Our team strives to support wellness initiatives across the district and the Aurora Community.

Please see information below about our services!

Wellness Interest Survey

The survey is intended for APS Employees to provide feedback on wellness opportunities in the district.

There are opportunities throughout the year to be entered into drawing for a $50 Visa Gift Card for your participation.

  Wellness Consultations

A member of APS's Sustainable Wellness Team can support you, a student, or your building/division.

Emergency Services

If you or someone know is having an emergency, please do *not* contact the Sustainable Wellness Team. Instead, please contact one of the organizations below.

Colorado Resources

Colorado Crisis Service Line: 1.844.493.8255 or text "TALK" to 38255

HealthONE: 1.844.556.2012

Aurora Mental Health Center: 303.617.2300

National Resources

General Emergency Services: 911

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

NAMI Helpline: 800.950.6264 / text 62650 or https://nami.org/help

SAMSA (Substance Abuse Support): 800.662.4357 / text your zip code to 435748 or www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment

Trans Lifeline (Trans Peer Support): 877.565.8860 or translifeline.org

Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Support): 866.488.7386 / text 678678 or thetrevorproject.org/get-help

Blackline (BIPOC Support): 1.800.604.5841 or www.callblackline.com

Course Offerings

We offer a variety of courses for all APS staff in person, synchronously and/or asynchronously for Salary Advancement and/or Continuing Education Credits.

Please check with the respective websites for course availability, as it varies throughout the school year.

Performance Matters:

  • The Anxious Generation

  • Cultural Wellness   

  • Onward

  • Set Boundaries, Find Peace

  • Staff Yoga for Self-Care

Espresa:

  • District and Community Wellness Opportunities 

  • Meditation, Yoga and Fitness Classes

  • Financial Webinars

  • Lunch and Learn Recordings

Wellness Teams

We partner with schools across the district to host wellness teams that support staff and students.

Professional Development, Defining Wellness Goals and Grant Opportunities are available.

If you or someone in your building would like to lead this work, please contact Louie Morphew at [email protected].

Resources

APS Staff Mental Health Supports

APS Sustainable Wellness Facebook

APS Sustainable Wellness Instagram