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In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Offices will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2, for normal business.

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Suicide Awareness

We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

Douglas County in 2020:

  • One in 10 adults (18 years and older) in Douglas County reported that their mental health was not good for 14 or more days during the previous 30 days.
  • The percentage of high school students who felt so sad or hopeless that they stopped doing usual activities almost every day for two or more consecutive weeks during the last 12 months was 30.9%.
  • Mental health-related issues were the leading cause of hospitalization (2,389.7 per 100,000).
  • Deaths by suicide were more common than alcohol-induced deaths in the County.

Douglas County established the Douglas County Mental Health Initiative (DCMHI) in 2014 to unite community partners, address unmet mental health needs, connect people to mental health services and prevent those in need from falling through the cracks of the mental health system. Learn more about the resources and programs available through this initiative.

The Douglas County Health Department is committed to reducing suicide-related injury, morbidity, and mortality among all Douglas County residents. This begins by creating awareness and sharing resources, some of which are listed below:

  • AllHealth Network – A nonprofit mental health organization serving Douglas County that provides counseling, psychiatry, crisis services, and treatment for substance use disorders. Call 303-730-8858 to learn more about AllHealth’s services and schedule an appointment.
  • Colorado Crisis Services – The statewide behavioral health crisis response system offers mental health, substance use or emotional crisis any time of day or night. Walk-In Center locations provide in-person, confidential crisis support. Get support by calling 844-493-TALK (8255) or text “Talk” to 38255.
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Colorado – A network of programs and services to support communities and individuals. Know the warning signs of mental illness and contact the NAMI HelpLine at 800-950-NAMI (6264)or text “HelpLine” to 62640, if you or someone you know needs support.
  • I Matter – The I Matter program is specifically for youth. The program offers up to 6 free virtual counseling sessions with a therapist that are completely confidential.
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Firearm Regulations

Colorado Revised Statute Section 18-12-114 describes requirements for safe firearm storage to prevent access by unsupervised juveniles and other unauthorized users. Unlawful storage of a firearm is a class 2 misdemeanor. Firearm storage in an unattended vehicle is also subject to regulation described in CRS Section 18-12-114.5, and unlawful storage of a firearm in a vehicle is a civil infraction.

CRS Section 18-12-108.7 describes definitions and penalties for unlawfully providing a handgun to a person under 18 years of age (juvenile) or permitting a juvenile to possess a handgun. Providing a handgun to a juvenile is a class 4 felony.

CRS Section 18-12-405 requires licensed gun dealers to provide a locking device with transferred firearms. Effective January 1, 2025, licensed gun dealers must post the following notices: “Unlawful storage of a firearm may result in imprisonment or fine.” and “Unlawful storage of a firearm on premises you own or control may result in imprisonment or fine. Unlawful storage of a firearm in a vehicle may result in a fine.”

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