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Resources in Adams County and Beyond
Table of Contents
General Information and Referral
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Advocacy
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Benefits
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Child Care
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Disability Information
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Disability Services
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Education
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Employment
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Family Support
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Food Assistance
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Health Care/Medical
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Housing and Utilities
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Legal
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Mental Health
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Recreation
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Respite
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Therapy
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Transportation
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General Information and Referral
Dial 2-1-1
Information and Referral Line – Mile High United Way: Provides
health and human service information and referrals for persons in need of
assistance in the metro Denver area.
Has a comprehensive resource
database. Provides information to programs and services for; food, medical
care, senior services, youth programs, counseling, education, shelters,
substance abuse, holiday assistance and more.
English, Spanish and
translation of other languages by request. Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. [email protected]
Adams County Human Services
7190 Colorado Blvd.
Commerce City, CO 80022
303.287.8831
Department: www.co.adams.co.us
3155 Chambers Rd
Aurora, CO
303.375.2900
Child Protection - 303.412.8121 Abuse/Neglect Hotline – 303.412.5212
Program within Human Services Department:
Child Care Assistance Program – Provides financial assistance for child care
to qualified applicants. 303.604.1043
Child Support Services – 303.227.2233
Adams County Community Support Services- Abuse and neglect hotline for
at-risk adults. 303.227.2348 x5
Adams County Community Support Services – Food Assistance Program,
Medicaid and Financial Benefits. 303.227.2348. Applications through PEAK
can be viewed at www.colorado.gov/peak
LEAP: Energy Assistance – Provides financial assistance to low income
households to help pay winter home heating costs. 303.227.2378
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Advocacy
The Arc of Adams County – Advocating for children and adults with
intellectual/developmental disabilities. www.arcadams.org
641 E. 112th Ave, Northglenn, CO 80233, 303-428-0310
Autism Society of Colorado - Resources related to autism & assistance with
HIMAT (Health Insurance Mandated Autism Treatment) law. 720-214-0794
www.Autismcolorado.org
Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado – Provides information for individuals with
brain injuries. 303.355.9969 http://biacolorado.org
CHADD – Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder –
Offers resources and information. www.chadd.org
Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition – Offers advocacy and civil rights
services. www.ccdconline.org 303.839.1775
Colorado Department of Education: Special Education Law Web pageProvides information for mediation, state complaints and due process
procedures. www.cde.state.co.us/spedlaw/ 303.866.6694
The Council for Exceptional Children – A professional organization dedicated
to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities.
www.cec.sped.org 1-888-232-7733
EMPOWER Colorado – Support, advocacy, education and resources for
children with mental health challenges. www.empowercolorado.com 1-866213-4631
Family Voices of Colorado – Assists families to navigate health care issues.
www.familyvoicesco.org 303.733.3000
Grandparent Resource Center – Provides advocacy and support services to
grandparents raising grandchildren. 303.980.5707 www.grc4usa.org
Hands and Voices – Support and advocacy for families who have a child with
a hearing impairment.www.cohandsandvoices.org 303.492.6283
Disability Law Services of Colorado – Provides information on legal, civil
rights and discrimination issues. www.thelegalcenter.org; 1-800-288-1376,
303-722-0300
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Metro Care Ring – Helps meet basic needs & advocates for solutions to
hunger & poverty. 303.860.7200 http://www.metrocarering.org
Mile High Independent Living Center- provides individual and systems
advocacy, information and referral, peer counseling, and independent living
skills and training. Habla español. 303.800. 4700
Office of Civil Rights – Provides information and support regarding federal
laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 303.844.5695 (that
phone # not listed online) 800.368.1019
Parent to Parent of Colorado (P2P) – Parent support www.p2p-co.org
1.877.472.7201
Benefits
ACCESS Long Term Care Solutions – 720.974.0032 www.ltcoptions.org
Benefits.gov – www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-finder
Colorado PEAK – https://peak.state.co.us/selfservice/
Colorado Disability Benefits Support Program (DBS) – Assists individuals
with disabilities to acquire income, health insurance and other needs.
1.888.396.9838
Social Security Administration www.ssa.org 1.800.772.1213
Child Care
Adams County Department of Human Services – Child care assistance
program. Provides financial support for child care to applicants who meet the
income eligibility guidelines. 303.287.8831 www.coadamscounty.civicplus.com
Adams County Child Care Association of Family Child Care – 303-451-1061
www.childcareinadamsco.org
Adams County Education Consortium- information about child care
resources. 303.453.8510 www.adamscountyeducation.org/Child-Care.html
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Child Care Aware 1.800.424.2246 www.childcareaware.org
Child Care Community Referral 303.534.2625
Colorado Office of Resource and Referral (CORRA) 303.290.9088
www.corra.org
Early Childhood Connections of Adams County 303.450.0852
Metro Denver Child Care Resource & Referral 303.969.9666
Office of Child Care Licensing 303.866.5958
Qualistar Early Learning – Assists families to locate quality child care.
www.qualistar.org/home.html 303.339.6800
Disability Information
ADA Hotline / Americans with Disabilities Act - provides technical assistance
regarding the law www.ada.gov 1.800.514.0301
Anchor Center for the Blind – 303.377.9732 www.anchorcenter.org
Autism Community Store – 7800 E. Iliff Ave, Suite J, Denver 80231
Autism Society of Colorado – 720.214.0794 www.autismcolorado.org
Autism Society of Boulder County – 720.272.8231 www.autismboulder.org
Autism Speaks – www.autismspeaks.org
Brain Injury Association of Colorado – 800.955.2443 www.biacolorado.org
CHADD (Children & Adults w/ ADHD) – 800.233.4050 www.chadd.org
CP: Ability Connections of Colorado 720.262.4210
www.abilityconnectionscolorado.org
Colorado Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing – 303.866.4824,
www.cdhs.state.co.us/deafcommission
Colorado Deaf - www.coloradodeaf.com
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www.Disability.gov – Federal government website for comprehensive
information on disability programs and services in communities.
DR COG Resource Directory – The Denver Regional Council of Governments
is a planning organization where local governments collaborate to establish
guidelines, set policy and allocate funding in areas including aging and
disability resources. www.drcog.org 303.455.1000
EMPOWER Colorado (Mental Health) – 866.213.4631
www.empowercolorado.com
Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado- Works to ensure that people with seizures
are able to participate in all life experiences, improve how they are
perceived, valued in society, and promote research.
www.epilepsycolorado.org 303.377.9774
Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health – Primary focus is to
provide access to appropriate and timely mental health services for children,
youth and families. www.coloradofederation.org 877.792.8886
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – Colorado – Provide identification, intervention,
support and education about (FASD) or individuals, their families, care
givers, and the community www.nofascolorado.org 303.692.2620
Hands and Voices (Hearing Impairment) – 303.492.6283
www.handsandvoices.org/chapters/colo.htm
Learning Disability Association of Colorado – Provides information about
education for different types of learning disabilities. www.ldacolorado.com
Mental Health America of Colorado – Provides information regarding mental
health. www.mhacolorado.org 1.800.456.3249
Mental Health Crisis Hotline – 844.493.TALK (8255)
Mile High Down Syndrome Association – 303.797.7699 www.mhdsa.org
NAMI (Colorado) National Alliance on Mental Illness - Education class for
parents and caregivers to help better understand, communicate and work
with behaviors of children with mental illness.
www.namicolorado.org 303.321.3104
National Association of the Deaf – A non-profit organization designed to
empower Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals www.nad.org
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Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (O.A.S.I.S.)
www.aspergersyndrome.org
Parent to Parent of Colorado – 877.472.7201 www.p2p-co.org
Rocky Mountain Branch of International Dyslexia Association – 303.721.9425
www.dyslexia-rmbida.org
Spina Bifida Association of Colorado- Promotes the prevention of Spina Bifida
and enhances the lives of those affected. www.coloradospinabifida.org
303.797.7870
Disability Services
Ability Connection Colorado- Programs offer inclusive, cutting edge
educational opportunities, pathways to employment and support
303.691.9339 www.abilityconnectioncolorado.org
American Council of the Blind – Strives to improve the well-being of all
persons who are blind or visually impaired. 303.831.0117 www.acbo.org
Anchor Center for Blind Children -Provides early intervention/education for
children who are blind or visually impaired throughout Colorado.
www.anchorcenter.org 303.377.9732
The Arc of Adams County – Non-profit advocacy organization for persons
with intellectual/developmental disabilities. www.arcadams.org
303.428.0310
Assistive Technology Partners – Provides assistive technology information
and services. www.assistivetechnologypartners.org
1.800.255.3477
303.315.1280
Autism Society of Colorado – Provides information and supports to
individuals and families impacted by autism spectrum disorders.
www.autismcolorado.org 720.214.0794
The Balanced Mind- family-focused programming to support and guide
parents of children with mood disorders. 847-492-8519
www.thebalancedmind.org
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Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado – Provides information for individuals with
brain injuries. 303.355.9969 http://biacolorado.org
Center for Hearing, Speech and Language - A non-profit agency serving
individuals with speech, hearing, language, auditory processing &/or learning
disabilities. Services include: diagnostic assessment, individual therapy,
advocacy, parent education; www.chsl.org 303.322.1871
Center for People with Disabilities – Provides Independent Living Centers
with independent living skills, advocacy and information. 303-422-8662
www.cpwd-ilc.org
Children and Adults with Attention Disorder (CHADD) www.chadd.org
303.761.5024
Colorado Disability Benefits Support Program (DBS) – Assists with applying
for benefits. 888.396.9838
Colorado Division for Developmental Disabilities (Community Centered
Boards) www.cdhs.state.co.us/ddd 303.866.5700
Colorado Families for Hands and Voices - Provides supports and resources to
parents of children with hearing impairments. www.cohandsandvoices.org
303.492.6283
Colorado Fund (Trust) for People with Disabilities – A pooled trust which is
available to people with disabilities which protects the person’s SSI and
Medicaid from being impacted by resources they may have that would make
them ineligible for their public benefits. 303.733.2867 www.cfpdtrust.org
Colorado Talking Book Library- Provides postage-free recorded, braille, and
large
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Colorado
www2.cde.state.co.us/ctbl/ 303.727.9277
Community Reach Center- Mental Health provider for all ages. 303.853.3500
http://www.communityreachcenter.org.
Deaf Linx –Resource on deafness and deaf culture www.deaflinx.com
Rocky Mountain Branch- The international Dyslexia Association- Provides
local workshops and resources to educate and increase public awareness of
dyslexia. www.dyslexia-rmbida.org 303.721.9425
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Early Intervention Services (birth to age 3) – North Metro Community
Services www.nmetro.org 303.252.7199
Easter Seals / Colorado - Services for persons with disabilities including job
training and employment, and camping and recreation.
www.eastersealscolorado.org 303.233.1666
El Grupo Vida – A network of families who have children with disabilities or
special needs. www.elgrupovida.org 303.904.7073
Family Voices- Strives to improve access to and quality of health care for
children and youth with special health care needs. www.familyvoicesco.org
303.733.3000
Guardianship Alliance of Colorado – Provides information, instruction and
guidance about guardianship of adults. 303.228.5382
www.guardianshipallianceofcolorado.org
JFK Partners / University of Colorado Health Science Center –provide
evaluation services for children with developmental issues, identify and
recommend interventions, help families access appropriate resources.
www.jfkpartners.org 303.724.5266
Kid’s Mobility Network – Collects used durable medical equipment,
reconditions it, and provides it to appropriate children to enhance their lives.
www.kidsmobility.org 303.242.8281
Disability Law Services of Colorado - Protects and promotes the rights of
people with disabilities and older people through legal representation,
advocacy, education and legislative analysis. Provides very limited legal
representation and only for very specific issues. www.thelegalcenter.org
303.722.0300
ACCESS Long Term Care Solutions – 720.974.0032, www.ltcoptions.org
Longterm Care Options LLC- 720-974-2397
Mental Health – EMPOWER - Offers support, education, advocacy and
resources to families with children and youth who have social, emotional or
mental health challenges. www.empowercolorado.com 1.866.213.4631
Mile High Independent Living Center- provides individual and systems
advocacy, information and referral, peer counseling, and independent living
skills and training; helps all disabilities. Habla español. 303.800. 4700
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National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) –
Central resource for disability information, 800.695.0285 www.nichcy.org
North Metro Community Services – Offers supports and services to eligible
persons with developmental disabilities. www.nmetro.org 303.252.7199
PEAK Parent Center – Provide training, information and technical assistance
to families of children from birth to age 26. www.peakparent.org
1.800.284.0251 303.864.1900
Parents of Premature Babies – Information for families with children born six
weeks or more before due date www.preemie-l.org
Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association- Provides education, resources
and support in partnership with individuals, families, professionals, and the
community. www.rmdsa.org 303.797.1699
Rocky Mountain Branch- The International Dyslexia Association- Provides
local workshops and resources to educate and increase public awareness of
dyslexia. www.dyslexia-rmbida.org 303.721.9425
Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation – Provides services and programs
for anyone interested in learning about sensory challenges
www.spdfoundation.net 303.794.1182
Spectra– Provides a variety of intervention services for individuals with
autism spectrum disorder and other related disabilities. 720.255.2126
www.spectracenter.org
Sewall Child Development Center – Offers comprehensive evaluations for
children (ages 0-21) with developmental concerns, and inclusive preschool
programs. 303.399.1800 www.sewall.org
Social Security Administration / Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Provides a public assistance grant and Medicaid to aged, blind and persons
with disabilities who meet the financial requirements. 720.559.4500
www.ssa.org.
Therapeutic Horseback Riding – Sometimes called Hippo therapy, horseback
riding for persons with disabilities which improves overall balance, muscle
control and tone, motor development and coordination.
Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center 303.652.9131
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Miracles Therapeutic Riding Center 303.883.4667 (doesn’t meet
qualification for Hippo).
Saddleup! Foundation (Elizabeth) 303.788.1666
Tourette Syndrome Association- Rocky Mountain Region- Supports
individuals and families living with Tourette Syndrome through education
and public awareness. tsa-rmr.org 720.212.7535
Education
Adams County School Districts:
Mapleton – District 1 www.mapleton.us 303.853.1000
Commerce City – District 14 www.adams14.org 303.853.3333
Five Star Schools – District 12 www.adams12.org 720-972-4000
Westminster – District 50 www.adams50.org 303.428.3511
Brighton – District 27J www.sd27j.org 303.655.2900
Adams County Head Start - Offers programs for children ages 0-5, who
have disabilities, are in foster or whose families have a limited income, to
help them prepare for kindergarten. 303.286.4141
Adams County Youth Programs (ages 14-21) – Assist youth in obtaining
their high school diploma, GED or certificate of training. 720.523.6964
www.adcogov.org/youthsucceed
Bal Swan Children’s Center – Preschool that provides welcoming
environment for children with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
www.balswan.org 303.466.6308
Child Find – Assures all children who are in need of early intervention or
special education services are located, identified and referred. Provides a
free screening. www.cde.state.co.us/early/childfind.
Children’s Outreach Project – Offers integrated, quality early childhood and
kindergarten education service to typical children and children with
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developmental delays. Also provides therapeutic services to children in need.
www.childrensoutreachproject.org 303.429.0653
College Living Experience - College Living Experience is a post-secondary
program that provides intensive assistance with academic, independent
living and social skills to college students with special needs as they
transition to become independent responsible adults.
www.experiencecle.com 303.825.2533
Colorado Bright Beginnings – Provides free programs for all parents to
provide guidance, knowledge, and tools to create a bright beginning for their
children. www.brightbeginningsusa.org. 303.433.6200
Colorado Department of Education – Exceptional Student Services UnitSupports personnel serving students with exceptional educational needs.
www.cde.co.us/offices/exceptionalstudentservicesunit. 303.866.6694
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind – 719.578.2100 www.csdb.org
Creative Tutors - Offers one-on-one expert tutoring services in your home.
Service is centered-on your child's specific needs and no contracts are
required. www.creativetutors.com 303.521.6495
Developmental/Educational Evaluations (Independent)
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Emerge Professionals – 400 S. Colorado Blvd, Suite 860 Denver
303.322.9000 www.emergeprofessionals.com
Dr. Karen McEvoy – The Neuro-Developmental Center 7935 E. Prentice
Ave #104 Greenwood Village 303.756.0280 www.ndckids.com
Clinical Assessments (JFK, Children’s Hospital Child Development Unit,
University of Colorado School of Medicine)
o Pediatric Diagnostic Assessments - 720.777.6630
o Pediatric Psychotherapy – 303.724.7647
o Adult Diagnostic Assessments/Therapy – 303.724.7646
o Speech Language Assessments/Therapy – 303.724.7633
Firefly Autism - Private school for children diagnosed with Autism.
303.759.1192 www.fireflyautism.org.
GED Services 303.654.1000
IDEA Information (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
1.877.232.4332
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Wrights Law – Provides information about special education law.
www.wrightslaw.com
Employment
Adams County One Stop Career Center – 4430 South Adams County Pkwy,
Brighton 720.523.6900
Bayaud Enterprises – Vocational Assessment, training services and
employment opportunities www.bayaudenterprises 303.830.6885
Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Northglenn - Assists
eligible individuals with disabilities to obtain employment. 303.866.2100
www.dvrcolorado.org
Easter Seals / Colorado - Services for persons with disabilities including job
training and employment, and camping and recreation.
www.eastersealscolorado.org 303.233.1666
Goodwill – 6850 Federal Blvd, Denver 303.650.7700
www.goodwilldenver.org
Job Corp Entry with vocational training & individualized educational plans to
obtain a GED/high school diploma. www.jobcorps.gov
SWAP – School to Work Alliance Program - through DVR
Family Support
A Precious Child – Impact the lives of disadvantaged and displaced children
by improving their quality of life. www.apreciouschild.org 303.466.4272,
www.apreciouschild.org
Almost Home – Homeless shelter with emergency homeless shelter
303.659.6199 www.almosthomeonline.org
American Red Cross 303.722.7474
Babies Now Foundation – Provides diapers and wipes for families that
participate in programs that benefit babies. www.babiesnowfoundation.org
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Catholic Charities Cares Assistance Center –303.742.0828
www.ccdenver.org
CHARG Resource Center – Provides clinic resources, homeless outreach,
dental and eye program and peer assistance303.830.8805, www.charg.org
Colorado Kinship Care Resource – Provides information about local and
statewide information about organizations and programs that may be useful
to kinship caregivers. 303.866.4207 www.cocaf.org
Crossroads Church – 303.452.5332, www.crossroadsabc.com
Denver Metro Community Parent Resource Center - The mission of the
Denver Metro CPRC is to inform and empower low-income, culturally and
linguistically diverse families as advocates for their children with disabilities,
age birth-26, to achieve meaningful participation in their schools and
communities. www.denvermetrocprc.org 303.365.2772
El Grupo Vida – A network of families who have children with disabilities or
special needs. www.elgrupovida.org 303.904. 7073
Families First – Support Line – Provides family support services, children’s
treatment center, family support line. 1.877.695.7996 or 303.745.0327 En
Español 1.866.Las Familias
Family Tree –
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Homelessness Program – 303.467.2604
o House of Hope – 303.762.9525
o Kinship Programs – 303.463.6330
Legal Advocacy Program
o Domestic Violence - 303.271.6559
o Legal Clinic – 303.271.6559
Safe Care Program – 720-492-9086
o Domestic Violence Outreach Program – 303.462.1060
Community Family Resource Team – 720-341-4200
Women In Crisis – 303.420.6752
Friends of Man – Provides assistance to families for a variety of needs. Must
be referred by a professional. 303.798.2342 www.friendsofman.org
Grandparent Resource Center – Provides advocacy and support services to
grandparents raising grandchildren. 303.980.5707 www.grc4usa.org
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LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program) -303.227.2379
Make a Wish Foundation – 303.750.9474 www.colorado.wish.org
Mental Health Crisis Hotline – 844.493.TALK (8255)
Metro Care Ring – Helps meet basic needs & advocates for solutions to
hunger & poverty/rent assistance 303.860.7200
http://www.metrocarering.org
Mi Casa Resource Center – Offers a variety of supports. 303.573.1302,
www.micasadenver.org
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) – Information regarding the
civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.
www.thetaskforce.org
NOVA – Nurturing Our Village Association – Assistance for education and
healthcare systems especially for disabled African American Children
303.371.2273, www.novalsm.org
Parent to Parent – Connects families with children and adults with disabilities
or special health care needs with other families, and their listserv.
1.877.472.7201. www.p2p-co.org
Parents Encouraging Parents – Offers free family centered conferences for
families with children with disabilities, which provide support information and
education. 303.866.6846 www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/pep
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Family Support line: Families First – 303.695.7996
Facts for Families – www.aacap.org
Kid Source Online – www.kidsource.com
Hand-In-Hand Parenting – www.handinhandparenting.org
PEAK Parent Center – 800.284.0251, www.peakparent.org
Pennock Center for Counseling – Parenting and educational programs,
support groups on a sliding scale fee. 303.655.9065
www.pennockcounseling.org
Pet Vaccinations – Low cost; VaxSmart, 8801Fox Dr, 303.487.6305
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Respite Options –
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Megan’s Place – 6175 W. 38th Ave Wheat Ridge 303.881.4988
www.megansplacellc.org
Discovery Club (Easter Seals) – 303.233.1666
www.eastersealscolorado.org
Colorado Respite Coalition – www.ColoradoRespiteCoalition.org
Salvation Army –Denver: 303,428.6430, Broomfield: 303.635.3018
www.salvationarmy.org
Senior Resource Center (age 60 and up) – Provides in-home services, adult
day and respite services, transportation and volunteer services.
303.238.8151 www.SRCaging.org
Servicios de la Raza – Offers a variety of supports. 303-458-5851
www.serviciosdelaraza.org
Uniquely Ours – Parent Support Group, contact Julie Anderson 303-3587172, or Sheri Hirsch 303-885-3585 or email uniquely_ours@yahoo.
WIC – (Women, Infants and Children) – Tri-County Health Department
Brighton 303.363.3076, Commerce City 303.439.5990, Northglenn
303.255.6254
Utility Assistance – United Power 303-659-0551; Low Income Energy
Assistance (LEAP) 303-227-2378
United Way – Provides a variety of services 2.1.1,
www.unitedwaydenver.org
Food and Assistance
Adams County Community Support Services – Food Assistance Program,
Medicaid and Financial Benefits. 303.227.2348. Applications through PEAK
can be viewed at www.colorado.gov/peak
Community of Faith United – Need to bring ID and proof of residence
303.452.2727
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Crossroads Church (food bank)- Need photo, ID proof of address, no zip
code requirement. 303.452.2727
Fish of Commerce City 303.286.4188
Growing Home 303.426.0430
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church – Food bank services only for
residents within boundaries of: South 104th, West 1-25, Highway 7, East
Quebec. 303.452.2041
Metro Care Ring – List of services: 303.860.7200 x1
New Song Fellowship – Food bank open on Sundays bring a photo and proof
of address for people within boundaries. 303.430.8100
Northglenn Christian Church – Food bank Tuesday Thursday 10-12, need
photo ID and proof of residence. Boundaries 92nd to 160th, between
Washington and Riverdale. 303.452.3787
Round Up Program (United Power) – Electricity Assistance 303.637.1300
Salvation Army – Family Services 303.295.3366 Directory 303.428.6430
(does not connect to food bank)
St. Mark’s Fish Food Bank – Serve zip codes 80030, 80031, 80020, 80021,
80221, 80233, 80234, 80260 Need ID and proof of residence. 303.466.8720
Thornton Community Food Bank – 1-3 Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
Boundaries: 1-25 104th Platte River, 58th. 303.287.7268
Westminster United Methodist Church – Photo ID and two pieces of mail with
zip code within last two months. Serve Zip codes, 80030, 80031, 80234,
80260, 80212 From 52nd to 55th, 80221, South to 52nd only, 80003 even
numbers on east side of Sheridan. 303.429.1569
WIC (Women, Infants, Children)- Provides food for children under the age of
2 for low- income families. Appointment line 303.255.6254
Health Care/Medical
Ask-A-Nurse – 303.777.6877
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Boulder Community – Rehabilitation Services www.bch.org 303.441.0526
Medicaid Providers:
Medicare Provider Search – http://www.medicare.gov/find-a-doctor
Medicaid Provider Search –
http://www.medicalquest.com/MedicalQuest.php
Community Health Services 303.289.1086
Denver Down Syndrome Clinic – http://www.denverdsclinic.org
Salud Clinic – Commerce City 303.286.8900, Brighton 303.659.4000
Clinica Campesina – Thornton 720.929.1655
Denver 303.650.4460
Small Smiles Dental – Thornton 303.280.8878
Bright Eyes Vision Clinic – www.brighteyesvision.com Thornton
303.920.3937
Mental Health Consultant for Adams County- 303.255.6214
CHP+ (Child Health Plan Plus) – Offers low-cost health insurance for
uninsured children and pregnant women. 1.800.359.1991 www.cchp.org
Colorado Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped – Arranges
comprehensive dental treatment to needy persons with disabilities, elderly
and medically compromised individuals. www.Dentallifeline.org
303.534.5326
Family Voices (health care network for special needs) – 303.733.3000
www.familyvoicesco.org
Kids in Need of Dentistry (KIND) Provides dental care and education for
children of low income families. 303.318.0658/303.733.3710
www.kindsmiles.org
Tri-County Health Department: Provides essential public health services
including immunizations, family planning and prenatal care.
Brighton 303.659.6090
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Commerce City 303.288.6816
Northglenn 303.452.9547
Appointment Line 303.451.0123
Housing and Utilities
ACCESS Housing, Inc - Provides 30 days of emergency housing for families
with young children in Adams County.303.289.7078 www.acchouse.org
Adams County Housing Authority – Provides counseling and rental subsidy
and self-sufficiency opportunities for low-income families, the elderly and
persons with disabilities.303.227.2075 www.adamscountyhousing.com
Adams County Office of Community Development – Provides financial and
technical assistance to home owners and owners of rental property for
repairs to their properties to make the property safe. 720.523.6200
Almost Home – Provides shelter and temporary housing assistance to
persons who are homeless or who need housing assistance. Rental and
utility assistance. 303.659.6199 www.almosthomeonline.org
Alternatives to Family Violence – Provides comprehensive services to all
members of a family experiencing domestic violence, including a 24-hour
crisis line, emergency shelter, food, and counseling for women and their
children, non-resident counseling programs for women, children and teens.
303.289.4441 www.atfv-adamsco.org
Arising Hope – Safe emergency housing & shelter for women, their children
& their domestic pets victimized by domestic violence. 303.280.3180
www.arisinghope.org
Atlantis Community – Assisted living for people with disabilities.
303.733.9324
Brother’s Redevelopment – Provides housing and housing related services to
people who are low-income, elderly and disabled 303.202.6340
www.brothersredevelopment.org
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless – 303-293-2217
www.coloradocoalition.org.
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Colorado Homeless Families – Provides housing services, supportive
services, and medical and mental health care. 303.420.6634
www.coloradocoalition.org
Denver’s Road Home – Provides resources to people who are homeless
720.944.2508 www.denversroadhome.org
Denver Rescue Mission – Provides emergency care, rehabilitation and family
services. 303.297.1815 or security deposit assistance 303.313.2440
www.denverrescuemission.org
Energy Outreach Colorado (1-800-HEAT-HELP) 1.800.4328.4357 x1
The Gathering Place (women only) – daytime drop-in center for women,
children and transgender individuals who experience homelessness and
poverty 303.321.4198 www.tgpdenver.org
Growing Home- Provides emergency services and prevents poverty and
crisis in the future http://www.growinghome.org 303.426.0430
Home Builders Foundation – Provides accessibility solutions and home
modification for individuals with disabilities and financial need.
303.551.6721, www.hbfdenver.org
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program – Promotes restoration of existing
homes. www.portal.hud.gov
LEAP – Low Income Energy Assistance Program – Provides assistance to
winter heating costs 303.227.2379, www.co.adams.co.us,
Mile High Independent Living Center – Provides services to maximize
independence of individuals with disabilities, 303.800.4700 www.mhilc.org
Neighborhood Partners (Home Repairs) – 720.946.9022
Personal Affordable Living (PAL) – Establishes high quality, affordable,
community housing for adults with Developmental Disabilities. 303.422.5345
www.personalaffordableliving.webs.com
Rebuilding Together – Provides home repairs, safety modifications and
energy efficiency upgrades to qualified homeowners. 720.524.0840
www.rebuildingdenver.org
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Sacred Heart House of Denver – A shelter for homeless women and children
in Denver. 303.296.6686 www.sacredhearthouse.org
Samaritan House- Serve, men, women and children facing homelessness
303.294.7304 www.ccdenver.org/samaritanhouse
Seniors’ Resource Center – Provides person-focused, coordinated services to
enhance independence, dignity and quality of life. 303.238.8151
www.srcaging.org
The Warren Village – For low income, single parent families. 303.321.2345
https://warrenvillage.org
Weatherization Services – 303.365.1670
Xcel Energy– 303.571.7511
Legal
ADA Hotline / Americans with Disabilities Act - provides technical assistance
regarding the law www.ada.gov 1.800.514.0301
Advocacy Denver- A civil rights advocacy organization that includes a center
for Special Education Law. www.advocacydenver.org 303.831.7733
Catholic Charities – Immigration attorneys for the indigent and low-income.
Free or small fee. www.ccdenver.org/services/immigration-services. 303742-4971
Carrie Ann Lucas – www.disabledparentrights.com 303.363.1131
Casey Williams – Family Matters, Tolison & Williams, 195 Telluride St, Suite
5, Brighton, 303.500.7706, [email protected].
Colorado Legal Services- for low-income Coloradans seeking legal assistance
and legal advocates 303.837.1313, www.coloradolegalservices.org
Guardianship Alliance of Colorado – Provides information, instruction and
guidance about guardianship of adults. 303.228.5382
www.guardianshipallianceofcolorado.org
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Justice & Mercy Legal Aid Clinic (Christian based)- Addresses practical legal
needs of people struggling with poverty and oppression. 303.839.5198 x6
www.milehighmin.org/jamlac
Disability Law Services of Colorado - Protects and promotes the rights of
people with disabilities and older people through legal representation,
advocacy, education and legislative analysis. Provides very limited legal
representation and only for very specific issues. www.thelegalcenter.org
303.722.0300
Metro Volunteer Lawyers- Pro Bono arm of the Denver Bar Association
providing civil legal services to financially eligible applicants. 303.830.8210,
www.metrovolunteerlawyers.org
Office for Civil Rights – Serves student populations facing discrimination.
800.421.3481, www.2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr
Paula Tomko – Assists clients with bankruptcy and Social Security Disability
issues 303.940.0306 www.paulatomkolaw.com
Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center – For abused, neglected and at-risk
children. 303.692.1165 www.rockymountainhchildrenslawcenter.org
Tammara Bauer – Family Matters, Tolison & Williams, 195 Telluride St, Suite
5, Brighton, 303.500.7706, 303.570.5699, [email protected].
University of Denver Law Clinic – Law students practice under a skill lawyer
with cases in civil litigation, civil rights, community economic development,
criminal defense, environmental law and mediation and arbitration.
303.871.6140, www.lawdu.edu/clinics
US Citizenship & Immigration Services – 1.800.375.5283
www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis
Wrights Law – Provides information about special education law.
www.wrightslaw.com
Mental Health
Alternatives to Family Violence – Provides comprehensive services to all
members of a family experiencing domestic violence, including a 24-hour
crisis line, emergency shelter, food, and counseling for women and their
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children, non-resident counseling programs for women, children and teens.
303.289.4441 www.atfv-adamsco.org
Behavioral Healthcare Inc.(BHI) – Manages Medicaid mental health benefits.
720.490.4400 www.bhicares.org
Community Reach – Adams County Mental Health Center- Provides mental
health recovery services. 303.853.3500 and 303.853.3400,
www.communityreachcenter.org
Crisis Hotline – Mental Health 844.493.TALK (8255)
EMPOWER Colorado – Support, advocacy, education and resources for
children with mental health challenges. www.empowercolorado.com
1.866.213.4631
Family Wellness Center- 303.779.1888
Federation Families for Children’s Mental Health – Primary focus is to provide
access to appropriate and timely mental health services for children, youth
and families. www.coloradofederation.org 877.792.8886
Kempe Center – Center for the prevention and treatment of child abuse and
neglect www.kempecenter.org, 303.864.5250
Mental Health America of Colorado – Provides information regarding mental
health. www.mhacolorado.org 1.800.456.3249
NAMI (Colorado) National Alliance on Mental Illness - Education class for
parents and caregivers to help better understand, communicate and work
with behaviors of children with mental illness.
www.namicolorado.org 303.321.3104
Rainbow Center – Mental Health Drop-in Center 2140 E. 88th Ave, Thornton,
80229, 303.287.2902
Suicide Prevention Hotline 303.860.1200, Youth Support Line 303.894.9000
Recreation
Adam’s Camp – Provides Intensive Therapy Camps and Adventure Camps for
children with disabilities www.adamscamp.org 303.563.8290
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Adaptive Adventures – 877.679.2770 www.adaptiveadventures.org
Broomfield – Paul Derda Recreation Center – includes basketball court,
multi-purpose court, playground, swimming pool, volleyball court.
303.460.6900 www.ci.broomfield.co.us
Camp Hope – A Christian summer camp for people with physical and
developmental disabilities 1.970.484.2508 www.buckhorncamp.org/camphope.html
Camp Paha- A summer day program for youth with disabilities.
303.987.7800 www.lakewood.org/paha
Camp Santa Maria – Provides family programs, group rentals and getaway
weekends during the spring and fall. 303.742.0828
www.ymcacampsantamaria.org
Challenger Division – Little League baseball for boys and girls with physical
and mental challenges 303-252-0176
Colorado Ice Wizards Hockey – hockey team for children and adults with
developmental disabilities http://coloradoicewizards.org/
Colorado Lions Camp – Summer Programs and camps for people with
disabilities 8 through Senior Adult. 1.719.687.2087
www.coloradolionscamp.org
Discounted State Park Pass “Columbine Pass” –Reduced fee pass for
Coloradans with total and permanent disabilities
http://parks.state.co.us/PARKSPASSES/Pages/columbinePassInfo.aspx
Easter Seals Camp – Provides camping programs and summer day camps.
www.co.easterseals.com 303.569.2333
Edge Top Soccer – A soccer program for children/teens with disabilities
www.edgesoccer.net 303.403.0902
Free Lifetime Fishing License for disabled
http://wildlife.state.co.us/FISHING/DISABLEDACCESSIBILITY/Pages/Disabilit
yInformation.aspx
Hopes Float – accessible fishing experience for the elderly and disabled
http://www.hopesfloat.com/
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National Parks “Access” Pass Free for US citizens or permanent residents
with permanent disabilities http://www.nps.gov/findapark/passes.htm
National Sports Center for the Disabled – Summer and winter activities for
people with disabilities. 303.316.1518
North Metro Community Services, Recreation Department/College 4 Life
www.nmetro.org 303.457.1001
Out and About – Provides summer camps and after school programs for
adults and children with developmental disabilities. www.outabout.org
303.926.6489
Paha Adults Transition (PAT)- Summer day program for adults with
disabilities ages 18-25. 303.987.4866 www.lakewood.org/paha
Special Olympics of Colorado – Empowering people with intellectual
disabilities to realize their full potential and develop skills through yearround sports training and competition. 303.592.1361
www.specialolympicsco.org
Spectra- Provides afterschool and summer programs for children with
Autism. 303.665.6800 www.spectracenter.org
Talking with Technology Camp – Weeklong program developed by Children’s
Hospital Colorado for people ages 6 to 21 who use augmentative and
alternative communication systems. 303.861.6250
www.childrenscolorado.org
Wilderness on Wheels - Colorado mountain environment accessible to all
www.wildernessonwheels.wordpress.com
YMCA Thornton 303.542.9622
Respite
Easter Seals Discovery Clubs 303.569.2333 www.easterseals.com
Family First 303.745.0327 www.familiesfirstcolorado.org
Give Me A Break Respite Care Program www.cocaf.org/respite-break
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Megan’s Place – 303.881.4988, www.megansplacellc.org
Schlessman YMCA 720.524.2766 www.denverymca.org/schlessman_capital
To The Rescue 720.851.2100 www.totherescue.net
Therapy
Abilities Unlimited – Enhance the rehabilitation process for patients who
require prostheses and/or orthoses 303.722.0751, www.auiop.com
Amaryllis Therapy Network – Offers occupational, speech and physical
therapy for infants through adolescents, and offers classes for parents.
303.433.0852 www.amaryllistherapy.net
Assistive Technology Partners – Provides assistive technology information
and services. www.assistivetechnologypartners.org 1.800.255.3477
303.315.1280
Autism Therapy Grants – Financial aid for qualified persons.
www.autismrelieffoundation.com
Children Matter – Speech and Occupational therapy, 303.659.8822
www.childrenmatterco.com
Children’s Outreach Project – Offers integrated, quality early childhood and
kindergarten education services to typical children and children with
developmental delays. Also provides therapeutic services to children in need.
www.childrensoutreachproject.org 303.429.0653
Children’s Hospital Therapy Center – Broomfield 720.777.1330
Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center - Longmont 303.652.9131
www.ctrcinc.org
Colorado Therapy Associates – Provides high quality assistive technology
services, training and products 13428 Marion St, Thornton 80241,
720.317.6679, www.colorado-therapy.com
Community Reach Center – varies locations in Adams County for mental
health services Northglenn: 303.853.3500 Thornton: 303.853.3500
Brighton: 303.853.3600 www.communityreachcenter.org
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Developmental Disability Consultants, PC - Mental health, home-based
behavior support, counseling, parent training and skills training for children
with developmental disabilities, autism and brain injury.
www.ddconsultants.org 303.337.2210
Firefly Autism - Private school for children diagnosed with Autism.
303.759.1192 www.fireflyautism.org
Flatirons Behavior Services, LLC – behavior analyst for children and adults
720.877.1012
Judy’s House (Grief services for children) 720.941.0331 www.judishouse.org
Just For Kids Pediatric OT – 303.941.9985 www.justforkidsot.org
Oliver Behavioral Consultants – 12201 Pecos St, Westminster, 720.242.8796
Professional Pediatric Home Care – In-home therapy 303.759.1342
www.periatrichomecare.com
Round-up Fellowship – Serves needs of children and adults with
developmental disabilities. 2250 S. Oneida St. #22, Denver, 303.757.8008,
www.rup.org
Scottish Rite Language Disorders Clinic – Programs for prevention and
treatment of childhood language disorders. 303.861.2410
www.scottishritefoundation.org
Solace Health Care – In-home physical, occupational, and speech therapy for
children, 303.432.8487 www.solacehealthcare.com
Spectra- Provides various types of therapies, 303.665.8600
www.spectracenter.org
STAR Center – Sensory Therapy for children and their families.
303.221.7827 www.spdstar.org
Trumpet Behavioral Health – 303.989.8169
University of Colorado at Boulder – Speech, Language and Hearing Center –
Offers audiological, speech and language services to children and adults in
Boulder and Denver 303.492.5375 www.slhs.colorado.edu
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Transportation
A-Lift- Adams County Community Transit- Provides accessible door-to-door
transportation to older adults and persons with mobility impairments
303.235.6972 www.seniorhub.org.alift
American Logistics – Serves transit agencies, school districts and the
healthcare industry 866-999-3371, www.AmericanLogistics.com
The Getting There Guide- A resource guide to transportation services in the
Denver area. Available in English and en Español
http://www.gettingthereguide.com/
Kids Wheel 303.202.2700
Mobility Services 303.295.3900
RTD-Access-a-Ride 303.299.6000
RTD Discount Fares and Special Discount Card (SDC) http://www.rtddenver.com/discountFares.shtml
Via: Mobility Services – Provides bus training and other public
transportation; free services. 303.447.2848 www.viacolorado.org
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