Boulder resilience resources
Mental health
— If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) or 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) or Text CONNECT to 741741 in the United States or call Trevor Lifeline project for LGBTQ at 1-866-488-7386 which is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
— VOCA grants: No cost psychological therapy options when faced with crime/abuse
Gift/sharing economy
— TimeBank Boulder: An alternative to cash economy where neighbors help each other
— Little Libraries in many Boulder neighborhoods for swapping used books
— Sharing of resources: Sr Carmen Center (clothing), Community Food Share
Gardens & farms
— Community Gardens: Urban agriculture classes, plant sales, Children’s Peace Garden
— Garden-to-table programs at schools through Growe Foundation
— Local organic farms and community supported agriculture (e.g., Stonebridge)
— Beekeeping workshops offered by local individuals and groups
Zero waste
— Be Zero & Ellen Macarthur Foundation for education and Bio-mindfulness
— Simply bulk & Refill Revolution: local store for bulk and plastic-free products
— Boulder Public Library’s Maker Space
— Organic and non-GMO Seed Bank at Lineage seeds & Seeds Cafe(?)
— Eco-Cycle promoting redo/reuse/recycle, Centers for hard-to-recycle and reusable materials
Boulder city/county
— City of Boulder and Boulder County fostering own climate goals based on Paris agreements
— Block parties supported by City of Boulder to foster neighborhood relationships
— Zero Waste goal of Boulder County
(This is an ongoing compilation that started with an impromptu list prepared by Alice Renton, a long time ecodharma group member)