Resources
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COLORADO RESOURCE NAVIGATOR
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
Xcel Energy Payment Assistance
Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance- Denver
Energy Assistance Program and Summer Heat- Denver
State of Colorado Housing/Utilities Resource List
Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
Energy Outreach Colorado
Colorado Affordable Residential Energy Program
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Tenant Resources
Housing Counseling Assistance Program
State of Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Colorado Foreclosure Prevention Assistance
Find Shelter in Denver
Property Tax Relief-Denver
Property Tax Deferral- Colorado
Denver Tenant Rights and Resources
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
State of Colorado Legal Services List
Colorado Legal Services
Colorado Attorney General Complaint Filing
Colorado Economic Defense Fund
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
If you cannot speak safely, visit thehotline.org
Family Tree Crisis Line: (303) 420-6752
Violence Free Colorado
Adult Protection Hotline: (720) 944-3000 – 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
988 Suicide Prevention Hotline
Colorado Crisis Services: call 1-844-493-8255 or text TALK to 38255
US Transgender Suicide Hotline: 877-565-8860
Colorado Office of Suicide Prevention
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.
Paratransit: Access-a-Ride with RTD
HEALTHCARE INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
Telehealth – Information on telehealth and nurselines
Health First Colorado (Medicaid)
Health Insurance Assistance
Medicare Savings Program – 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.
State Tuition Assistance Programs
FOOD & NUTRITION ASSISTANCE
SNAP Program – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides nutrition assistance for eligible, low-income individuals and families:
Statewide Hotline: (800)-816-4451
Denver Free Food Programs
Hunger Free Colorado Food Finder (or call the Food Resource Hotline at (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.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) – Advocates for abused and neglected children to provide them safe and stable homes.
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Denver Works– Workforce Development Center for city and county of Denver
Workforce Centers- provide a variety of free services to assist employers and job seekers alike.
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 USE SUPPORT
Substance Abuse National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
Denver Health Addiction Services – Ranges from adolescent addiction help to a detox facility.
Colorado Wellness Recovery – Mental wellness and addiction recovery.
SENIOR CITIZEN SUPPORT SERVICES