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Emergencies and medical, mental, or emotional concerns
If you or your child are having a medical emergency, please call 911 or seek emergency care.
If you or your child are experiencing mental health, substance use, or emotional concern:
Call 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 38255 to speak to a trained professional with the Colorado Crisis & Support Line. Reach out for free, confidential, professional, 24/7 support. Provides free, confidential, professional, and immediate support for any mental health, substance use, or emotional concern, 24/7/365.
For medication refills or concerns
Please connect with your pharmacy and/or your primary care provider.
Free Nurse Advice Lines:
The Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program) Nurse Advice Line provides Health First Colorado members free around-the-clock access to medical information and advice in both English and Spanish and is available free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
1-800-283-3221
ParentSmart Healthline™ | Children's Hospital Colorado
When you call Children's Hospital Colorado ParentSmart Healthline™ you can receive free health care advice from registered nurses. ParentSmart is there for you 24/7, providing access to expert pediatric care and peace of mind.
1-720-777-0123
Report suspected child abuse and neglect
CO4KIDS is available 24 hours a day, every day. Don't hesitate to call and get help. Anyone witnessing a child in a life-threatening situation should call 911 immediately.
1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1‑844‑264‑5437)