Self-care means the practice of taking care of your well-being and happiness, especially during stressful times. Self-care can look different for different people. Some common self-care skills are: getting enough sleep, eating healthy, exercise/going for walks, journaling, listening to music, drawing/coloring, meditation/mindfulness/breathing exercises, doing fun hobbies, and talking with friends and family that support you.
El autocuidado significa la práctica de cuidar su bienestar y felicidad, especialmente durante tiempos estresantes. El cuidado personal puede verse diferente para diferentes personas. Algunas habilidades comunes de cuidado personal son: dormir lo suficiente, comer sano, hacer ejercicio / salir a caminar, escribir un diario, escuchar música, dibujar / colorear, meditación / mindfulness / ejercicios de respiración, hacer pasatiempos divertidos y hablar con amigos y familiares que lo apoyen. usted.
Live relaxing music. You can use this while journaling, meditating, studying, or falling asleep.
Música relajante en vivo. Puede usar esto mientras escribe en un diario, medita, estudia o se queda dormido.
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Use this worksheet to fill out or guide you in utilizing your sources of strength, resources, and healthy coping skills.
Practice gratitude journaling with 30 days of gratitude prompts.
Can a neural network learn to recognize doodles? See how well it does with your drawing and help teach it, just by playing, Quick, Draw!
Safe2Tell is an anonymous reporting system for the state of Colorado that allows anyone to report safety concerns in their community. Anonymous means that no one knows who makes the report. When a report is made to Safe2Tell it is sent to the agencies that can help!
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This link provides resources, warning signs, and how to get help if you or someone else is self-injuring though Mental Health Center of Denver. You can choose the language in the top left corner.
Este enlace proporciona recursos, señales de advertencia y cómo obtener ayuda si usted u otra persona se autolesiona a través del Mental Health Center of Denver. Puede elegir el idioma en la esquina superior izquierda.
Mental health resources that you can use to support yourself, a family member, or a loved one.
Mental Health Center of Denver (MHCD)
4353 E Colfax Ave., Denver, CO
Habla Español
Colorado Crisis and Support Line
1-844-493-8255
Text ‘TALK’ to 38255
National Suicide Hotline
1-800-273-8255
Text: 839863
Denver Health and Hospital
303-602-7220
Habla Español
The Trevor Project
LGBTQ+ Focus, Helps Everyone
1-866-488-7386
Text ‘START’ to 678678
Denver Public Schools Department of Safety
720-423-3911
There are many health resources available for DPS students and families to access medical care which are shown to the right. For additional questions please contact our School Registered Nurse at Joseph_Davidson1@dpsk12.net or 720-424-2409. In the case of an emergency, please call 911.
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For Services Contact:
Medicaid@dpsk12.org
720-423-2660
Supervisor: Rosa Melendez-Nguyen
Email: rosa_melendez-nguyen@dpsk12.org
The DPS Medicaid Program accesses reimbursable funds for health services provided in our schools. These resources are used to improve, expand, and enhance health related services for students. Our Outreach and Enrollment specialists help families with apply and access free or low-cost health insurance. Additionally, we also provide medically related case management services to our families and DPS staff.
Denver Health School-Based Medical Providers will be available by phone to answer any medical questions you or your student might have; they can assist with non-urgent medical questions, medical refills, and help connect you to other Denver Health resources including Mental Health Services.
Students/families needing care should call the Denver Health School-Based Health Center Line at 720-424-2050 to access care.
If you are needing assistance and it is outside business hours or weekend you can contact the Denver Health nurse line at 303-739-1211. For medical records you can call 303-602-8000.
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