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Nurturing families and communities

Educational Text Messaging Platform Program

Receive texts with tips for supporting our youth

The Educational Text Messaging Platform is a program managed by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment that provides tips and resources on adolescent health to enrolled Colorado parents and trusted adults. The information is intended to help you start tough conversations with the young people in your life on everything from mental health, substance abuse, and bullying, to stress and anxiety, and more. Once enrolled, you will receive free text messages weekly with a short link to additional information. Messages are shared in both English and Spanish.

  • Once subscribed, you can also text questions or concerns to 720-802-7200 about how to best support the young people in your life at any time. 
  • The platform is not staffed 24/7; however, it is checked at least once daily. You can expect a timely response to questions or inquiries from the team. 
     

Recibe textos con consejos para apoyar los jóvenes en tu vida

La Plataforma Educativa de Mensajes de Texto es un programa manejado por Colorado Department of Health and Environment que proporciona consejos y recursos sobre la salud de los adolescentes a padres y adultos de confianza de Colorado. La información está diseñada para ayudarte a iniciar conversaciones difíciles con los jóvenes en tu vida, sobre temas como la salud mental, el abuso de sustancias, el acoso escolar, el estrés, la ansiedad, y más. Una vez inscrito, recibirás mensajes de texto gratis semanalmente con un enlace a información adicional.

  • Una vez suscrito, también puedes enviar preguntas o inquietudes al 720-303-8764 relacionadas con la mejor manera de apoyar a los jóvenes en tu vida.
  •  La plataforma no cuenta con servicio al cliente las 24 horas del día, pero recibirás una respuesta en menos de 24 horas hábiles.

  

Text the word TALK to 720-802-7200 to join the Educational Text Messaging Platform and get ready to have meaningful conversations with youth.

  

Únete a la Plataforma Educativa de Mensajes de Texto enviando la palabra HABLA al 720-303-8764 y prepárate para tener conversaciones significativas con los jóvenes.

Building positive youth, families and communities

Resources for community organizations working to create the context for positive relationships and environments so that children and youth are more likely to avoid negative life experiences.

Essentials for childhood

The Essentials for Childhood Project is for anyone committed to the positive development of children and families, specifically to the prevention of all forms of child abuse and neglect.

Sexual violence prevention​

Learn more about promoting healthy relationships, statistics, and funding opportunities.

Report suspected child abuse and neglect online or call 1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437).

Reporte sospechas de abuso y negligencia infantil en línea o llame al 1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437).