Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation

Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) Consultation is a free, voluntary support program for parents and caregivers caring for children ages six and under who desire extra support to support the social-emotional development and mental health of the children in their care.

Consultants support children's mental health by building on an adult's current skills to help children manage emotions, make positive relationships, resolve conflicts peacefully, and take care of others.

ECMH services are different based on the needs and goals of the clients. Services may be very brief, but on average take about 4-6 months to complete and each session lasts 1 to 1.5 hours. ECMH Consultation is typically delivered in early childhood settings including child care, home visiting, medical home, and other settings as appropriate, both in-person or via telehealth by trained mental health professionals.

For more information, see the resources below:

Parents and/or caregivers interested in consultation services can enroll in ECMH Consultation Program by doing one of the following:

Completing an online referral form
Contacting your community mental health organization
Calling the ECMH Support line at 303-866-4202
Reaching out to your local Early Childhood Council

The Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines

Are you interested in learning about the expectations for your child's development based on their age? The Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines describe the path of children’s learning and development from birth to 8 years old. Broken down by age and major milestones, the guidelines are a sort of map, helping parents and caregivers navigate their child's early years. Experts from across Colorado developed these guidelines to create a shared understanding and a coordinated approach to learning and development.

Curious about what your little one is thinking at this age? Wondering what you can do to help them thrive and reach their developmental milestones? Check out the guidelines using the link below.

Browse the Guidelines

Download the Guidelines Document

Spanish version

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Clothing Transportation and Personal Hygiene Assistance
AGENCY: Pueblo Cooperative Care Center
LOCATION: 326 West 8th Street - Pueblo County
Clothing
AGENCY: Grand Valley Catholic Outreach
LOCATION: 245 N 1st St, Grand Junction, CO - Mesa County
Clothing and Household Items
AGENCY: St. Mary's Garage
LOCATION: 300 Belleview #2 - Gunnison County
Clothing and Household Goods
AGENCY: Mesa County Salvation Army
LOCATION: 1235 N 4th St - Mesa County
Clothing and Household Goods
AGENCY: Mexican American Development Association
LOCATION: 17 N 6th St, Montrose, CO 81401
Emergency Assistance
AGENCY: Grand Valley Adventist Community Service Center
LOCATION: 2554 Patterson Rd. - Mesa County
Day Center
AGENCY: Aspen Homeless Shelter
LOCATION: 405 Castle Creek Rd, Ste 12, Aspen, CO - Pitkin County

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