Resources and Information
You are not alone. You deserve to be empowered to receive the help you need and to have a safe place to be heard, known, and valued. There are local organizations in
El Paso County that are here to walk alongside you.
There are people in your community
that are equipped and ready to help.
Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center
We can help you find an answer to the question, “Am I pregnant?” Our centers provide free, lab-quality pregnancy testing, and we’ll discuss your results during your appointment.
Many women in your position want to weigh their options, and we encourage you to do so. Our team is available to help at any point in your decision-making process and can provide you with important information about parenting, adoption, and abortion. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
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CHOICES Provides Free and Confidential Pregnancy Resources. We provide those in Teller County who face an unplanned pregnancy with support, education, and assistance.
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Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center
If left untreated, sexually transmitted infections can cause severe damage to your body and pass to your partner without your knowledge. You do not have to have symptoms to be contagious; you can spread or contract the disease at any time through sexual activity.
The Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center offers no-cost testing and treatment for chlamydia and gonorrhea. HIV screening is also available.
Don’t hesitate to contact us today for more information or to schedule a test.
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El Paso County Health Department
Get tested to know your status. Getting tested gives you the knowledge you need to protect yourself and your partners. Knowing your status helps you take control of your sexual health to protect yourself and others.
If you are having sex, getting tested for STIs, HIV, and viral hepatitis are one of the most important things you can do to protect your sexual health.
You deserve to be safe. We all do. That’s why TESSA empowers victims of partner and sexual violence to take back the life that is rightfully theirs.
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A project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, love is respect offers 24/7 information, support, and advocacy to young people between the ages of 13 and 26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships. We also provide support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, and other service providers through the same free and confidential services via phone, text, and live chat.
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The NO MORE Foundation is dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual assault by increasing awareness, inspiring action, and fueling culture change.
We work to amplify and grow the movement to stop and prevent domestic violence and
sexual assault, in homes, schools, workplaces and communities around the world by creating and supporting innovative campaigns, partnerships and tools that leverage the power of the media, entertainment, sports, technology, and collective action.
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CDHS supports people and families by connecting them with assistance, resources and support at every stage of their lives. We serve Coloradans through bold and innovative health and human services. And together, we empower Coloradans to thrive.
If you suspect child abuse or neglect, please call the Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 844-CO-4-KIDS.
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Anonymously report anything that concerns or threatens you, your friends, your family, or your community. We take your reports any time, any day.
You have the power to make a difference.
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CyberTip Report
The CyberTipline is the place to report child sexual exploitation.
People pursue therapy for many reasons such as anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, insecurities, sex addiction, abuse, eating disorders, anger issues, and grief or loss. Individual therapy is an active, collaborative process between a client and counselor. Therapists work with their clients to assess the situation, determine goals, and identify steps to build skills and help clients reach their goals, produce change, and enhance quality of life. Our hope at Mayfield Counseling is that you will find the opportunity to experience freedom and healing while simultaneously growing mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
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Colorado House Bill 21-1258 established I Matter in 2021 to provide access to mental health and substance use disorder services for youth, and to address needs that may have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. I Matter is open to youth 18 years of age or younger, or 21 years of age or younger if receiving special education services.
I Matter is managed by the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration. I Matter provides up to six free therapy sessions for youth in Colorado and reimburses participating licensed therapists.
We provide high-quality mental and behavioral health care and counseling in multiple Colorado communities, one person or family at a time. Our exceptional health care services focus on assisting you with counseling, psychiatry, addiction, and crisis. Feel confident in the care you receive. Contact us to book an appointment and get started today.
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Whatever you’re going through, we’ll help you get through it. Support & counseling for yourself or a loved one. There is no wrong reason to call.
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The mission of Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention Partnership: To unite the community in addressing suicide in the Pikes Peak Region through education, intervention, and postvention.
Call us today at 719-573-7447 In Crisis? Dial or Text 988
Knies, Helland & McPherson Attorneys at Law
At Knies, Helland & McPherson Law, our Colorado Springs family law attorneys are singularly dedicated to helping our clients achieve their legal goals and gain peace of mind. We know that no two cases are alike.
You can count on Knies, Helland & McPherson Law for the compassionate representation you deserve. Call (719) 626-8530.
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Consent laws in Colorado – What is Consent?
Definition of Consent – Colorado Revised Statute § 18-3-401
(1.5) “Consent” for sexual activity means cooperation in act or attitude pursuant to an exercise of free will and with knowledge of the nature of the act. A current or previous relationship shall not be sufficient to constitute consent. Submission under the influence of fear shall not constitute consent.
The Safe Haven Law allows a parent to legally surrender a newborn baby to a fire station or hospital within 72 hours of birth. Provided the baby is unharmed, there are no questions asked and it remains confidential.
Good Samaritan Law
The 911 Good Samaritan Law states that a person is immune from criminal prosecution for an offense when the person reports, in good faith, an emergency drug or alcohol overdose even to a law enforcement officer, to the 911 system, or to a medical provider. This same immunity applies to persons who remain at the scene of the event until a law enforcement officer or an emergency medical responder arrives, or if the person remains at the facilities of the medical provider until a law enforcement officer, emergency medical responder, or medical provider arrives. The immunity described above also extends to the person who suffered the emergency drug or alcohol overdose event. There are limitations to immunity based upon possession and/or distribution of certain amounts of substances.
Third party Naloxone
This law allows for a person other than a health care provider or health care facility who acts in good faith to administer naloxone to another person whom the person believes to be suffering an opiate-related drug overdose. The individual who administers naloxone shall be immune from criminal prosecution for such an act. Amended July 13, 2020, to extend immunity to individuals administering expired naloxone.
In the U.S., any sexual content involving someone under 18 is illegal and is considered child sexual abuse material (CSAM), once called child pornography. So exchanging sexts with someone under 18 can certainly put you at risk of facing consequences. This is true even if you are both under 18.
U.S. federal law states that a minor cannot legally give consent to be in these types of images or videos – regardless of state ages of consent. This also means that a minor who takes sexually explicit photos or videos of themself can be charged with the crime of self-generated child sexual abuse material (SG-CSAM).
The penalties for having or sharing such images or video may include:
Fines or community service
Counseling
Probation
Youth detention or adult incarceration (depending on your age)
Sex offender registration – state and federal listings of individual convicted of sexual offense
Knies, Helland & McPherson Attorneys at Law
At Knies, Helland & McPherson Law, our Colorado Springs family law attorneys are singularly dedicated to helping our clients achieve their legal goals and gain peace of mind. We know that no two cases are alike.
You can count on Knies, Helland & McPherson Law for the compassionate representation you deserve. Call (719) 626-8530.
If you know of a loved one that may be in crisis don't hesitate to follow these steps.
Check on them.
Sometimes a phone call or text letting someone know that they are needed, loved, and valued, can have a greater impact than you realize.
Share resources with them.
You can share the above resources to help a friend who is struggling with their mental health or situation.
Talk to a trusted adult.
A trusted adult like a parent, teacher, counselor, or pastor can give insight into the situation and help determine the appropriate course of action.