Mental Health Resources
Meet Our Mental Health Team
Sal Principe is the School Psychologist at GVA North. His primary role is to assist all students with psychological minutes for their IEP. He also does Cognitive and Social-Emotional testing for most evaluations and participants in Suicide Risk Assessments and Threat Assessments.
Charlotte McGinnis is the Professional School Counselor at GVA North. Her primary role is to support K-8 students in academic, social/emotional, and career development. This role is designed to provide short-term, solution-focused counseling for students' daily challenges. School counselors provide responsive and preventative care to students individually, in small groups, within whole class settings, and through school-wide events. School
counselors also participate in Suicide Risk and Threat Assessments.
While our mental health staff does all that they can to support our students during the school day, please know that our support is not a replacement for long-term therapy.
If you are seeking information about outside mental health services or resources available in our surrounding area, here are some community and parent outreach options.
Resources
Emergency Resources
- Report safety concerns when there is no immediate danger.
- 1-877-542-7233
- If you are in crisis or need help dealing with one, CALL 911 or this toll-free number to speak with a trained crisis counselor: 1-844-493-TALK (8255)
- Text TALK to 38255
- People can also use 988 if they have thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crises, or any other kind of emotional distress.
- People can dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one needing crisis support.
- 4643 Wadsworth Blvd.| Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
- 303-425-0300 (Information-Appointments and 24/7 Emergency)
- Suspect child abuse or neglect? Call the hotline at 1-844–CO-4-KIDS
Community Resources
- Locations in Thornton, Brighton, Northglenn, Commerce City, and Westminster
- 303-853-3500
- 3303 West 144th Avenue Suite 204 Broomfield, CO 80023
- Database with bilingual therapists, weekly mental health podcasts, & bilingual wellness resources.
- High-quality mental health care for your needs
- I Matter is a program that provides up to 6 free behavioral health sessions for youth in Colorado.
Parenting Resources
- Parenting Stress Helpline provides free and confidential counseling, information to anyone needing parenting support, and access to nearly 900 community resources from our vast database.
- Call 800.829.3777 Helpline is open 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week.
Other Resources
- Why Should You Talk to Your Kids About Suicide - Children's Hospital Colorado
- Stop Bullying
- Grief and Loss
- McKinney Vento
- Wellness-Virtual Relaxation Room
- Smiling Mind