Mental Wellness for Life.
To break down barriers to emotional well-being by creating safe spaces where senior women can connect, share, and feel supported without stigma or shame.
Our mission is to champion mental wellness as vital to whole health by offering community check-ins, shared tools, and supportive dialogue strengthening connection, visibility, and emotional care for senior women.
The Wellness Without Walls Project uplifts senior women through local check-in circles and the WWWP Toolkit. With a background in crisis counseling and holistic health, Arya saw an urgent need for care that honors the wisdom of age while gently holding space for grief, loneliness, and life transitions. This project helps women reclaim their voice, nurture their well-being, and reconnect with their inner strength.
Founded by Arya Farwell, LPC, BCNP
Aging with connection, creativity, and community – Denver Metro Area
Social & Hobby Groups
MeetUp | www.meetup.com
Crafting & Creative Meetups
Denver Public Library Event
Colorado Free University
Movement & Nature
Walk2Connect | www.walk2connect.com
Denver Parks & Rec Active Older Adults Program
Southwest YMCA
Spiritual & Faith-Based Community
Church Finder | www.churchfinder.com
Denver Church of Christ 55+ Ministry
Senior Spirituality Group – Mile Hi Church
Support & Peer Groups
Senior Hub | www.seniorhub.org
Denver Women’s Group (50+)
www.meetup.com/denver-womens-group
Community Resources & Activities
Eldercare Locator
1-800-677-1116 | eldercare.acl.gov
Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) Help Line
1‑844‑265‑2372
Denver Metro Area Reg Council of Govt.
303‑455‑1000
Medicare (65+ and younger with disabilities)
medicare.gov
Meals on Wheels America
703‑548‑5558 | mealsonwheelsamerica.org
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
571‑527‑3900 | ncoa.org
SAMHSA Natl Mental Health/Substance Use
1‑800‑662‑HELP Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dial or text: 988 for immediate crisis support
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
1‑800‑985‑5990 (also via text)
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Hotline
1‑800‑934‑9518
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988 then Press 1
Or call: 1‑800‑273‑8255 and press 1
Text to: 838255
Social Security Administration (SSA)
1‑800‑772‑1213
Food Bank Directory
855‑855‑4626 | feedingamerica.org
Colorado – Statewide
303‑371‑925
Denver Metro Area
303‑837‑1501
National & Local Resources
Nourish Your Mind in Science
Grounding With Color
When you’re feeling overwhelmed to bring your attention back
Step-by-Step:
1. Pick any Color—blue, green, red, etc.
2. Look Around You
3. Say ≈ Loud or in your mind, NAME everything you see in that color. Be specific. If using “red”, instead of just saying “that,” say things like: “The red letters on the Dictionary book spine.”
4. Keep Going Until You Run Out. Once you can’t find anything else in that color, notice how you feel. Most people feel calmer and more grounded.
5. Need More Relief? Pick a new color or try looking for shapes (circles, squares, triangles) and name those the same way. REPEAT.
Why It Works: This technique helps shift you from your emotional brain (amygdala) into your thinking brain (prefrontal cortex)—reducing panic and increasing calm. Adapted from techniques rooted in somatic therapy and trauma-informed care approaches.
Reset With Cold Water
Feeling panicked, out of control or “flooded” with emotions
Step-by-Step:
1. Plunge Your Hands in Ice Water. Fill a bowl or sink with cold water and ice cubes. Submerge both hands for 30–60 seconds.
2. Or Splash Your Face with Ice Cold Water. Gently splash your face several times with ice-cold water.
3. Take deep breaths and notice the physical sensation. Most people feel an immediate shift in heart rate, attention, and emotional intensity. REPEAT AS NEEDED.
Why It Works: The cold triggers the mammalian dive reflex, slowing your heart rate and helping shift your nervous system from “fight-or-flight” to “rest-and-digest.” Used in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, and supported by research in autonomic nervous system regulation.