A Curated List
CHOW has curated a list of resources for you to explore. Creating better mental health is just like any new habit. There are a lot of ways to get there and there is no one thing that’s right for everyone. Perhaps you need to brain dump in a group discussion or maybe you need to find sober people to hang out with.
If you’re looking for something specific that we don’t have listed, contact us and we will help you.
Do you need help right now? If you think you or someone else is in danger, please call 911
Emergency
These resources are available anytime. Please click on these links for more information. There are people waiting to help you.

SAMHSA National Helpline
(24/7) Call (800) 662-4357

National Child Abuse Hotline
Dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453)

Self-Injury Hotline
(24/7) Call (800) DONT-CUT (366-8288)

LGBT National Hotline
Providing confidential peer-support, information, local resources and more to calls of all ages (youth & adults)
(888) 843-4564 or Email help@GLBThotline.org
Wellness Partners
These are groups also interested in empowering the hospitality industry by providing education and support for mental health.

Focus On Health
Focus On Health is a company that focuses on advocating for the health and wellness of the food and beverage sector. They focus on the five pillars of wellness: physical wellness, social wellness, environmental wellness, financial wellness, and mental wellness which encompasses everything.

Support Staff
Support Staff is a collective of hospitality advocates and community organizers working with mental health professionals to change the structure of our industry. Find out more about how they are accomplishing this through their programs like The Bite Size Podcast, the Please Hustle Responsibly Podcast, Safety Meeting Peer-to-Peer Support Group and the Comp Tab Relief Fund by visiting our website.

Cooks Who Care
Cooks Who Care is a Philly-based organization that supports the well-being of people working in all facets of the food & beverage industry. Founded by Chefs Maria & Scott Campbell, Cooks Who Care is dedicated to building a community that supports employers and employees as they strive to prioritize physical, mental & financial health both on and off the job.

Unite Colorado
CHOW is now a member of Unite Colorado if you need help please contact us and we will get you matched up with local organizations.
Unite Colorado is a coordinated care network of health and social care providers to address people’s social needs and improve health across communities.

Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.

Colorado Crisis Services
Text “TALK” to 38255
This service is for anyone that wants to talk. There is no wrong reason to call. Here are some of the more common reasons people do: covid related stress, trauma, isolation, loneliness, substance use, concerns for family or friends, stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, suicidal thoughts, depression, bullying, gender identity.

Stability Network by Giving Kitchen
Through partnerships with national, regional, and local service organizations, as well as curated services specific to Giving Kitchen referrals, our Stability Network has connected thousands of people to resources related to mental health & substance misuse, physical health and wellness, employment, housing & utilities, and family & social services.

Better Help
GK has a partnership with BetterHelp to offer 1 month / up to 4 free sessions of therapy for GK clients / food service workers at NO cost to you. To gain access, go first to www.givingkitchen.org/help and complete an Ask for Help form. In the form, state you’d like access to BetterHelp. Please note that an email address is mandatory for access to the BetterHelp platform. From there, a GK case manager will register you and you should receive an email with next steps, as well as an access code. You can share that code with up to 4 loved ones. They will request a debit/credit card at the end of your survey, but will not charge you until after 1 month of services has passed. You will receive a notification 5 days prior reminding you to either cancel your subscription, or continue services (at a 15% discount).

Marijuana Anonymous
a fellowship of people who share our experience, strength, and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction.
Marijuana Anonymous uses the basic 12 Steps of Recovery founded by Alcoholics Anonymous, because it has been proven that the 12-Step Recovery program works!

Grief Support Network
Go to griefsupportnet.org and Center For Somatic Grieving for lots of resources. 6 week groups on a donation basis, free drop in weekly virtual meetings, longer (6 month and 9 month) groups as well.

Chef Life Radio
- We at Chef Life Radio believe that:
- Working in a kitchen should be demanding; it shouldn’t have to be demeaning.
- It should be hard, it just doesn’t have to be harsh.
- We believe that it’s possible to have more solidarity and less ‘suck it up sunshine.
- More Compassion and less CutThroat Island.
- We believe in more partnership and less ‘put up or shut up.
- More community and less fuck you.”

Foodservice Powerplant Network
The Foodservice Powerplant Network is an organization which helps foodservice professionals create energy and confidence in their lives. They do this by offering CONNECTION through community via their facebook group of over 2100 members (growth happens when we feel supported by others) where people support one another and celebrate each other’s wins. They aim to INSPIRE what’s possible in people through story, in their weekly conversations with foodservice industry leaders, who share their journey, both the challenge and the reward. Lastly, the FSPN creates a place for foodservice professionals to GROW, by teaching positive mindset tools through their Foodservice Powerplant Framework in weekly LIVE chats, through Keynote speeches and workshops.

Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention
PPSPP serves our community in the effort to save lives! We provide suicide prevention services at NO COST to the participant. This includes free individual therapy, peer support, groups, Teen Mentors, Suicide Prevention Trainings and Postvention/Suicide Bereavement Services. PPSPP acts as a catalyst for collaboration by leading community efforts in suicide prevention locally and participating at a state level as well. Each year we lose community members to suicide. Each death by suicide has a negative impact on approximately 115 others. This means a large percentage of our community needs the support services provided by PPSPP. We strive to reduce barriers to accessing help and to create awareness through outreach to every sector of our community. We know that suicide has no prejudice.

Addiction Resource Guide for Kids and Parents
Although it’s hard to treat addiction, it is possible. It’s also important. Parents battling addiction can harm their children and families. Kids who become addicted to substances also cause problems in their own lives and in the lives of their family and friends. Kids and adults can also get addicted to things other than alcohol and drugs. Screen time addiction is discussed a lot in terms of kids and their behavior.

Line Cook Thoughts
Line Cook Thoughts is a food media brand focused on highlighting the everyday worker in the food industry. Led by Ray Delucci, the brand highlights the different opportunities those in food have, topics such as mental health and much more. The goal is to share the stories of those behind our food in the hopes of elevating the importance of work done day in and day out by food industry workers.

Veteran’s Guide To Vocational Schools And Apprenticeships Programs
Due to an increased shortage of qualified trade workers, there is a high demand for apprentice-level and skilled labor positions. Learning a trade or doing an apprenticeship is an excellent option for veterans.
Our guide helps veterans learn about the benefits of non-traditional postsecondary education and other important details about vocational and apprenticeship programs, such as eligibility, costs, and transitioning to working civilian.

Square Fare
Did you know that eating right is key to feeling your best both physically and mentally? In fact, our clients report weight loss, feeling more alert, focused, and having more energy. Everyone’s needs are different and your plate should reflect that. That’s why our mission is to make it straightforward and sustainable to eat well. Our registered dietitians and chefs work to create delicious meals tailored to your individual needs so that you can feel your best and hit all your goals.

Northpoint Colorado
Northpoint Recovery is a patient-focused substance abuse and mental healthcare company offering high-quality, evidence-based treatment services to adults and adolescents suffering from addiction and mental health challenges. Our mission is saving lives and restoring relationships and we strive to make our patients experience a seamless and positive experience as they navigate towards a life of recovery.

Work Wiser
Work Wiser provides evidence-based employee mental health workshops focused on teaching practical skills to help employees manage their emotions, reduce stress and burnout, and improve communication. Work Wiser workshops reduce mental health stigma and target employee wellness through a preventative, team-based model.
Spanish Resources
These groups are empowering the hospitality industry by providing education and support for mental health to spanish speakers nationwide

Mental Health Association Of Nassau County
The 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.
Phone Link: A Peer Support Warmline – MHA of Nassau County
(516) 489.0100 x2
Hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Spanish speaking on Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. including holidays.

“Compassionate Ear Warm Line”
Missouri – Mental Health Association of the Heartland
Local: 913-281-2251
Toll-free: 1-866-927-6327
English Line: 4:00-10:00 pm 365 days
Spanish Line: 5:00-8:00 pm M-F
Apps For Wellness
Apps are an amazing way to assist in your mental health journey.

Virtual Hope Box
This is a free app that contains simple tools to help patients with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking.
Mental Health Resources
These groups can help answer your mental health questions and provide more information:
Financial Assistance
Resources and information on financial hardships

Financial Assistance Programs
There is government assistance from agencies or non-profits that work together to offer financial help to families or individuals in need. There is also free emergency financial assistance, grants or government money issued from community action agencies or local partners.

Colorado Restaurant Foundation – Angel Relief Fund
CRF’s Angel Relief Fund offers emergency assistance to Colorado hospitality employees facing an unanticipated hardship such as accident, illness, injury, death of an immediate family member, or natural disaster. The incident must have occurred within the past 6 months. CRF provides emergency assistance fund grants up to $1,000.00.

Giving Kitchen
Giving Kitchen provides emergency assistance to food service workers through financial assistance and a network of community resources. If you are a food service worker in need, please fill out our Ask for Help form. You may be eligible for financial assistance, Stability Network referrals, or both.

Denver Metro Fair Housing Center
Denver Metro Fair Housing Center is a non-profit organization that provides expert education and one-to-one assistance to individuals who experience discrimination in the housing market based on their race, color, religion, ethnicity, familial status, gender, sexual orientation, and disability.
Call (720) 279-4294

Job Accommodation Network
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues. Serving customers across the United States and around the world for more than 35 years, JAN provides free one-on-one practical guidance and technical assistance on job accommodation solutions, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related legislation, and self-employment and entrepreneurship options for people with disabilities.
How Are You, Really?
Use this tool when you’re not sure how to start a conversation about what you’re feeling. “I took this test and it’s says __. I’m concerned.”
This self-assessment test is designed to help you get clear about what you may be struggling with. All results are anonymous and only exist to help you. This test is powered by Mental Health America
“I am worried I drink too much”
“I feel, sad, rundown, burnt out”
“Me siento triste, deteriorado, quemado”
“Everything stresses or worries me”
“Todo me estresa o me preocupa”
“Sometimes I have difficulty telling what’s real”
“I have intrusive thoughts about the past”
“I have high highs or low lows”
“I think I eat too much/little”
“I’m concerned about my child”
“I’ve tried to stop using drugs and alcohol but I can’t”
“I just had a baby and I’m not myself”


Join Our Private Facebook Group!
Anyone in the industry in Colorado is welcome to join our private Facebook community. It’s a place to connect with other CHOW members and continue conversation online.