COMMUNITY
RESOURCES
Colorado Resource Navigator (2-1-1)
2-1-1 Colorado: Streamlines services and provides one central location where all Coloradans can get connected to the resources they need. 2-1-1 is a confidential and multilingual service connecting people to vital resources across the state.
Utility Assistance
Housing Assistance
Legal Services
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
If you cannot speak safely, visit thehotline.org
Family Tree Crisis Line: (303) 420-6752
Adult Protection Hotline: (303) 271-4673 – For reports regarding the health and wellbeing of adults 18 and older who may be at risk for abuse or exploitation.
Mental Health Support
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1 (800) 273-8255
Colorado Crisis Services: call 1-844-493-8255 or text TALK to 38255
US Transgender Suicide Hotline: 877-565-8860
Light for Life Foundation – Suicide prevention, awareness, and education.
SAMHSA – Behavioral Health Treatment Services locator.
Disability Support Services
PEAK – Aid to those in need/people with a disability provides cash assistance to eligible Colorado residents. Individuals must be ages 18 to 59, determined disabled by a medical doctor, and be unable to work for a minimum of 6 months; participants must apply for Social Security benefits (PEAK is NOT part of Medicaid).
Vocational Rehab – Provides services to those with a disability so they can reach their employment goals.
Health Care Information & Assistance
Connect for Health - Colorado’s Health Insurance Marketplace
Medicare Savings Plan – The Medicare Savings Program helps individuals with limited income and resources pay for some or all Medicare premiums and may also pay Medicare deductibles and co-insurance.
Veterans Services
Wounded Warrior Project – A VA-accredited organization to help you navigate the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD).
Colorado Veterans Project – List of veteran resources.
Food & Nutrition Assistance
SNAP Program – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides nutrition assistance for eligible, low-income individuals and families:
Hunger Free Colorado Food Finder (or call the Food Resource Hotline at 1 (855) 855-4626)
Children and Families
Childcare Assistance Program – Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) provides financial assistance to eligible low-income families who need child care benefits for children from birth to age 12 or children with additional care needs under the age of 19.
Colorado Works TANF – Colorado Works, also known as Colorado’s Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, provides financial assistance, job preparation and work opportunities to needy families with children on a temporary basis, to achieve economic and family stability. The amount of financial aid provided is based on family size and income.
Foster/Kinship Care – Jefferson, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties have resources for foster care families, placements, and kinship care.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) – Advocates for abused and neglected children to provide them safe and stable homes.
Employment Assistance
Arapahoe / Douglas Works – Workforce Development Center for Arapahoe county
Resources for Federal Workers - Colorado Department of Labor Employment
LGBTQ+ Community Resources
Transgender Center of the Rockies – Resources and community for Transgender youth and adults.
The Denver Element – LGBTQ+ resources and support located in Denver, Colorado.
The Center on Colfax – LGBTQ+ resources and events based in Denver, Colorado.
Substance Abuse Support
Substance Abuse National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
Denver Health Addiction Services – Ranges from adolescent addiction help to a detox facility.
Find help for mental health and recovery - The OwnPath Care Directory helps connect people in Colorado to affordable mental health, substance use, and crisis care, including in the Colorado LIFTS network
Senior Citizen Support Services
Home Care Allowance – Home Care Allowance provides cash assistance to elderly and disabled individuals for services paid directly to a home care provider of the client’s choice. The home care provider assists the client with daily activities like bathing, dressing, transfers, and supportive services such as money/appointment management (eligibility based on age and severity of need).
Nursing Home Neglect – If you or a loved one is experiencing nursing home neglect or abuse, click on this link for help.
Medicare Part D – Medicare assistance and resources.