Community & mental Health Resources
Connecting community to therapists of color. Based in Denver. Offers telehealth.
The first and only space of its kind in the Pikes Peak Region, Prism Community Collective is a central hub and resource center for those impacted by the Club Q tragedy, including the greater LGBTQ+ community.
IOYS provides programming and drop-in space for LGBTQIA2+ young people (ages 13-24) through leadership, advocacy, community-building, education, and peer support.
NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
Providing the vital pathway for connecting Black professionals with the resources needed to help them grow their business ventures and create economic empowerment. Networking, workshops, and learning opportunities.
Cultivating a healthy, equitable food system in the greater Colorado Springs community. Free healthy and fresh food groceries, food education programming, compost and urban farming.
(Serving youth ages 15-20)
Facing the realities of youth homelessness head-on, The PLACE provides three comprehensive programs designed to guide young individuals towards a brighter future, shelter, outreach and housing.
Crisis Services
Colorado Crisis Services: 1-844-493-8255
Mental Health Crisis: 988 (call or text)
Peak Vista is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center that provides medical, dental, and behavioral health care services.
Diversus Health Services provides counseling, behavioral health, mental health, and crisis support services in Colorado.
The mission of Hey719 is to improve the sexual health and overall well-being of all members of the Colorado Springs community, particularly those experiencing systems of oppression that impede access to testing, PrEP, and other resources.
Artist & Writing Resources
Uplifting the voices of marginalized communities and people of color through art and creative self-expression. They host open mics throughout the year, paid opportunities for artists, and a yearly poetry festival in October.
Provides safe spaces of retreat, healing and rejuvenation in nature for BIPOC artists, visionaries, equalizers and trusted accomplices, with curated experiences that replenish the human soul.
PPAC Membership allows for creative networking, exhibit and performance opportunities, free artist education courses, a MicroGrant application, and so much more! Join us today to connect with your community of Pikes Peak creatives!
NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
Providing the vital pathway for connecting Black professionals with the resources needed to help them grow their business ventures and create economic empowerment. Networking, workshops, and learning opportunities.
Cultivating a healthy, equitable food system in the greater Colorado Springs community. Free healthy and fresh food groceries, food education programming, compost and urban farming.
Works to ensure that the creative sector grows in economic vitality and depth of impact, that creative workers can thrive in our community, and that the arts are leveraged to positively address regional economic development, education, cultural tourism, and quality of life. They also power https://www.peakradar.com/ an arts & culture community events calendar that covers everything from theater to sports, music to film, and poetry to outdoor recreation.
The poetry slam is held monthly at the Ultra Flat Black Gallery & Lounge located in Old Colorado City.
Fine Arts Center has been the top cultural attraction of the Pikes Peak region offering world-class art exhibitions, Broadway-worthy theater, and arts education for all ages and abilities.
Providing the highest caliber of artistic education, support, and community for writers and readers in the Rocky Mountain region and beyond. We strive to ensure that literature remains accessible and relevant in the culture, and that individuals achieve their fullest potential as artists and human beings. WOrkshops, programming, and events for artists and writers.
Cultivating an inclusive and resilient creative economy of people and resources through active participation and outreach. There are tons of classes, art events and learning opportunities.
Bringing together a community for public art projects and programming including murals, mosaics, park benches and more. They offer workshops, classes, and opportunities for artists.
Home to the largest group of creatives in Colorado Springs. A flourishing nexus of educational programming, gallery shows, and studio spaces, Cottonwood brings together small businesses, professional artists, community nonprofits, and students of all ages to engage the Pikes Peak Region in art through learning, exhibits, and performances, hosting a diverse and creative community of workspaces for artists.
The Youth Documentary Academy provides intensive media and documentary film training to high school students in the summer and helps them create their documentary film.
Shutter and Strum is a powerful hands-on program that provides an avenue for students to explore their passions, develop new skills, and build authentic relationships with mentors who are passionate about helping them succeed.