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.
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.
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.