School Psychologist Newsletter
Self-care, Mental Health, & Community Resources
Welcome!
Denver Public Schools Resources
- Family and Community Resources: browse this website for a variety of assistance programs, social/emotional supports, housing supports and more.
- School-Based Health Centers: All DPS students have access to our school-based health centers for free health and wellness services including counseling. The closest SBHC to DMHS is North High School.
- Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE): FACE provides access to resources, information, education and support for everyone in the DPS community.
Free non-emergency medical transportation for DPS students!
Medicaid-eligible DPS students can access FREE transportation to non-emergency medical appointments!
You may set a reservation for transportation electronically at https://gointelliride.com/colorado/
You may set a reservation for transportation by phone at 1-855-489-4999 Option 4
Social Emotional Resources for Caregivers
Care Solace for Coordination of Therapy Services
Mental Health Crisis Supports
*Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
*National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24 hour English and Spanish
Simply dial 988
Or 1-800-273-8255
- *Colorado Crisis Services
Visit a walk-in center
Call 1-844-493-8255
Text "TALK" to 38255
- *Safe2Tell: For anonymously reporting safety concerns
1-877-542-7233
Or, download the Safe2Tell App
- *Trevor Project for LGBTQ youth that are suicidal (and for other LGBTQ youth resources)
1-866-488-7386
Text “START” to 678678
- CU Denver - $10 Counseling Sessions for DPS Students and Families
303-315-7270
- Second Wind Fund
- An organization that pays for up to 12 FREE therapy sessions for students experiencing suicidal ideation. Please contact Lauren, the school psychologist, if you think your child may qualify for this service.
Lauren Lyon, Ed.S., NCSP
School Psychologist
Denver Montessori Junior/Senior HS
Email: lauren_lyon@dpsk12.net
Website: https://www.smore.com/u47ba
Location: 4250 Shoshone Street, Denver, CO, USA
Phone: 720-424-2636