Resources for Families

A resourceful and responsive community working together to ensure that no obstacle shall impede a student's success.

In Mapleton Public Schools, we believe that everyone deserves unlimited opportunities to maximize their unique abilities. We believe people thrive in a caring environment, and know that effective learning and teaching takes place in safe, secure, and welcoming environments. In February, the Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution reaffirming Mapleton’s commitment to welcoming, protective, learning-focused environments.

The resolution, Affirming Support for All Students, Families, and Staff Members, elevates the belief statements that are central to our mission. It declares Mapleton a Safe Zone, where all students, regardless of their background, can achieve their dreams in caring environments, free of fear, disruptions and discrimination. To provide a quality public education to every student, regardless of a child or family member’s citizenship/immigration status, Mapleton will:

• Continue to adhere to the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act, protecting student privacy,
• Assist families in keeping emergency contacts up to date, and
• Not cooperate in any effort to enforce federal immigration law.

ParentGuidance.org – Mental Health Resources for Parents
Too often, parents can't find accurate information for the specific questions they have about parenting and mental health. ParentGuidance.org is a mental health resource that gives parents the tools to have important conversations at home. 

ParentGuidance.org is available to Mapleton Public Schools through a generous ongoing grant from the Cook Center for Human Connection. Parents receive at no cost:

• Online on-demand courses taught by licensed therapists
• National family mental health nights hosted by trained professionals
• User-generated Ask a Therapist questions and answers

Additional Crisis Support Lines:

Colorado Crisis and Support Line: A resource for mental health, substance use, or emotional crisis help – information and referrals. Call 844-493-8255 or Text TALK to 38255.

I Matter Colorado: The I Matter program can connect you with a therapist for up to 6 free virtual counseling sessions (some in-person appointments available, too) that are completely confidential. English and Spanish providers available. 

To report potentially violent situations, threats or other serious concerns, utilize the anonymous 24 hour Safe2Tell reporting system via phone call, text or online form. Safe2Tell reports are sent immediately to school officials and law enforcement. Please utilize this system only for very serious concerns. Check out the new Safe2Tell App for your mobile device.

988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), and is now active across the United States.

When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.

The Second Wind Fund

• 303.988.2645 (Referral Line)  
• 720.962.0706 (General Information)

Second Wind Fund believes that every child and youth at risk of suicide should have access to the mental health treatment they need. They match children and youth at risk for suicide with licensed therapists in their communities. If a financial or social barrier to treatment is present, they pay for up to 12 sessions of therapy from one of their specialized network providers. 

Supporting Students in Response to School Shootings

Mapleton is dedicated to fostering safe and welcoming schools for students and families. Events like school shootings can deeply affect our community. Our goal is to ensure our families, staff, and students have access to the resources needed to support their emotional well-being.

Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Families and Educators

The Role for Caring Adults after a School or Community Tragedy

Helping Students After a School Shooting - American School Counselor Association

School Safety Resource Center – Resources after a Tragedy 

Title IX and Student Protections

Mapleton Public Schools complies with Title IX and the implementing regulations. The District is committed to maintaining a learning environment that is free from sex-based harassment. It is a violation of policy for any staff member to harass students or for students to harass other students through conduct or communications of a sexual nature or to retaliate against anyone that reports sex-based harassment or participates in a harassment investigation. The District shall investigate all indications, informal reports, and formal grievances of sexual harassment by students, staff, or third parties, and appropriate corrective action. Please see Board Policy JBB.

Students are encouraged to report all incidents of sex-based harassment to either a teacher, counselor, or administrator in their school and file a complaint through the District’s complaint process addressing sex-based discrimination. 

If you believe an individual has been sexually harassed that rises to the level of discrimination in violation of Title IX, please contact the District Title IX Coordinator, Pat Weir, weirp@mapleton.us, or 303.853.1248, or complete the Title IX Complaint Form