Resources
We want to help you maximize your health and wellness. From behavioral health and dental care to specialized services for children, diverse populations, and community support programs, this page contains links to dozens of resources to improve your health and lifestyle.
Health and Wellness
Health and wellness resources designed to support your overall wellbeing, from dental care to behavioral health services and preventive interventions, to ensure an optimal health journey with expert guidance.
Health and Wellness Resources
Behavioral Health
The 988 Colorado Mental Health Line is available for free, immediate, human support 24/7. If you or someone you know is struggling with an emotional, mental health, or substance use concern, call, text, or live chat with 988 today.
- Behavioral Health Administration
- CDHS Website
- Crisis Text Line
- I Matter – Free Counseling for Youth
- Man Therapy
- MyStrength
- Signal Behavioral Health
- The Children and Youth Mental Health Treatment Act
- The Child and Youth Mental Health Services Standards Advisory Board
Dental Health
- DentaQuest Health First Colorado Benefits
- Adult Dental (Members age 21 and over)
- Whole Body Health (English) | Salud de Todo el Cuerpo (Spanish)
- Benefit Poster
- Pregnancy Information Brochure
- Baby Teeth Matter Flyer
- Diabetes Flyer
Health & Wellness
- Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus Application
- Spiritual Support Resources
- Wellness and Prevention Resources
Immunizations
- 2025 Immunization Schedules
- CDPHE Get Vaccinated
- Colorado Immunization Information System (CIIS)
- Keeping Colorado Communities Healthy
- Mobile Public Health Clinic Program
- Mpox Vaccination
- Vaccine Equity
- Vaccines for Children (VFC Program)
Motivational Interviewing Resources
Screening Brief Intervention & Referral To Treatment (SBIRT)
- Talking with Young People
- Women’s Health & Alcohol
- Screening Tools Website
- SBIRT Brief Intervention Demonstration Video
Suicide Prevention
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Crisis Text Line: Click to Text 741741
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
- 5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain
- After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) Toolkit
- Imagine Zero Suicide Weld County
- Larimer County Alliance for Suicide Prevention
- Office of Suicide Prevention
- Suicide Prevention Competencies for Faith Leaders
- Suicide Prevention Resource Center – Colorado
- Zero Suicide Colorado | Department of Public Health & Environment
- Zero Suicide in Health and Behavioral Healthcare
Children and Youth
Specialized children and youth services, including comprehensive EPSDT screenings, supportive resources for children with disabilities, and essential dental benefits.
Children's Health Resources
Children and Youth
Children with Disabilities
DentaQuest
EPSDT: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment
Pregnancy Resources
- A Friend for You
- Fussy Baby Network
- Nurse-Family Partnership
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
- Peaceful Birth Company
- Post Partum Support International
- Prenatal Plus
- Project Self-Sufficiency
- Stork Support of Northern Colorado
- Tough as a Mother
- UC Health Wee Steps
Health Equity
A selection of specialized resources, NHP is bridging gaps to create healthcare that works for everyone. Explore health equity resources for community members designed to foster inclusive care and address disparities.
Healthy Equity Resources
Disabilities
- Getting the care you need: A guide for people with disabilities
- Navigating Healthcare with a disability: Our stories, A focus on people with disabilities
- Improving communication access for individuals who are blind or have low vision
- Improving communication access for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
- ADA rights of deaf and hard of hearing citizens
LGBTQIA2+ Resources
- 6 things patients wish doctors knew about gender identity
- Gay Colorado – Fort Collins & Greeley
- Inside Out Youth Services
- LGBTQ+ National Hotline
Call 1-888-843-4564 - PFLAG Fort Collins
- Rocky Mountain Equality
- Rocky Mountain Equality – Training and Education
- SPLASH Youth of Northern Colorado
- The Trevor Project | For Young LGBTQ Lives
Resources to Help Older Adults in Your Community
Provider Resources
Access to Care
Care resources offering language interpretation services, clear explanations of managed care terms, and detailed prescription drug lists—ensuring you have the information needed to understand your healthcare benefits.
Language, Managed Care, and Prescription Resources
Language Assistance and Interpretation
- Contact Colorado Language Connection (to arrange interpretation services)
Managed Care Terms Defined
Health First Colorado Prescription Drug List
- Health First Colorado Prescription Drug List
- Psychotropic Medication Use for Children & Adolescents: Practice Guidelines
Community Resources
A network of community support, including 211 services, the United Way partnerships, food security programs, tax assistance resources, and WIC benefits—services that support your family’s needs beyond healthcare.
Community, Tax, and Other Resources
- 2-1-1
- Colorado’s Child Protection Ombudsman
- Behavioral Health Ombudsman
- Colorado Long-Term Care Ombudsman
- Colorado SNAP Recipients
- Colorado WIC Program
- CO WIC Fact Sheet
- WIC Online Referral Form Information
- Exceptional Lives
- Find Help – Search free and reduced-cost services like medical care, food, housing, and more in your area.
Food Security
- Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger
- Feeding America
- Feeding Colorado
- Food Bank of the Rockies
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- Weld Food Bank
Other Resources
- Implicit Bias Resource Guide
- Kids At Their Best
- Parent Resources
- SafeKids
- Thriving Weld
- United Way Tax Help Colorado
- United Way of Morgan County
- United Way of Larimer County
- United Way of Weld County
- Weatherization
Healthy Living Resources
Take charge of your well-being with practical tools for healthy eating, fitness, and daily habits. These resources are designed to help you feel your best—mind, body, and spirit.
Nutrition
Good nutrition fuels your life. Learn how to make smarter food choices that support long-term health and energy.
Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Fitness
Movement matters! Whether you’re walking around the block or trying a new workout, physical activity can boost your mood and overall health.
Fitness and Physical Activity
Weight Management
Healthy weight management is about feeling strong, not just looking a certain way. These tools will help you set realistic goals and stay on track.
Resources for Healthy Weight Management
Quit Smoking and Tobacco Use
Quitting smoking and vaping is hard—but you’re not alone. These resources offer support, education, and encouragement to help you break free from nicotine.
Leave Tobacco in the Past
- What’s so bad about vaping?
- Colorado Quit Line | Línea para dejar de fumar de Colorado
- Quit Line 101 Video
- Colorado Tobacco’s Toll
- Do You Have a Nicotine Addiction? Find out!
- Health First Colorado’s Tobacco Cessation Benefits
- JUUL, Vaping and Electronic Cigarettes: A Public Health Crisis.
- National Quitline
- SmokeFree.gov
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Tobacco Free Colorado
Stress Management
Stress is part of life, but it doesn’t have to take over. Learn techniques to manage stress and improve your emotional resilience.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Resources
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. These resources provide information and support for managing depression, anxiety, substance abuse and other healthy challenges.
Mental Wellness
Depression and Mental Health
Substance Abuse
Recovery is possible, and it starts with reaching out. Whether you’re concerned about drinking or drug use, these tools can help you take the first step.
Substance Abuse
Physical Wellness Resources
Physical Health
From vaccines to dental care, staying on top of your physical health helps prevent illness and keeps you feeling your best. Explore these trusted resources for lifelong wellness.
Immunizations
Reproductive Health Resources
Understanding your reproductive health gives you more control over your future. From birth control to sexual health education, these resources are here to help.
Sexual Health
Sexual health is a vital part of your well-being. Learn how to stay safe, talk openly, and get the care you need.
Sexual Health
Family Planning
Make informed choices about your body and your future. These family planning resources are free, confidential, and accessible to Health First Colorado members.
Family Planning
You can find information on family planning by creating an account on Colorado PEAK or downloading the app on your phone. You can find out about free birth control options as a Health First Colorado member. Simply go to benefits and click Family Planning.
Managing Chronic Conditions
Managing a chronic condition can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. These resources offer tools, expert advice, and support to help you take control of your health, one step at a time.
Chronic Condition Management Resources
Chronic Conditions as a Gift
It may sound surprising, but some people view their chronic condition as a gift that reshaped their life in meaningful ways. Explore personal perspectives and learn how acceptance can lead to strength and growth.
Arthritis
Living with arthritis doesn’t mean giving up the activities you love. Learn how to manage joint pain, stay active, and improve your quality of life.
Asthma
Breathe easier with helpful asthma tips for both kids and adults. These resources will help you reduce flare-ups, stay safe, and take control of your condition.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
COPD can make breathing difficult, but with the right care, you can still live well. Get expert tips and tools to manage symptoms and improve lung health.
Congestive Heart Failure
Managing heart failure means learning how to support your heart every day. Find resources for medications, lifestyle changes, and understanding your condition.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition you can manage with knowledge and care. Discover resources to help you monitor your blood sugar, eat well, and stay healthy.
High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure often shows no symptoms, but it can seriously impact your health. Learn how to monitor and manage it before it leads to bigger problems.
Low Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek care. If pain becomes chronic, it’s important to get support for relief and long-term recovery.
ACC Phase III Resources
Resources related to Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC) Phase III, Effective July 1st, 2025.