Partner Communication Resources

Let’s Talk Colorado

All Coloradans benefit when we learn to discuss our mental health, and those of us who need treatment are more likely to seek it when we all agree that mental health is everyone’s responsibility. Review FrameWorks Institute talking points.

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• Let’s Talk CO

When posting about the campaign on social media, keep in mind the following:

• Use “support” instead of “help”
• Use “we” instead of “you”
• Use the hashtag #LetsTalkCo
• Use the CTA: Start the conversation. Go to LetsTalkCO.org to learn more. En Español hablemosco.org.

Colorado Crisis Services

Colorado Crisis Services is the crisis hotline for the state of Colorado and answers calls for the National Suicide Hotline from a Colorado number. Listing both the Colorado number and the national number in news stories or broadcasts is duplicative. Please share the Colorado resource.

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• Messaging options and talking points

Copy to add to social posts, webpages, etc:
Call the Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 38255. You can also use the online chat feature.

STEP UP COLORADO

State’s COVID-19 media campaign that encourages Coloradans to follow public health guidelines to reduce the spread of the virus. The campaign models mask wearing and physical distancing. These are the most effective steps we can take to prevent transmission of the virus. The state developed STEP UP Colorado concurrently with the Spanish-language campaign, “Échale Ganas Colorado. 

2-1-1 Colorado

2-1-1 Resource Navigators are available to help by phone, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Dial 2-1-1 to be connected to resources such as housing, child care, health care and food, rental, utility and financial assistance, and more. Calls are confidential and multilingual. Dial 2-1-1, or visit www.211colorado.org.

Additional COVID-19 Communication Resources

• Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has communication resources available for partners. 
• CDC has free communication resources including videos, graphics, fact sheets, and posters.