Refer A Youth
Second Wind Fund provides access to therapy for youth, 19 years and younger, at risk for suicide who are unable to afford services. Since 2002, SWF has provided access to therapy for over 6,500 youth. Those who refer youth to our program have been instrumental in supporting our program and helping to save the lives of children and teenagers across Colorado.
In order to refer a youth to SWF, you must be a Qualified Referral Source (QRS). QRS’ are school mental health staff and anyone with a professional mental health background. If you are a parent or guardian and are concerned about suicide risk, you will first need your child or youth to be assessed by a professional who is trained to assess suicide risk such as a school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or physician. After they have made an initial assessment, they will fill out an Online Referral Form (linked below) and SWF will promptly review the referral and help place the youth in therapy.
SWF currently serves the following counties:
Adams, Arapahoe, Archuleta, Broomfield, Chaffee, Clear Creek, Delta, Denver, Douglas, Eagle, El Paso, Elbert, Grand, Gunnison, Jefferson, La Plata, Logan, Mesa, Montezuma, Morgan, Ouray, Park, Pueblo, Routt, Saguache, San Miguel, and Teller
If you are looking to make a referral for Boulder County, please contact Rise Against Suicide – Helping Youth Find Hope.
If you are not a Qualified Referral Source but are concerned about the suicide risk of a youth, please refer to the resources below:
Second Wind Fund provides a list of resources on our website, including phone numbers to Colorado Crisis Services. You can access that list by clicking here.
We provide help finding a qualified mental health provider for youth who are covered under Medicaid or who, for other reasons, are not eligible for our services. Our Online Referral Form (linked above) can be filled out for navigation assistance requests.
If you are the caregiver or know of a youth who you believe is at risk for suicide and potentially eligible for SWF’s services, we suggest reaching out to the child’s school or physician. You also may be able to reach out to your local community mental health center for support.