (national organization)
On its website, NAMI’s national organization has set up clearinghouses of information for Black and Latinx communities. They include information on how to seek culturally competent care and a list of national-level resources serving each community.
Also:
• In July 2021, The New York Times published a story titled, "It's Hard to Search for a Therapist of Color. These Websites Want to Change That." Among the resources mentioned were InnoPsych and Black Men Heal.
• In June 2020, Self magazine published an excellent article titled "44 Mental Health Resources for Black People Trying to Survive in this Country."
Disability community
Independence Center
729 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs
719.471.8181
“The local home of civil rights for people with disabilities,” providing resources, information and support
729 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs
719.471.8181
“The local home of civil rights for people with disabilities,” providing resources, information and support
LGBTIQ+ community
Inside/Out Youth Services
223 N. Wahsatch Ave., Colorado Springs
719.328.1056
Trusted, high quality and engaging youth development and recreation programs, as well as referrals for LGBTIQ+ youth in Colorado Springs.
NAMI (national organization)
On its website, NAMI’s national organization has set up a clearinghouse of information for the LGBTIQ+ community. Its “Support and Resources” list includes a link to The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association’s Provider Directory.
223 N. Wahsatch Ave., Colorado Springs
719.328.1056
Trusted, high quality and engaging youth development and recreation programs, as well as referrals for LGBTIQ+ youth in Colorado Springs.
NAMI (national organization)
On its website, NAMI’s national organization has set up a clearinghouse of information for the LGBTIQ+ community. Its “Support and Resources” list includes a link to The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association’s Provider Directory.
Military community
A Family Harbor
1330 Quail Lake Loop, Suite 200, Colorado Springs
719.465.5000
An online resource portal for veterans and their families to find counseling and mental health services.
Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center
530 Communication Circle, Colorado Springs
719.309.4714
Individual and group wellness programs and behavioral health services for veterans and their families.
Peak Military Care Network
1257 Lake Plaza Drive, Suite 220, Colorado Springs
719.955.0742
Counting more than 40 partner agencies, a source for information, resource navigation and referrals to mental health services (among other services) for military members, veterans and their families.
1330 Quail Lake Loop, Suite 200, Colorado Springs
719.465.5000
An online resource portal for veterans and their families to find counseling and mental health services.
Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center
530 Communication Circle, Colorado Springs
719.309.4714
Individual and group wellness programs and behavioral health services for veterans and their families.
Peak Military Care Network
1257 Lake Plaza Drive, Suite 220, Colorado Springs
719.955.0742
Counting more than 40 partner agencies, a source for information, resource navigation and referrals to mental health services (among other services) for military members, veterans and their families.