Evergreen Resiliency Center

 

The Evergreen Resiliency Center is here to support healing and recovery after the tragedy of September 10, 2025. Staffed by caring professionals, the ERC is a safe and supportive place for students, faculty, family members, and community members. We offer help with finding resources, support with crime victim compensation applications, connections to counseling and mental health services, and providing a welcoming gathering space for the school community. Whether you are seeking resources, guidance, or simply a safe and welcoming place to be, you are not alone.

 

Here, you will find a collection of resources designed for students, staff, faculty, families, and community members. Please explore the tabs at the top of the page for information and support related to Victim & Social Services, Social Connection & Empowerment, Health & Wellness, and Managing Trauma.

All Colorado and national resources listed on this site are available to anyone in need, regardless of Evergreen residency or enrollment status at Evergreen local schools. These supports are here for you at any stage of your recovery and healing journey.

 

 

Evergreen Resiliency Center

5120 CO Road 73, Evergreen CO. 80439 (The Yellow House)

(720) 362-2925

admin.erc@victimoutreach.org

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 7:00pm

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

 

 

Find us on social media!

Come hang out with us on social media! Get updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and be part of our growing community.

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Meet the team

Ami McCarthy | ERC Director 

Steven Stantz | ERC Co-Director and Advocate 

Kait | ERC Advocate 

Aly | ERC Navigator 

Courtney | ERC Admin Specialist 

 

 

 

 

 

What is going on at the ERC?

We provide a variety of services created with intention and care, all designed to have a positive impact on healing trauma. Our approach centers on support, empowerment, and creating spaces where healing can unfold at a meaningful and sustainable pace. Whether you’re stopping in to explore a variety of therapeutic resources or simply looking for a quiet place to unwind, we’re here for you. 

Listed below are some examples of what the ERC has to offer...

Supportive & Healing Spaces

• Quiet spaces for grounding, rest, and emotional regulation
• Sensory and calming spaces (soft lighting, art, music, movement, nature-based elements)
• Drop-in “safe space” with trained staff simply present to listen
• Active gathering spaces to connect
• Peer support circles
  
  Skill-Building & Resilience Education
• Mindfulness such as yoga, movement, and breathing classes
• Art, music, writing, and creative expression groups
• Social-emotional learning and life-skills programming
• Psychoeducation about trauma, grief, and the nervous system
  
  Academic & Practical Support
• Study and tutoring spaces
• Executive functioning and organization support
• Staff consultation for trauma-informed classrooms
  
  Resource Navigation
• Help connecting families to food, housing, medical care, and financial assistance
• Support with crime victim compensation (CVC), legal advocacy, and school
  accommodations
• Coordination with community agencies and culturally specific providers
  
  Community Healing & Ritual
• Commemorative events and anniversaries
• Reflection walls, and storytelling projects
• Service and “giving back” opportunities to restore a sense of purpose
  
  Safety, Empowerment & Voice
• Workshops on boundaries, consent, and healthy relationships
• Parent education nights on supporting traumatized children

 

 

 

Resources

Within this space, you can explore resources tailored to different experiences and circumstances, helping you find support that meets you where you are.

 

Crisis and Support Lines

Evergreen, Jefferson County, and other local supports

 

 

 

 

Your Voice Matters

We value hearing from our community and invite you to share your experience if you’d like. This survey can be filled out at your own pace, and your feedback helps us continue creating a supportive and welcoming space. We appreciate you!

Your Voice Matters | Service Feedback Form