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CARE and Counseling Services are unable to provide walk-in or crisis services. In the event of a life-threatening emergency please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department. If you need immediate mental health support, call or text 988.

If you're an Aims student, you may be eligible to receive free short-term confidential counseling sessions with a licensed therapist through Aims Community College.

Mental Health Services Available

We encourage you to contact the counselor on your campus to set up an appointment if you’re struggling with any of the following: 

  • Anxiety    
  • Depression 
  • Stress management   
  • Grief and loss 
  • Relational conflict 
  • Life transitions
  • Parenting issues
  • Coping strategies

Get Connected with Counseling Services

You can reach out to the Aims counselors if you need help with any personal struggle you are going through. Call 970-339-6255 or email counseling@aims.edu to connect with the team. 
 
You can also refer to our CARE Resource Guide or check out our resources page for additional ways to get assistance.

Refer a Student

A reporting party (Aims faculty member, employee or student) may fill out a CARE report/referral form when they need to inform the campus community of a concern or an incident. Please note, the form is not intended for emergencies. If it is an emergency call Campus Security at 970-539-2171 or dial 911. 

Emergencies & Crises

An emergency is a situation that is life-threatening or involves immediate danger or other extreme circumstances. If you or someone else has an emergency, please call 911 immediately or Campus Security at (970) 539-2171.

For other psychological crises or urgent concerns you have a variety of options for support. If it is a life or death emergency, please call 911.

You can also call:

  • 988, the new three-digit number that connects people with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
    • 988 will not replace the already-existing crisis lines, but will connect callers to the same resources. 
    • Click Here for more information about the new 988 line. 
  • The North Range Behavioral Crisis Line: (970) 347-2120
  • 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or
  • Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255 or text TALK to 38255.

You may also proceed to your nearest crisis center.

Aims Counseling Team

Aims mental health counselors are committed to assisting students with personal or relational struggles in a safe and confidential space. You can reach us by calling (970) 339-6255 or emailing Counseling@aims.edu

Erica Jones Headshot

Erica Jones

Director, Counseling and CARE
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Erica Beuthel

Student Counselor
Alison Dumler

Alison Dumler

Student Counselor
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Kathryn Bowker

Student Counselor, Fort Lupton