community resource guide for youth and adults with special
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Community Resource Guide for
Youth and Adults with Special Needs
Please Note: The organizations listed are not associated with Westminster Public Schools and their inclusion in this directory does not imply endorsement. It is the responsibility of the user to research the organization, its policies and/or activities to determine suitability for your individual needs.
Updated: October 2016
Compiled by: The ARC of Adams County, WPS Homeless Education Project, WPS Special Education Department
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Table of Contents
General Information and Referral………………………………………………….Page 3
Advocacy…………………………………………………………………………………………Page 4
Benefits…………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 5
Child Care……………………………………………………………………………………….Page 6
Disability Information…………………………………………………………………….Page 6
Disability Services………………………………………………………………………….Page 8
Education……………………………………………………………………………………… Page 12
Employment…………………………………………………………………………………..Page 14
Family Support………………………………………………………………………………Page 15
Food Assistance…………………………………………………………………………….Page 17
Health Care/Medical………………………………………………………………………Page 18
Housing and Utilities…………………………………………………………………..…Page 19
Legal……………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 21
Mental Health…………………………………………………………………………………Page 22
Recreation………………………………………………………………………………………Page 23
Respite…………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 25
Therapy………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 25
Transportation……………………………………………………………………………….Page 27
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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 Department: www.co.adams.co.us
7190 Colorado Blvd. 3155 Chambers Rd Commerce City, CO 80022 Aurora, CO
303.287.8831 303.375.2900
Adams County Child Protection - 303.412.8121 Abuse/Neglect Hotline – 303.412.5212
Adams County Child Care Assistance Program – Provides financial assistance for child care to qualified applicants. 303.604.1043
Adams County 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 PEAK Applications – Complete to qualify for food assistance
program, Medicaid and financial benefits. Applications through PEAK can be viewed at www.colorado.gov/peak 303.227.2348
LEAP: Energy Assistance – Provides financial assistance to low income households to help pay winter home heating costs. 303.227.2378
Medicare Provider Search – http://www.medicare.gov/find-a-doctor
Medicaid Provider Search – http://www.medicalquest.com/MedicalQuest.php
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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.
www.Autismcolorado.org 720-214-0794
Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado – Provides information for individuals with
brain injuries. http://biacolorado.org 303.355.9969
CHADD – Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – Offers resources and information. www.chadd.org 800-233-4050
Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition – Offers advocacy and civil rights
services. www.ccdconline.org 303.839.1775
Colorado Department of Education: Special Education Law Web page-
Provides 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
1.866.213.4631
Family Tree Legal Advocacy Program – for victims of domestic and sexual
abuse 303.271.6559
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.www.grc4usa.org 303.980.5707
Hands and Voices – Support and advocacy for families who have a child with
a hearing impairment.www.cohandsandvoices.org 303.492.6283
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Disability Law Services of Colorado – Provides information on legal, civil
rights and discrimination issues. www.thelegalcenter.org; 1.800.288.1376, 303.722.0300
Metro Care Ring – Helps meet basic needs & advocates for solutions to
hunger & poverty.http://www.metrocarering.org 303.860.7200
Mile High Independent Living Center- provides individual and systems
advocacy, information and referral, peer counseling, and independent living skills and training. Habla español. 303.405.7700
North Metro Community Services- Provides advocacy and resource support
for youth and adults with disabilities that reside in Adams County. www.nmetro.org Intake Line-303.457.1001
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
PEAK Parent Center – www.peakparent.org 1.719.531.9400
Youth Advocate Programs-8853 Fox Dr. Suite 100, Thornton 303.457.1120
Benefits
ACCESS Long Term Care Solutions – www.ltcoptions.org 720.974.0032
1.800.511.5010
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
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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. www.co-adamscounty.civicplus.com 303.287.8831
Adams County Association of Family Child Care –
www.childcareinadamsco.org 303.451.1061
Adams County Education Consortium- information about child care
resources.www.adamscountyeducation.org/Child-Care.html 303.453.8515
Child Care Aware-www.childcareaware.org 1.800.424.2246
Child Care Community Referral-303.534.2625
Colorado Office of Resource and Referral (CORRA)-www.corra.org
303.290.9088
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-www.anchorcenter.org 303.377.9732
Autism Community Store-7800 E. Iliff Ave. Suite J, Denver 80231 303.309.3647
Autism Society of Colorado-www.autismcolorado.org 720.214.0794
Autism Society of Boulder County-www.autismboulder.org 720.272.8231
Autism Speaks – www.autismspeaks.org
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Brain Injury Association of Colorado-www.biacolorado.org 800.955.2443
Center for Parent Information and Resources – www.parentcenterhub.org
CHADD (Children & Adults w/ ADHD)-www.chadd.org 800.233.4050
CP: Ability Connections of Colorado-www.abilityconnectionscolorado.org 720.262.4210
Cerebral Palsy of Colorado-www.cpco.org 720.262.4210
Colorado Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing-www.cdhs.state.co.us/deafcommission 303.866.4824
Colorado Deaf - www.coloradodeaf.com
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 303.480.6700
EMPOWER Colorado (Mental Health)-www.empowercolorado.com
866.213.4631
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 1.240.403.1901
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 or 202.785.4585
First Signs – www.firstsigns.org
Fragile X Foundation – www.nfxf.org 800.688.8765
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Hands and Voices (Hearing Impairment) -
www.handsandvoices.org/chapters/colo.htm 303.492.6283
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-www.mhdsa.org 303.797.7699
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
Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (O.A.S.I.S.)
www.aspergersyndrome.org
Parent to Parent of Colorado-www.p2p-co.org 877.472.7201
Rocky Mountain Branch of International Dyslexia Association-www.dyslexia-
rmbida.org 303.721.9425
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.
www.abilityconnectioncolorado.org 303.691.9339
ACCESS Long Term Care Solutions- www.ltcoptions.org 720.974.0032
American Council of the Blind – Strives to improve the well-being of all persons who are blind or visually impaired-www.acbo.org 303.831.0117
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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
A Place for Me – sensory based activity center, 11651 W. 64th Ave. #A-4
Arvada [email protected] 720.771.1295
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 Community Store- 7800 E. Iliff St. Suite J Denver www.autismcommunitystore.com 303.309.3647
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.www.thebalancedmind.org
847-492-8519
Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado – Provides information for individuals with brain injuries. http://biacolorado.org 303.355.9969
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.www.cpwd-ilc.org 303.790.1390
Children and Adults with Attention Disorder (CHADD) www.chadd.org 303.761.5024
Colorado Disability Benefits Support Program (DBS) – Assists with applying
for benefits. 3532 Franklin St. Suite 2, Denver 1.888.396.9838
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Colorado Division for Developmental Disabilities (Community Center Boards)
www.cdhs.state.co.us/ddd 303.886.5700
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.www.cfpdtrust.org 303.733.2867
Colorado Talking Book Library- Provides postage-free recorded, braille, and large print library materials to eligible readers in Colorado 303.727.9277
Community Reach Center- Mental Health provider for all ages. http://www.communityreachcenter.org 303.853.3500 or 303 853.3801
Deaf Linx–Resource on deafness and deaf culture [email protected]
Denver Metro Community Parent Resource Center – information and
trainings. www.denvermetro.org 303.365.2772
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
Early Intervention Services (birth to age 3) – North Metro Community Services www.nmetro.org 303.252.7199 or 303.866.5200
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
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Guardianship Alliance of Colorado – Provides information, instruction and
guidance about guardianship of adults. www.guardianshipallianceofcolorado.org 303.228.5382
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
Longterm Care Options LLC- 720-974-2397
Metro CareRing – referral and information sharing 303.860.7200
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
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
Senior Answers and Services – 303.333.3482
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Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation – Provides services and programs
for anyone interested in learning about sensory challenges www.spdfoundation.net 303.794.1182
Sewall Child Development Center – Offers comprehensive evaluations for
children (ages 0-21) with developmental concerns, and inclusive preschool programs.www.sewall.org 303.399.1800
Spectra– Provides a variety of intervention services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other related disabilities.
www.spectracenter.org 303.665.6800
Spina Bifida Association of Colorado – www.coloradospinabifida.org, 303.797.7870
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.www.ssa.org 720.559.4500
Tourette Syndrome Association- Rocky Mountain Region- Supports
individuals and families living with Tourette syndrome through education and public awareness.720.212.7535
Learning Disability Association of Colorado – www.ldacolorado.com 303.894.0992
Education
Adams County School Districts: Brighton – District 27J www.sd27j.org 303.655.2900
Commerce City- District 14 www.adams14.org 303.853.3333 Five Star Schools- District 12 www.adams12.org 720-972-4000
Mapleton – District 1 www.mapleton.us 303.853.1000 Westminster Public Schools www.westminsterpublicschools.org
303.428.3511
Adams County Head Start – Offers early childhood programs for children ages 0-5, who have disabilities, are in foster or whose families have a limited income. 303.286.4141
Adams County Youth Programs (ages 16-24) – Assist youth that have
dropped out to in obtaining their high school diploma, GED or certificate of
training. www.adcogov.org/youthsucceed 720.523.6964
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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 – Provides free early childhood assessment to assure all children
who are in need of early intervention or special education services are located, identified and referred. Find school district contacts and locations
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 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 Unit-
Supports personnel serving students with exceptional educational needs.
www.cde.co.us/offices/exceptionalstudentservicesunit. 303.866.6694
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind-www.csdb.org 719.578.2100
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
Denver Metro Community Parent Resource Center – information and
trainings, www.denvermetro.org 303.365.2772
Developmental/Educational Evaluations (Independent)
Emerge Professionals – 400 S. Colorado Blvd. Suite 860 Denver
303.322.9000 www.emergeprofessionals.com The Neuro-Developmental Center- 7935 E. Prentice Ave #104 Greenwood
Village 303.756.0280 www.ndckids.com
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Clinical Assessments (JFK, Children’s Hospital Child Development Unit,
University of Colorado School of Medicine) Pediatric Diagnostic Assessments - 720.777.6630
Pediatric Psychotherapy – 303.724.7647 Adult Diagnostic Assessments/Therapy – 303.724.7646
Speech Language Assessments/Therapy – 303.724.7633 ENRICH Early Intervention – 303.724.7654
EMPOWER Colorado – www.empowercolorado.com 866.213.4631
Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health Colorado- www.coloradofederation.org 888.569.7500
Firefly Autism - Private school for children diagnosed with Autism.
www.fireflyautism.org 303.759.1192
GED Services Information- www.cde.state.co.us/postsecondary/hse_ contact-303.866.6613
IDEA Information (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) http://idea.ed.gov 1.877.232.4332
North Metro Community Services- Provides advocacy and resource support
for youth and adults with disabilities that reside in Adams County. www.nmetro.org Intake Line-303.457.1001
SWAP – School to Work Alliance Program - Please contact DVR to receive information about this program. 303.866.2100
Wrights Law – Provides information about special education law.
www.wrightslaw.com
Employment
Adams County Business and Workforce Center – 4430 South Adams County Pkwy, Brighton 720.523.6900
Adams County Youth Programs (ages 16-24) – Assist youth that have
dropped out to in obtaining their high school diploma, GED or certificate of training. www.adcogov.org/youthsucceed 720.523.6964
Bayaud Enterprises – Vocational Assessment, training services and employment opportunities www.bayaudenterprises 303.830.6885
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Center for Career and Community (3CE) – Employment/other support
services 720.502.5890
Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Northglenn - Assists eligible individuals with disabilities to obtain employment.
www.dvrcolorado.org 303.866.2100
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 www.goodwilldenver.org
303.650.7700
Job Corp Entry with vocational training & individualized educational plans to
obtain a GED/high school diploma. www.jobcorps.gov 800.733.5627
Mile High Youth Corps- 1801 Federal Blvd. Denver, CO 303.433.1206
SWAP – School to Work Alliance Program - Please contact DVR to receive information about this program. 303.866.2100
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
Babies Now Foundation- Provides diapers and wipes for families. www.babiesnowfoundation.org
Catholic Charities Cares Assistance Center-4045 Pecos St. Denver, CO www.ccdenver.org 303.742.0823
CHARG Resource Center – Provides clinic resources, homeless outreach,
dental and eye program and peer assistance. www.charg.org 303.830.8805
Clothes to Kids – new and used clothing for school-age students,
www.clothestokidsdenver.org 720.379.4630
Colorado Kinship Care Resource – Provides information about local and statewide information about organizations and programs that may be useful
to kinship caregivers.www.cocaf.org 303.866.4207
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Colorado Resource Directory – online search for a variety of resources
www.coloradoresourcesdirectory.net
Colorado Respite Coalition – respite providers www.ColoradoRespiteCoalition.org
Crossroads Church- www.crossroadsabc.com 303.452.5332
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 303.335.9875
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 1.866.527.3264
Family Tree –Offers several support programs for families.
www.thefamilytree.org 303.422.2133
Friends of Man – Provides assistance to families for a variety of needs. Must be referred by a professional.www.friendsofman.org 303.798.2342
Grandparent Resource Center – Provides advocacy and support services to
grandparents raising grandchildren. www.grc4usa.org 303.980.5707
Make a Wish Foundation –www.colorado.wish.org 303.750.9474
Metro Care Ring – Helps meet basic needs & advocates for solutions to
families that experience poverty. http://www.metrocarering.org 303.860.7200
Mi Casa Resource Center – Offers a variety of supports to help families become self-sufficient. www.micasadenver.org 303.573.1302
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) – Information regarding the
civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. www.thetaskforce.org
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North Metro Community Services- Provides advocacy and resource support
for youth and adults with disabilities that reside in Adams County. www.nmetro.org Intake Line-303.457.1001
NOVA – Nurturing Our Village Association – Assistance for education and
healthcare systems especially for disabled African American Children www.novalsm.org 303.574.3022
Parent to Parent – Connects families with children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs with other families, for support. www.p2p-
co.org 1.877.472.7201
Parents Encouraging Parents (PEP) – Offers free family centered conferences for families with children with disabilities, which provide support information
and education.www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/pep 303.866.6943
Family Support line: Families First- www.familiesfirstcolorado.org
303.695.7996 Espanol-1.866.lasfamilias
Facts for Families – www.aacap.org
Kid Source Online – www.kidsource.com
Hand-In-Hand Parenting – www.handinhandparenting.org
PEAK Parent Center- Free and low cost services to families of children with
disabilities. www.peakparent.org 800.284.0251
Pennock Center for Counseling – Parenting and educational programs,
support groups on a sliding scale fee. www.pennockcounseling.org 303.655.9065
Pet Vaccinations – Low cost; VaxSmart 8801Fox Dr. 303.487.6305
Food and Assistance
Adams County Colorado Food Pantries- http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/food_pantries_adams_county.html
Adams County Community Resource Guide (Quick Link) - www.co.adams.co.us/human-services
Hunger Free Food Resource Hotline- helps with food stamp applications and
access to all local food resource sites. 720.382.2920
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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
Boulder Community Rehabilitation Services- www.bch.org/rehabilitation-
services 303.441.0526
CHP+ (Child Health Plan Plus) – Offers low-cost health insurance for
uninsured children and pregnant women.www.cchp.org 1.800.359.1991
Clinica Campesina – www.clinica.org/locations Call Center- 303.650.4460
Dental Lifeline Network- Arranges comprehensive dental treatment to needy
persons with disabilities, elderly and medically compromised individuals. www.Dentallifeline.org Denver Metro 303.534.3931
Denver Down Syndrome Clinic – http://www.denverdsclinic.org
Family Voices (health care network for special needs) www.familyvoicesco.org 303.733.3000
Kids in Need of Dentistry (KIND) Provides dental care and education for
children of low income families.www.kindsmiles.org 303.318.0658/303.733.3710
Kids First Healthcare- www.kidsfirsthealthcare.org Commerce City-303.289.1086 Westminster-303.428.4384
Medicare Provider Search – http://www.medicare.gov/find-a-doctor
Medicaid Provider Search – http://www.medicalquest.com/MedicalQuest.php
Salud Clinic – www.saludclinic.org/clinics Commerce City 303.286.8900, Brighton 303.659.4000. After hours nurse advice line- 303.697.2583
Tri-County Health Department: Provides essential public health services
including immunizations, family planning and prenatal care. Brighton 303.659.2335 Commerce City 303.288.6816 Westminster-303.452.9547
Appointment Line- 303.363.3013
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Housing and Utilities
ACCESS Housing, Inc. - Provides 30 days of emergency housing for families
with young children in Adams County.www.acchouse.org 303.289.7078
Adams County Cold Weather Care – 303.847.9072
Adams County Housing Authority – Provides counseling and rental subsidy
and self-sufficiency opportunities for low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities.www.adamscountyhousing.com 303.227.2075
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.www.almosthomeonline.org 303.659.6199
Arising Hope – Safe emergency housing & shelter for women, their children
& their domestic pets victimized by domestic violence.www.arisinghope.org 303.280.3180
Atlantis Community Inc. – Assisted living for people with disabilities.
303.733.9324
Catholic Charities – assistance for rent and utilities 303.742.0823 or
303.287.1127
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless- www.coloradocoalition.org 303-293-2217 Family intake line-303.312.9700
Colorado Homeless Families – Provides housing services, supportive services, and medical and mental health care. www.chfrb.org 303.420.6634
Colorado Housing Connects – 1.844.926.6632
Denver Rescue Mission – Provides emergency care, rehabilitation and family services. www.denverrescuemission.org 303.297.1815 or security deposit
assistance 303.313.2440
Energy Outreach Colorado (1-866-HEAT-HELP) 1.800.4328.4357 x1 303.825.8750
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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. www.hbfdenver.org 303.551.6721
LEAP – Low Income Energy Assistance Program – Provides assistance to
winter heating costs. www.co.adams.co.us 303.227.2378
Mile High Independent Living Center – Provides services to maximize
independence of individuals with disabilities. www.mhilc.org 303.405.7700
Neighborhood Services (Home Repairs) – 720.946.9022 Thornton- 303.538.7600
Personal Affordable Living (PAL) – Establishes high quality, affordable,
community housing for adults with Developmental Disabilities.
www.personalaffordableliving.webs.com 303.422.5345
Rebuilding Together – Provides home repairs, safety modifications and energy efficiency upgrades to qualified homeowners. 720.524.0840
www.rebuildingdenver.org
Sacred Heart House of Denver – A shelter for homeless women and children
in Denver. www.sacredhearthouse.org 303.296.6686
Samaritan House- Serve, men, women and children facing homelessness www.ccdenver.org/samaritanhouse 303.294.7304
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] 866.760.6489
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Legal
ADA Hotline / Americans with Disabilities Act - provides technical assistance
regarding the law www.ada.gov 1.800.514.0301
Adams County Child Support Enforcement Services – 303.287.8831
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. 303-742-4971
Disabled Parent Rights – www.disabledparentrights.com 303.363.1131
Colorado Legal Services- for low-income Coloradans seeking legal assistance and legal advocates. www.coloradolegalservices.org 303.837.1313
Guardianship Alliance of Colorado – Provides information, instruction and
guidance about guardianship of adults. 303.228.5382 www.guardianshipallianceofcolorado.org
Justice & Mercy Legal Aid Clinic (Christian based) - Addresses practical legal needs of people struggling with poverty and oppression.
www.milehighmin.org/jamlac 303.839.5198
Metro Volunteer Lawyers (Formerly Legal Aid) - 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.
www.hhs.gov 1.800.368.1019
Paula Tomko – Assists clients with bankruptcy and Social Security Disability issues. www.paulatomkolaw.com 303.586.2979
Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center – For abused, neglected and at-risk children. www.rockymountainhchildrenslawcenter.org 303.692.1165
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
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services –Helps locate resources and answers
questions about immigration. www.uscis.gov 1.800.375.5283
Wrights Law – This website provides information about special education law. www.wrightslaw.com
Mental Health
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.www.communityreachcenter.org 303.853.3500 and
303.853.3400
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
ECCOS Family Center – for Latino children, 655 Broadway, Suite 450,
Denver www.eccosfamilycenter.org 303.480.1920
Family Recovery 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 Toll free 1.844.252.8202
Local-303.893.7984
Judi’s House – Grief counseling www.judishouse.org 720.941.0331
Kempe Center – Center for the prevention and treatment of child abuse and
neglect www.kempecenter.org 303.864.5250
MDS (Maria Droste) Counseling Services – www.mdscounseling.org
303.756.9052
Mental Health America of Colorado – Provides information regarding mental health. www.mhacolorado.org 720-208-2220
NAMI (Colorado) National Alliance on Mental Illness - Education class for
parents and caregivers to help better understand, communicate, and work
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with behaviors of children with mental illness. www.namicolorado.org
303.321.3104
People House – 3035 W. 25th Ave, www.peoplehouse.org 303.480.5130
Project PAVE – 2051 York St, Denver, www.projectpave.org 303.322.2382
Rainbow Alley – services for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender. 1050
Broadway, Denver www.coloradoglbt.org/rainbow_alley.html 303.831.0442
Rainbow Center – Mental Health Drop-in Center 2140 E. 88th Ave. Thornton,
CO 80229 303.287.2902
Servicios de La Raza-4055 Tejon St. Denver www.serviciosdelaraza.org
303.458.5851
Suicide Prevention Hotline 303.860.1200 Youth Support Line 303.894.9000
VORP of Denver Parent-Teen Mediation-430 W. 9th Ave. Denver, 303.534.6167
Recreation
Adam’s Camp- Provides Intensive Therapy Camps and Adventure Camps for
children with disabilities. www.adamscamp.org 303.563.8290
Adaptive Adventures- www.adaptiveadventures.org 303.679.2770
Broomfield – Paul Derda Recreation Center – includes basketball court,
multi-purpose court, playground, swimming pool, volleyball court. www.ci.broomfield.co.us 303.460.6900
Camp Hope – A Christian summer camp for people with physical and
developmental disabilities.www.buckhorncamp.org/camp-hope.html 1.970.484.2508
Camp Paha- A summer day program for youth with disabilities. www.lakewood.org/paha 303.987.7800
Camp Santa Maria – Provides family programs, group rentals and getaway
weekends during the spring and fall.www.ymcacampsantamaria.org 303.413.9622
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Colorado Ice Wizards Hockey – hockey team for children and adults with
developmental disabilities www.icewizardshockey.org 720.810.2386
Colorado Lions Camp – Summer Programs and camps for people with disabilities 8-Senior Adult.www.coloradolionscamp.org 1.719.687.2087
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
Free Lifetime Fishing License for disabled http://wildlife.state.co.us/FISHING/DISABLEDACCESSIBILITY/Pages/DisabilityInformation.aspx
Hopes Float – accessible fishing experience for the elderly and disabled http://www.hopesfloat.com/
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.www.lakewood.org/paha 303.987.4866
Special Olympics of Colorado – Empowering people with intellectual disabilities to realize their full potential and develop skills through year-
round sports training and competition. www.specialolympicsco.org 720.359.3100
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.www.childrenscolorado.org 303.861.6250
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Wilderness on Wheels - Colorado mountain environment accessible to all
www.wildernessonwheels.org 303.403.1110
YMCA www.denverymca.org/adamscounty Thornton 303.452.9622
Respite
Colorado Respite Coalition – 5755 W. Alameda Ave. Lakewood, Co 80226
Locate respite providers. www.ColoradoRespiteCoalition.org 303.233.1028
Colorado Respite Network and Resource Center-
www.archrespite.org/respite-locator-service-state-information/137-colorado-info
Easter Seals Discovery Clubs- www.easterseals.com 303.569.2333
Family First-www.familiesfirstcolorado.org 303.745.0327
Give Me A Break Respite Care Program www.cocaf.org/respite-break
Megan’s Place- www.megansplacellc.org 303.881.4988
Schlessman YMCA-www.denverymca.org 720.524.2766
Senior Resource Center (ages 60 and up) - provides in-home services, adult
day/respite services, transportation and volunteer services. www.srcaging.org 303.238.8151
To The Rescue-www.totherescue.net 720.851.2100
Uniquely Ours- Parent support group. [email protected] Contact Julie 303.358.7172 or Sheri 303.885.3585
Therapy
Abilities Unlimited – Enhance the rehabilitation process for patients who
require prostheses and/or orthoses. www.auiop.com 303.722.0751
Amaryllis Therapy Network – Offers occupational, speech and physical therapy for infants through adolescents, and offers classes for parents.
www.amaryllistherapy.net 303.433.0852
Assistive Technology Partners – Provides assistive technology information
and services.1.800.255.3477 or 303.315.1280
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Children Matter – Speech and Occupational therapy
www.childrenmatterco.com 303.659.8822
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 – www.childrenscolorado.org Broomfield/Westminster 720.777.1330
Colorado Therapy Associates - Provides high quality assistive technology
services, training and products. 13428 Marion St. Thornton 80241 www.colorado-therapy.com 720.317.6679
Community Reach Center – Various locations in Adams County for mental health services. www.communityreachcenter.org Northglenn 303.853.3500
Thornton: 303.853.3500 Brighton: 303.853.3600
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. www.fireflyautism.org 303.759.1192
Flatirons Behavior Services, LLC – behavior analyst for children and adults
720.877.1012
JFK Partners – Autism & Developmental Disabilities Clinic –
www.jfkpartners.org, 303.724.5226 (main), 303.724.7643 (clinical services)
Judy’s House (Grief services for children)-www.judishouse.org 720.941.0331
Oliver Behavioral Consultants Provides specialists who develop intervention
plans for individuals with developmental disabilities birth-adults. 12201 Pecos St. Westminster Suite-200 720.459.7493
Professional Pediatric Home Care – In-home therapy
www.periatrichomecare.com 303.759.1342
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Round-up Fellowship – Serves needs of children and adults with
developmental disabilities. 2250 S. Oneida St. #22, Denver www.rup.org 303.757.8008
Scottish Rite Language Disorders Clinic – Programs for prevention and treatment of childhood language disorder. www.scottishritefoundation.org 303.861.2410
Solace Health Care – In-home physical, occupational, and speech therapy for children. www.solacehealthcare.com303.432.8487
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
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
Miracles Therapeutic Riding Center 303.883.4667 (doesn’t meet qualification for Hippo).
Saddleup! Foundation (Elizabeth) 303.788.1666 Giddy Up and Ride (horse therapy) – [email protected]
Trumpet Behavioral Health-Behavioral and education support. 11698 North Huron St. Northglenn, Co 720.381.0264
University of Colorado at Boulder – Speech, Language and Hearing Center –
Offers audiological, speech and language services to children and adults in Boulder and Denver.www.slhs.colorado.edu 303.492.5375
Transportation
Adaptive Automotive – 333 E. 76th Ave. Denver www.adaptiveautomotive.com
303.288.6342
A-Lift- Adams County Community Transit- Provides accessible door-to-door transportation to older adults and persons with mobility impairments www.a-
lift.org 303.235.6972
American Logistics – Serves transit agencies, school districts and the
healthcare industry. www.alcsolutions.com 866.999.3371
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Division of Motor Vehicles-www.my.state.co.us Westminster 303.523.6010
Hands Automotive- Serves single mothers and widows with automotive
services. www.handsauto.org 303.233.8780
Kids Wheel 303.202.2700
Master Drive of Denver – www.masterdrive.com 303.627.4447
Mobility Services www.mobilitytransportationdenver.com 303.295.3900
Red Cross – www.denver-redcross.org 303.722.7474
RTD-Access-a-Ride http://rts-denver.com/accessaride 303.299.6000
RTD Discount Fares and Special Discount Card (SDC) http://www.rtd-denver.com/discountFares.shtml
Via: Mobility Services – Provides bus training and other public transportation; free services.www.viacolorado.org 303.447.2848
Yellow Cab/Super Shuttle – 303.777.7777