Medically reviewed by Gabriela Asturias, MD on May 23, 2025If you’re coping with grief in Colorado Springs, you’re in the right place. MiResource connects you with compassionate grief counseling, therapists, and support near you. Explore trusted mental health providers, services, and resources to heal, find support, and feel less alone.
Psychologist
Remote only
Michelle Litwer is a Psychologist in undefined, undefined and has been in practice for 8 years. They treat Grief & Loss, Infertility, Personality Disorders.
My main objective is to help clients manage their emotions, make decisions that are line with their values, and to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Psychologist
Remote only
Christy Hofsess is a Psychologist in undefined, undefined and has been in practice for 4 years. They treat Grief & Loss, Personal Growth, Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife.
My mission is to help individuals and couples reach their full potential for connection and growth using a holistic and culturally responsive approach.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Psychologist
1845 North Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
Elaina Meier is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has been in practice for 12 years. They treat Grief & Loss, Gender Identity, Disability.
Community serving Community: Therapy by the Community, For the Community
Psychotherapist, Psychologist
255 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Hider Shaaban is a Psychotherapist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They treat Grief & Loss, Conflict Resolution, Infidelity.
Your emotional wellbeing is our priority. We will work together to not just get you unstuck, but help you thrive and flourish.
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
450 North 159th Street East, Wichita, Kansas 67230
Joseph Mahon is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Wichita, Kansas and has been in practice for 4 years. They treat Grief & Loss, Trauma, Anxiety.
Trauma Specialist. I have immediate availability. Everyone has different goals they would like to see happen with therapy. I want to help with yours.
Psychologist
218 North Lee Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
DESIREE PEARSON is a Psychologist in Alexandria, Virginia and has been in practice for 20 years. They treat Grief & Loss, Dependent Personality, Physical Assault.
*IMMEDIATE OPENINGS AVAILABLE. I know college can be a time of transition and struggle. I welcome and affirm patients of all backgrounds and identities.
You’re in the right place to explore mental health resources in Colorado Springs. This section guides you to local hospitals, outpatient and inpatient psychiatric services, and crisis options, and explains key state and local laws that affect care. You’ll also find community programs, peer supports, and low-cost services that promote well-being. We’re here to help you navigate options and take the next step with confidence.
Mental health affects how we think, feel, and handle stress, shaping our relationships, performance at work or school, and even physical health like sleep, energy, and immunity. When our mental well-being is supported, communication improves, productivity rises, and bodies tend to feel more balanced; when it’s strained, conflict, burnout, and headaches or stomach issues can follow. Early attachment patterns and parenting styles influence how we regulate emotions, trust others, and cope with challenges throughout life. Support is available in Colorado Springs through Diversus Health (formerly AspenPointe), Peak Vista Community Health Centers, UCHealth and Penrose-St. Francis behavioral services, school and military-affiliated counseling, and peer programs like NAMI Colorado Springs. If you’re unsure where to start, talk with your primary care provider or call Colorado Crisis Services/988 for guidance.
In Colorado Springs, Cedar Springs Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care for children, adolescents, adults, and military families, with programs for mood disorders, trauma, and grief. Peak View Behavioral Health offers adult and adolescent inpatient care plus partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, along with dual-diagnosis support and addiction services. UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central’s Emergency Department provides 24/7 psychiatric assessment and crisis stabilization, with referrals to ongoing outpatient therapy and higher levels of care when needed. Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs delivers child and adolescent psychiatry, including emergency mental health evaluation and outpatient services for families seeking age-appropriate grief support. Penrose–St. Francis Health Services (including St. Francis Medical Center) offers emergency psychiatric evaluation and medical stabilization with behavioral health consults, connecting patients to local inpatient and outpatient resources. Nearby, The Recovery Village at Palmer Lake provides medical detox and residential addiction treatment with co-occurring mental health care for those coping with grief and substance use.
For low-cost grief support in Colorado Springs, Diversus Health (the community mental health center for El Paso and Teller counties) offers sliding-scale and Medicaid-covered counseling with bilingual (English/Spanish) staff, interpreter services, telehealth, and multiple sites serving Downtown, Southeast, and Northeast neighborhoods. The 24/7 Colorado Crisis Services Walk-In Center at 115 S. Parkside Dr. provides immediate, no-cost support in 200+ languages and is wheelchair-accessible and bus-line adjacent.
Peak Vista Community Health Centers (FQHC) provides integrated behavioral health on a sliding fee scale across clinics in Downtown, Southeast (Jet Wing/Athena), Academy, and Fountain, with Spanish services and interpretation available. UCCS Community Counseling Clinic and the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience clinics offer low-cost therapy (including grief and trauma) by supervised clinicians, with evening hours and telehealth options serving campus, central, and northside areas.
Nonprofits like Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care’s Grief Support Center and Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention Partnership offer free or low-cost grief groups and counseling, primarily in English with interpreter access, in central and Southeast Colorado Springs. Most sites are ADA-accessible and on major transit routes, and many provide same-day or walk-in appointments to make getting help easier and stigma-free.
Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) offer structured daytime treatment while you return home at night; Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) provide several therapy sessions per week with more flexibility; residential programs offer 24/7 live-in care for stabilization and deeper support—each can help you process grief, build coping skills, and restore routine.
In Colorado Springs, Peak View Behavioral Health (Colorado Springs) offers PHP and IOP focused on mood and anxiety, trauma recovery, and co-occurring substance use. Cedar Springs Hospital (Colorado Springs) provides PHP and IOP with tracks for grief, depression, trauma, and military/veteran needs. Sandstone Care (Colorado Springs) offers teen and young adult PHP/IOP addressing grief, anxiety, and substance use with family involvement. Peaks Recovery Centers (Colorado Springs) provides residential treatment plus step-down PHP/IOP for substance use, trauma, and co-occurring mental health concerns.
In Colorado Springs, involuntary psychiatric evaluation is governed by Colorado law (C.R.S. 27-65), which allows a designated professional or peace officer to start an “M-1” hold—up to 72 hours—when someone, due to a mental health condition, appears to be an imminent danger to self/others or gravely disabled; evaluation typically starts via 988, Colorado Crisis Services, or law enforcement, with assessment performed by licensed clinicians or physicians soon after arrival at a crisis center or ER. During the hold, you have rights to be told why you’re held and what your options are, to an interpreter at no cost, to communicate with a support person and an attorney, to the least restrictive care, and to challenge ongoing detention through court review and advocacy resources (e.g., Disability Law Colorado or the Mental Health Ombudsman). For immediate help related to grief or a crisis: call or text 988; or contact Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255 (text TALK to 38255), which can dispatch local mobile crisis teams in Colorado Springs (operated through Diversus Health) or direct you to a nearby walk-in crisis center. In an emergency, go to or call local ERs such as UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central or North, Penrose Hospital, or St. Francis Medical Center. These services aim to keep you safe, explain each step in plain language, and connect you with grief-focused support for follow-up care.
Grief can show up in Colorado Springs as irritability or exhaustion at work, especially when juggling long commutes on I-25 and shifting schedules tied to the military or service industries. The rising cost of rent and groceries can add pressure, making simple tasks—like paying bills or planning meals—feel heavier than they used to. Social isolation can creep in when friends move away, deployments shift routines, or winter weather keeps people indoors and distant from their support networks. Even everyday moments—passing a familiar trail in Garden of the Gods, seeing a favorite coffee spot, or hearing sirens during fire season—can bring unexpected waves of sadness. These experiences are common and valid, and seeking support is a healthy step, not a sign of weakness.
When you talk about grief with family or friends, try simple, honest statements like, “I’m hurting, and I may need extra patience,” and invite listening rather than problem‑solving. Set healthy boundaries by sharing what helps (quiet company, a walk in Colorado Springs, space to cry) and what doesn’t (advice, comparisons, or pressure to “move on”). Be culturally sensitive by acknowledging that grieving looks different across families and traditions, and ask others how they honor loss so you can meet in the middle. If a conversation feels overwhelming, pause it kindly and suggest another time or setting that feels safer for everyone.
Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care offers free grief counseling and support groups at its Grief Support Center, 2550 Tenderfoot Hill St (80906); call 719-633-3400. Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention (advocacy, prevention, and peer-support for loss and attempt survivors) is located at 704 N Tejon St (80903); call 719-573-7447 . Diversus Health provides individual and group grief counseling citywide (main line 719-572-6100; 115 S Parkside Dr, near Memorial Park, 80910). NAMI Colorado Springs runs free peer-led support groups and education for families and individuals coping with loss and mental health challenges; call 719-473-8477 for in-person and online options. The Colorado Springs Senior Center (1514 N Hancock Ave, Patty Jewett neighborhood; 719-955-3400) frequently hosts bereavement groups and workshops in partnership with local providers, and Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center (530 Communication Cir, 80905; 719-772-7000) offers counseling and peer support for military families experiencing grief.
Colorado Springs parents can find practical workshops and support groups through Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs, which offer bereavement education focused on kids’ emotional development and attachment during grief. The Pikes Peak Library District hosts community lectures, book clubs, and family events on coping skills and healthy communication, and often partners with local clinicians. Many area schools and family resource programs (including district parent academies and military family services) regularly offer evidence-based courses such as Circle of Security Parenting, Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), and Love and Logic. UCCS and local nonprofits also present public talks on resilience, trauma-informed parenting, and attachment. For home reading, evidence-based books like The Whole-Brain Child (Siegel & Bryson), Parenting from the Inside Out (Siegel & Hartzell), and Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child (Gottman) can guide conversations about feelings, loss, and connection.
Gentle time outdoors can steady the nervous system, soften waves of grief, and make room for feelings without pressure. Natural light and fresh air may lift mood and support better sleep. Quiet paths or water views can make mindfulness and slow breathing feel easier. Move as little or as much as feels right—sitting on a bench counts.
- Garden of the Gods (West Colorado Springs): Paved, accessible Perkins Central Garden Trail; dramatic rock views that invite slow, grounding walks; arrive early for quieter paths; free parking, restrooms.
- Red Rock Canyon Open Space (near Old Colorado City): Multiple mellow loops and quarry ponds; quieter than nearby attractions; shaded nooks and benches; easy access from US‑24, ample parking.
- Monument Valley Park (Downtown): Shaded cottonwoods, pond and creek views, flat Greenway trail; easy for gentle movement or sitting; close to transit and free street parking.
- Palmer Park (Central/Academy area): Mesa and Yucca trails offer wide, calm paths with overlooks for reflection; picnic tables and restrooms; mix of easy and moderate options.
- North Cheyenne Cañon Park (Southwest): Lower trails near Starsmore Nature Center are cooler and creek-adjacent for calming sound; some accessible paths and shaded seating; limited parking—go off-peak.
Colorado Springs offers welcoming creative spaces where people processing grief can find expression and connection, including the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Cottonwood Center for the Arts, and writing groups at Pikes Peak Library District or Poetry Heals workshops. Community music venues like the Ent Center for the Arts, Pikes Peak Center, and The Black Sheep provide shared experiences that can ease isolation and invite reflection. Yoga and mindfulness options such as Cambio Yoga, Pranava Yoga Center, and nearby SunMountain Center support grounding practices that calm the body and mind. These spaces foster community, creativity, and mindful presence, helping people feel less alone while honoring their own pace and needs.
1) How do I know when to seek professional help for grief?
Grief is natural, but support can help if intense pain isn’t easing over time or makes daily tasks hard for weeks or months. Reach out if you feel stuck, isolated, numb, or overwhelmed by guilt or anger. Get help urgently if you have thoughts of self-harm or are using substances to cope. There’s no “right” timeline—seeking help is a sign of care, not weakness.
2) What’s the difference between therapy, psychiatry, and counseling?
Therapy (psychotherapy) is talk-based treatment with a licensed clinician to understand patterns, build skills, and heal. Counseling is similar and often shorter-term or goal-focused, sometimes provided by therapists, counselors, or other trained professionals. Psychiatry is medical care by a physician who can diagnose, manage medications, and coordinate with therapists. Many people benefit from a combination.
3) Can I be hospitalized against my will?
In most places, including Colorado, someone can be held for a short emergency evaluation if they’re at immediate risk of harming themselves or others, or unable to care for basic needs due to a severe mental health crisis. The goal is safety and stabilization, not punishment. Rights and timelines vary by state, and you’ll be informed about the process. If you’re in crisis or unsure, call 988 for immediate support.
4) Are there affordable therapy options in Colorado Springs?
Yes. Look for sliding-scale therapists (Open Path Collective), community clinics like Diversus Health and Peak Vista, and nonprofit or faith-based counseling centers. Check insurance, Medicaid, employee assistance programs (EAPs), and university training clinics (e.g., UCCS) for low-cost services. You can also call 211 Colorado for local resources and financial assistance options.
5) What daily habits support good mental health?
Aim for consistent sleep, balanced meals, and regular movement—even short walks help. Stay connected with supportive people and set small, doable goals each day. Try brief mindfulness or breathing exercises, time outdoors, and limit alcohol or drug use. Be kind to yourself; progress is built from small, steady steps.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and it’s okay to ask for help. You can reach out through MiResource’s directory, a trusted provider, or a local crisis line in Colorado Springs to find support that fits you. Recovery, healing, and connection are possible, and they start with one small action. Getting support in your own community can make a real difference.
Recovery is possible. With early intervention, a supportive community, and the right professional care, you can overcome challenges and build a fulfilling life. We’re here to help you find the support you need.
