Health and mental health care in Colorado
The short answer
In a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line, or go to a walk in crisis center. Apply for Health First Colorado (Medicaid) and CHP+ on PEAK.
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Health First Colorado and CHP+
Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid) and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) take applications on Colorado PEAK, by paper application, or at your county office.
Official page: healthfirstcolorado.com/apply-now/?tab=what-you-need-to-apply
Coverage for adults
Adults can also see plans and help paying for them at HealthCare.gov.
Official page: healthcare.gov
A doctor even without insurance
Community health centers see patients with or without insurance and charge based on income. Use the federal finder to see the ones near you.
Official page: findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
Mental health and crisis help
Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line, or chat at 988Colorado.com. Walk in crisis centers are open across Colorado. The older Colorado Crisis Services numbers, 1 844 493 8255 and text 38255, also connect to 988 Colorado.
Official pages: bha.colorado.gov/988, 988colorado.com/en/walk-in-centers
More help in Colorado
Sources last checked October 27, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.
Nothing here is a promise of a bed, money or a spot in any program. Each place decides who it can serve. You choose what feels right for you.