Adoption Referrals
Baby Supplies
Child Care Services
Clothing
Counseling/Support
Crisis Centers
Dental Care
Employment Assistance
Food
Help-Off-The-Street Programs
Hotlines
Housing/Shelter
Legal Help
Maternity Homes
Medical Help/Healthcare
Post-Abortion Support
Rent/Utilities/Gas/Emergency Financial Assistance
Adoption Referrals
Catholic Charities – Life Connections
Phone: (719) 866-6535
Address: 228 N. Cascade Ave.
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Bethany Christian Services
Phone: (719) 591-7595
Address: 4820 Rusina Rd # C
www.bethany.org
Hope’s Promise
Phone: (303) 660-0277
Address: 309 Jerry St # 202, Castle Rock
www.hopespromise.com
Lutheran Family Services of Colorado
Phone: (719) 227-7592
Address: 108 E Saint Vrain St # 21
www.lfsco.org/
Baby Supplies
Christmas Unlimited
Phone: (719) 597-1821
Address: 2204 E. Boulder
www.christmasunlimited.org
New and near new toys for newborn through 12 years available in December. Back-to-School supplies program in August. Applications available at Community Partnership for Child Development, Health Dept., DHS.
Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center
Phone: (719) 591-2724
Address: 3700 Galley Road
www.cspregnancycenter.com
Diapers, formula and emergency baby clothing. Bring Photo ID and child’s birth certificate or shot records.
Colorado Springs Police Department – Child Passenger Safety Program
Phone: (719) 444-7969
Address: 705 S. Nevada Ave.
http://apps.coloradodot.info.info/carseats
Provides free convertible car seats. Parents are screened based on financial need. Open Fridays only. Call for appointment.
Crossfire Ministries
Phone: (719) 447-1806
Address: 307 N. Union
www.crossfireministries.com
Services are free to anyone in need as long as the following items are available: Food pantry, clothing, toiletry and hygiene items, linens, blankets, sheets, towels, household necessities, baby bags.
Head Start – Child Passenger Safety Classes
Phone: (719) 440-7849 or 635-1536 x321
Address: 2340 Robinson, Suite 208
Provides free convertible and infant car seats depending on availability. Training on installment required.
Catholic Charities – Marion House Life Support Program
Phone: (719) 578-1222
Address: 14 W. Bijou
Click here
Emergency services such as diapers, baby formula, clothing and toys. Information and referrals to other community organizations/agencies and case management are also provided. The Center is open from 9 AM to 1 PM and 1 PM – 2 PM for emergency services. This program is housed in the Hanifen Center adjacent to the Marian House Soup Kitchen. Tues. – Fri. 9:30 – 1:30 for the Penrose Community Care Nurse (Offering holistic care for mothers, babies and small children)
Memorial Healthlink – Child Passenger Safety Classes
Phone: (719) 444-CARE (2273)
Click here
Free car seats. Register by calling. Classes: 6:30-8:30 PM
Old Colorado City Pregnancy Center
Phone (719) 623-2870
Address: 1315 W. Colorado
www.cspregnancycenter.com
Diapers, formula and emergency baby clothing. Bring Photo ID and child’s birth certificate or shot records.
Penrose Community – Child Passenger Safety Classes
Phone: (719) 776-5555
Free car seats. Register by calling. Classes : 6:30 – 9:00 PM
State Patrol – Child Passenger Safety Team
Phone: (719) 227-3214
Address: 1480 Quail Lake Loop
Provides free convertible car seats. Parents are screened based on financial need. Training on installment. Call for appointment.
Child Care Services
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
Phone: (719) 444-5918
Address: Dept of Human Services, 17 N. Spruce
Click here
Financial assistance for low-income families for child care costs. Assists in locating child care. Mon.-Fri, 8 AM – 4 PM.
KPC Kids Place
Phone: (719) 634-5439
Address: 2220 E. Bijou Street, Suite 2E
Click here
Free emergency and planned childcare for children six weeks to six years for up to 72 hours. Call to set up appointment.
Clothing
Crossfire Ministries
Phone: (719) 447-1806
Address: 307 N. Union
www.crossfireministries.com
Tues. – Fri. 10:30 AM -4:30 PM.
Dress for Success (Women’s Resource Center)
Phone: (719) 471-3170
Address: 2220 E. Bijou
www.dressforsuccess.org
Mon. – Fri. 8 AM – 4:30 PM. By appointment only. Clothing for women who are seeking professional employment. Also resume help, interview coaching.
Ecumenical Social Ministries
Phone: (719) 636-1916
Address: 201 N Weber St.
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9-11:30 AM; 12:30-3 PM. Voucher provided to go shopping at Goodwill.
Northern Churches CARE
Phone: (719) 277-7470
Address: 4210 Austin Bluffs Pkwy
www.northernchurchescare.org
Mon. 4-7 PM, Thur. 9-11:30 AM & 1 – 4 PM. Voucher provided to shop at Good Will.
Catholic Charities – Marion House Soup Kitchen
Phone: (719) 475-7314
Address: 14 W Bijou
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10:30 AM to 1 PM. Provides coats, hats, socks, gloves.
Springs Rescue Mission
Phone: (719) 632-1822
Address: 5 W Las Vegas
www.mysrm.org
Clothing issued Wed. – Fri. 1:30 PM – 3:45 PM.
Counseling/Support
Alcoholic Anonymous
Phone: (719) 573-5020
Address: 701 S. Cascade, Suite B
www.step12.com/colorado.html
Mon. – Fri. 8 AM – 5 PM. Ans. Service other hours. Call to talk with an A.A. member and for the location of over 200 meetings a week.
Bridges of Hope/Post-Abortion Support
Phone: (719) 591-2609
Bridges of Hope
3700 Galley Rd, Colorado Springs 80909
For those affected by a past abortion, they may experience a wide range of unexpected, and confusing struggles and emotions. Whether it has been days, months or even years since the abortion, many women and men are affected at some point in their life. Life Network, through Bridges of Hope, offers a 9-week support group for those who have experienced the pain of an abortion. This is a safe and confidential environment where to begin the healing process. During this study, issues of anger, guilt and forgiveness are some of the topics covered. Trained facilitators lead each group.
Center for Counseling
Phone: (719) 528-8681
Address: 6285 Lehman Dr. Ste 202
Helping individuals, couples, families and groups for children, teens ACOA’s and incest survivors.
Center for Prevention of Domestic Violence – TESSA
Phone: (719) 633-1462
www.tessacs.org
Helping women and their children to achieve safety and well-being while challenging communities to end sexual violence.
Center on Fathering
Phone: (719) 634-7797
Address: 325 N. El Paso
www.dhs.elpasoco.com/cof.htm
Provides resource information, personal support, education mentoring, and outreach for fathers to be responsible for the needs of their children. Offers 15-week course in fathering as well as a 10-week conflict resolution course for fathers.
Centrol De La Familia
Phone: (719) 227-9170
Address: 122 East Las Animas St.
www.centro.ws
Services in English and Spanish for Hispanic and American Indian families and individuals. Services focus on parenting skills, domestic violence issues, advocacy, and therapy.
Colorado Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Phone: 1-888-285-7437
Address: 425 S. Cherry St., Ste. 890, Denver
www.angeleyes.org/index.html
Provides information and counseling for families and others affected by the death of an infant from SIDS.
Community Partnership for Child Development
Phone: (719) 635-1536 Address: 2330 Robinson St.
www.cpcdheadstart.org
Early Childhood services (Headstart/preschool)
Compassionate Friends
Phone (719) 591-7231
Address: 4125 Constitution Ave.
www.compassionatefriends.org
A nondenominational organization offering friendship and understanding for parents and sibling who have experienced the death of a child of any age.
Detox (The Lighthouse)
Phone: (719) 572-6340
Address: 115 S. Parkside
Drug/alcohol abusers combined with the mentally ill in one facility. They can be on “divert” (full). This means: being intoxicated with no place to go inside could be a life-threatening situation. They use the “medical model”, with a nursing staff, which means medication to control withdrawal symptoms is available there. This is the entry point to the no/low cost drug/alcohol treatment system in town. Both “treatment” and “shelter” options are offered.
DNA Paternity Testing
Phone: 1-800-362-2368
Prenatal Paternity testing.
Family Life Services
Phone: (719) 632-4661 Address: 1880 Cascade Ave
www.flscs.org
Family Life Services is a residential community for single moms and their children designed to help families build a foundation for a new start in life. They also offer counseling services on a sliding scale rate.
Gabriel Project
Phone: (719) 359-4232
A lay counseling faith-based outreach program that provides a message of hope to pregnant women in need today.
Grace Be Unto You Church
Phone: (719) 596-9076 Address: 2601 East St. Vrain Street
www.gracebeuntoyou.org
The Jonah Group, 12 step recovery support group every Friday
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Phone: (719) 444-5226
Support group designed for grandparents who are the primary caregivers for their grandchildren. Opportunities to better understand their unique roles, and learn about resources targeted to their needs. No cost. Free child care available for meetings held at CPCD.
Hope for Healing, PLLC
Phone: (719) 332-1559
Cheryl G. Field, M.A. Group and individual therapy and female sexual issues.
Marriage and Family Treatment Center
Phone: (719) 520-1711
Address: 218 E. Cache La Poudre
Mental Health counseling for children, teenagers, and adults. Ongoing support groups, as well as individual, group, and couple counseling.
Mc Masters Drug Clinic
Phone: (719) 578-3150
Address: 701 S. Tejon Street
Mon. – Thurs. 8 AM -5 PM; Fri. 8 AM -4 PM. Part of the Health Department. Out-patient only, therapy for any drug or alcohol addiction.
Sharon D. Mills, MA
Phone: (719) 661-2549
Address: 6270 Lehman Dr., Suite 200
Individual, family, women’s issues, domestic violence and post-abortion counseling.
Nurse-Family Partnership
Phone: (719) 578-3267 or (719) 578-3213
www.nursefamilypartnership.org
Program for women who are having their first baby. If you enroll, a specially trained nurse will visit you in your home throughout pregnancy and continue to visit until your baby is 2 years old.
Nurturing Network
Phone: 1-800-TNN-4MOM
www.nurturingnetwork.org
An International charitable organization with over 30,000 volunteer member resources that provide individually tailored practical support to women with unplanned pregnancies with a special emphasis on assisting college and working women. Support includes counseling, medical, educational, employment and financial assistance.
Pastoral Parish Nurse and Counseling
Phone: (719) 264-8604
Address: 2130 Academy Cir. S.
Support for sexually abused, individual counseling.
Pikes Peak Mental Health Crisis Center; Lighthouse
Phone: (719) 635-7000 Address: 115 S. Parkside
www.aspenpointe.org
Evaluations for “danger-to-self-or-others”, available 24/7. Insurance and reduced fee, “all crisis clients will be seen”.
Pikes Peak Share
Phone: (719) 531-5131
Address: St. Luke’s Lutheran Church 5265 N. Union Blvd.
www.pikespeakshare.org
Support group for people dealing with miscarriage and death of a child. Meetings held second Tuesday of the month from 7 – 9 PM.
Postpartum Support
Phone: (719) 650-1250
Address: 1870 Dublin Blvd., Ste. A
www.postpartum.net
Offers education, counseling, and referral services for mothers, fathers, and families experiencing emotional changes that occur during pregnancy and after birth. Call for appointment.
Psychotherapy Services, P.C., Deb French, M.A. Counselor
Phone: (719) 447-9800
Address: 223 N. Wahsatch #202
Counseling for substance abuse and trauma.
QuitNet
Phone: 800-639-QUIT (7848)
www.quitnet.com
Support for quitting smoking.
QuitLine
Phone: 800-784-8669
www.quitline.com
Support for quitting smoking.
Phone: 536-6767
Licensed Counselor. Hope Ministry.
Recovery, Inc.
Phone: (719) 473-8477
Address: 510 E. Willamette Ave.
www.recovery-inc.com
Support group for better mental health. Call for meeting times. Leave message.
Safe Alternative Family Environment
Phone: (719) 475-0562
Address: 10 N. Farragut
Provides emergency respite care for children and “time-out’ for parents who are at risk for abusing, abandoning, or neglecting their children; or for parents in a crisis situation to which they do not want to expose their children, such as domestic violence, homelessness, medical emergencies, and parenting stress No cost. Parents voluntarily place their children. Three-day maximum; case-by-case basis.
Barbara Seeds, MA
Phone: (719) 633-4418
Address: 5526 N. Academy, Ste 206
Marriage family and individual child counseling. Offers counseling for sexual abuse, depression, anxiety and relationship issues.
Switzer Counseling Center
Phone: (719) 442-0606
Address: 555 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
www.switzerinstitute.org
Provides low-cost counseling services for persons in the Pikes Peak area who have no insurance or limited ability to pay fees for services. Sliding scale. Medicaid not accepted.
Tesla – School District 11 has a 24-hour telephone information system.
Phone: (719) 520-2300 or 866-433-8411
www.d11.org
Information on adult education, full day kindergarten, before- and after-school child care, career and technical education, community education, alternative secondary programs and much more.
Dr. Pat Tuning
Phone: (719) 447-9517
Specializing in sexual abuse.
Women of Courage
Phone: (719) 548-4425
Address: 5585 Erindale Dr., Suite 104
www.womenofcourage.net
Provides spiritual encouragement, emotional support, and practical help for single mothers to become self-sufficient. Offers workshops on budgeting, emotional support, nutrition, safety, job skills, and more.
Employment Assistance
Employment First
Phone: (719) 635-7697
Address: 17 N. Spruce Street
Employment training program
Ex-Offenders Program/ Goodwill
Phone: (719) 444-5015
Address 17 N. Spruce Street
30 minute class. Helps those seeking employment to get prepared to work.
Milestone Training Center
Phone: (719) 444-5034
Address: 17 N. Spruce Street
Self-directed computer training (free). Practice typing, build resumes, interview help, etc.
Crisis Centers
Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center
Phone: (719) 591-2724
Address: 3700 Galley Road
www.cspregnancycenter.com
www.elifenetwork.com
Provides free pregnancy tests, medical and adoption referrals and help with maternity clothes, infant clothing, and supplies. Offers a support group for women and men who have experienced abortion and want healing. Offers classes on prepared childbirth, breastfeeding, newborn care and parenting.
Crossfire Ministries, Inc.
Phone: (719) 447-1806
Address: 307 N. Union Blvd.
www.crossfireministries.com
Faith-based ministry that offers a program for men who are in transition from prison to society. Services include free food, selected free clothes, newborn baby bags, some toiletries, and other selected necessities. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team (DVERT)
Phone: (719) 444-7813
Address: 705 S. Nevada Ave.
Works in partnership with numerous community agencies to address domestic violence.
Hotlines
Pikes Peak United Way – 211
Pikes Peak United Way, provides a comprehensive telephone/online referral service. Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm. Up-to-date information on these and MANY more referrals. Emphasis on health and human service organizations. Dial 211, or (from payphones) 955-0742 or 866-488-9742.
Battered Women, Rape Sexual Assault, and Incest: (719) 633-3819
Chemical Dependency Center: (719) 572-6340
Child Abuse: (719) 444-5700
Domestic Violence (24 Hr): (719) 633-3819
S.T.D. : 1-800-227-8922
Suicide Prevention: (719) 596-5433
Victim Assistance Program: (719)520-6049
El Paso County Human Services
Phone: (719) 636-6000
Address: 17 North Spruce Street
www.dhs.elpasoco.com
Food assistance, medical care, financial assistance, childcare
Old Colorado City Pregnancy Center
Phone (719) 623-2870
Address: 1315 W. Colorado
www.cspregnancycenter.com
Diapers, formula and emergency baby clothing. Bring Photo ID and child’s birth certificate or shot records.
Dental Care
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KIND Kids in Need of Dentistry
Phone: (719) 227-1018
Address: 825 E. Pikes Peak Ave (St Francis Hosp.)
www.kindsmiles.org
Mon.- Fri. 8 AM -5 PM.
Dental care for kids 17 and under. There are charges of $20 + 10% of “normal dental charges”. Must have proof of household income. Serving Southern Colorado.
Peak Vista Community Health Center Dental Clinic
Phone: (719) 632-5700
Address: 2828 International Circle
Mon.-Fri. 8 AM -5 PM (12-1 PM lunch). A payment WILL be required.
Food
Angel Food Ministries
Phone: 888-819-3745
www.angelfoodministries.org
Food sold by the box at $25.00 per unit. Each month’s menu consists of both fresh and froze items with an average retail value of $60.00. One box of food feeds a family of four for about one week. The food is all the same high quality one would purchase at a common retail- not damaged or outdated goods.
Bread of Life Food Pantry
Phone: (719) 596-4387
www.holycrosses.org
Colorado College Sunday Soup
Phone: (719) 389-6000
Address: 1010 N. Nevada Ave.
www.ccnbc.org/foodresources.aspx
Sun. 2-4 PM.
Crossfire Ministries
Phone: (719) 447-1806
Address: 307 N. Union
www.crossfireministries.com
Tues. – Fri.10:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Grace Be Unto You Outreach Church
Phone: (719) 596-9076
Address: 2601 East St. Vrain St.
www.gracebeuntoyou.org
Sunday breakfast 9 AM, Sun dinner 5 PM. Nurses available for minor problems and referrals. Clothing at that time as well. Wed. Food boxes 12 – 2 PM.
Manna Ministries
Phone: (719) 635-1057
Address: 1024 S. Royer
Food boxes according to need. Some clothing as well. Mon. 2 – 7 PM, Tues. – Fri. 11 AM – 3 PM, Sat. 10 AM – 1 PM.
Sacred Heart “Lord’s Dinner”
Phone: (719) 633-8711
Address: 2030 W. Colorado Ave.
Sunday, 6 PM (a “minor” prayer or sermon).
Salvation Army
Phone: (719) 636-3891
Address: 908 Yuma
www.tsacs.org/services.html
Emergency food Mon. – Fri. 9 – 11:30 AM, 1 -3:30 PM. “Homeless Soup Run.” DSS Parking lot Spruce and Kiowa, Mon. – Fri. 5 PM. Hot meal from the Salvation Army mobile canteen truck (no sermon). Emergency food Mon. – Fri. 9 – 11:30 AM, 1 -3:30 PM.
Catholic Charities – Marion House Soup Kitchen
Phone: (719) 475-2347
Address: 14 W. Bijou
www.ccharitiescs.org
Big, nutritious meals! Mon. – Sat. 10:30 AM – 1PM; Sunday brunch 8:45 to 10:30 AM. If you wait ‘til 1 PM, you can carry away “leftovers” for your evening meal. Lots of attached services: clothing, info/referral, bus tokens, prisoner re-entry, health services.
Springs Rescue Mission
Phone: (719) 632-1822
Address: 5 W. Las Vegas (west of Nevada)
www.mysrm.org
Mon. – Sat. evening meal at 5 PM.(preceded by sermon). Food boxes between Mon. – Fri. 1:30 and 3:45 PM.
Westside CARES
Phone: (719) 389-0759
Address: 1930 W Colorado Ave.
Screening/intake/referral for several Westside food banks. Mon. – Thurs. 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM; Thur. 5 -7 PM. Residents west
of I-25.
“Help-Off-The-Street” Programs
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These refer to agency programs designed to help homeless people acquire the skills and resources to escape the homeless lifestyle.
Grace Be Unto You Outreach Church
Phone: (719) 596-9076
Address: 2601 East Saint Vrain St.
www.gracebeuntoyou.org
Tues. 7 PM. Prison/reentry into the community.
Springs Rescue Mission
Phone: (719) 632-1822
Address: 5 W. Las Vegas
www.mysrm.org
Operated by the Rescue Mission. GED studies, Print Shop training, Life Skills training. Available to both those enrolled in the year-long Mission Rehab Program and anyone else who wants to get off the streets.
Victory Outreach
Phone: (719) 227-9797 (house)
Address: 218 Spruce St.
www.vocolorado.org
Office Tues. – Fri. 9 AM -5 PM. 447-0000 or 477-9301 Christian Recovery Program.
Homeless Shuttle Bus
The “Agency Connection” runs from Mon. – Fri. 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Available only to homeless people. “Tickets” are obtained at the various agencies that are served. Comm. Health Center, Soup Kitchen, Salvation Army Shelter, Homeless Clinic, Welfare building, and several others are stops. Sponsored by Catholic Charities/Soup Kitchen. (719) 475-2347
Housing/Shelter
Alano Houses
Phone: (719) 520-1732
www.alanorecoveryhomes.org
info@alanorecoveryhomes.org
Two Men’s Houses, one Women’s House and a Family House $350.00/month, food & hygiene supplies not included. “A 12 Step Sober Home, not a treatment facility” Residents are required to actively pursue recovery and to remain drug and alcohol free while in residence. Curfews and restrictions on visitors.
Bridge House
Phone: (719) 635-0855
Address: 2649 Yampa Street
Click here
Mon. – Fri. 9 AM – 4:30 PM. Run by the Salvation Army 8 beds. 3-month commitment required. Attendance at Chapel on Sunday and Bible study on Thursday required. Must be referred by an agency or a pastor. $250/month rent. Assistance in finding a job.
Center for Prevention of Domestic Violence (TESSA)
Phone: (719) 633-3819
www.tessacs.org
24 hours a day. If the need for housing is related to domestic violence, there may be room at the Safe-house or in motels that work with the Center.
Family Life Services
Phone: (719) 632-4661
Address: 1880 Cascade Ave
www.flscs.org
Family Life Services is a residential community for single moms and their children designed to help families build a foundation for a new start in life. They also offer counseling services on a sliding scale rate.
Interfaith Hospitality Network
Phone: (719) 329-1244
www.ihn-cos.org
For homeless families with children. The families are put up at various churches for a week or so. Meals and other support provided.
Liza’s Place
Phone: (719) 635-3643
A 14 bed residential program for women re-entering from the streets or incarceration.
New Hope Center (formerly Red Cross Shelter)
Phone: (719) 578-9190
Address: 709 S. Sierra Madre
www.tsacs.org/services,html
Open 24/7 (for those who need to stay in during the day) emergency shelter for men, women, and families. Children under 18 (on their own) not admitted. 210 beds. Good picture ID required, if no ID, go to police station for a referral. Police referral needed for all between 10 PM and 5 AM. When near full, people are placed on “stand-by” and wait until the 10pm bed count for empty beds. If any question – CALL FIRST
Partners in Housing
Phone: (719) 473-8890
Address: 455 Gold Pass Heights
Provides housing to homeless or low income single adults or families. Must be at least 18. No drug use or felony history and some type of income.
Winter Warming Shelter, New Hope Center
Phone: (719) 578-9190
Address: 709 S. Sierra Madre
www.tsacs.org/services.html
November – April (approximately). Opens when the temp drops to 32 degrees or lower, or there is a heavy storm. No extra services – strictly a survival aid. No one under the influence of alcohol is allowed (and they Breathalyze).
Youth Urban Peak
Phone: (719) 630-3223
205-7129 afterhours crisis
Address: 423 E. Cucharras
www.urbanpeak.org
20 bed shelter for “youth” 15-21. 10 female beds and 10 male beds. Complete array of “leave the street” services
Legal Help
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Association for Children for Enforcement of Support
Phone: 1-800-738-2237
Address: PO Box 7842, Fredericksburg, VA 22404
Provides educational information concerning child support and visitation. Assists disadvantaged children affected by parents who fail to meet legal and moral child support or visitation obligations.
Bar Association
Phone: (719) 473-9700
www.elpasocountybar.org
Will refer you to a lawyer that specializes in a particular field of law.
Call A Lawyer Program
Phone: (719) 471-0380
www.coloradolegalservices.org
3rd Thursday of each month. 7-9 PM
Child Support Enforcement Unit
Phone: (719) 381-4000
Address: 25 N. Tejon
Colorado Legal Services (Legal Aid Society)
Phone: (719) 471-0380
Address: 617 S. Nevada Ave.
www.coloradolegalservices.org
Mon. – Fri. 8:30 AM -12 PM, 1 PM -5 PMi. Legal assistance for the indigent. Consumer and family law. Housing issues. Medicare/Medicaid law.
Income maintenance (food stamps, welfare issues)
Northern Churches CARES
Phone: (719) 277-7470
www.norternchurchescare.org
Free consultations with a lawyer Thur. 9 AM –Noon. Call for appointment. “Zip code specific”.
Maternity Homes
Bridgeway
Phone: (303) 969-0515
Address: 301 S union Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80228
www.bridgewayhome.org
For pregnant women ages 16-21 with no other children living with them. Stay up to 18 months.
Hope House of Colorado
Phone: (303) 429-1012
Address: Arvada, CO
www.homeformothers.com
Program for pregnant or parenting teen moms ages 16-20. Residential mentoring and GED assistance.
New Beginnings
Phone: 1-800-720-6667
Address: P.O. Box 423, Aurora, CO 80040-0423
Director: Doug Bode. For pregnant women ages 16 and up, alone or with children under 3 years old. Stay up to 12 months after birth of baby.
Shannon’s Hope
Phone: (303) 477-8839; 303-477-3582
Address: P.O. Box 1477, Wheatridge, CO 80034-1477
www.shannonshope.org
Ages 16 and up.
Medical Help/Healthcare
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Colorado Child Health Plan Plus
Phone: 1-800-359-1991
Address: PO Box 929, Denver, 80201
www.chpplus.org
A low-cost health insurance program for uninsured Colorado children ages 18 and under whose families are not eligible for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance. Parents must meet income guidelines. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8 AM – 6 PM.
Community Health Centers
Phone: (719) 632-5700
Dental Health Clinic: 2828 International Circle
Family Health Clinic: 2840 International Circle
Homeless Medical Clinic: 722 S. Wahsatch
Pediatric Health Clinic: 2502 E. Pikes Peak Ave., 4th floor-
Department of Health & Environment
Phone: (719) 578-3199
Address: 301 S. Union Blvd.
Immunization Clinic
Phone: (719) 578-3272 or 578-3236
Provides immunizations, blood pressure checks, and TB skin tests. By appointment only. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 AM to 4 PM.
Mom’s Program
Phone: (719) 578-3150
Provides counseling support for pregnant women with drug and alcohol problems. Transportation and child care provided.
Personal and Preventive Health Division
Phone: (719) 578-3246 Pregnancy testing; Nurse for Partnership Program (for first-time mothers of child birth-2 years); Prenatal Plus Program (for women with risk factor, prenatal – 6 weeks); Postpartum Newborn Visits (birth -6 weeks); Pediatric Nurse Service (6weeks -19 years); H.C.P. (for children with special needs). Medicaid eligible.
Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic
Phone: (719) 578-3199 Hours: Mon. 1-4 PM; Wed. 5:30 – 8 PM; Friday 8:30 – 11 AM
WIC Program (Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program)
Phone: (719) 578-3225 Provides nutrition and breast feeding education, health referrals, and special supplemental foods for women, infants, and children who qualify.
County Health Dept Outreach
Phone: (719) 578-3179
Mike Plunkett 8 AM to 5 PM, Mon. to Fri. T.B. testing, HIV, Hep C testing and access to Drug Clinic.
Ecumenical Social Ministries
Phone: (719) 636-1916
Address: 201 N. Weber St.
www.ecusocmin.org
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-11:30 AM; 12:30-3 PM. Will help fill a prescription once every six months. Will assist people to access eye exams and glasses.
Emergency Rooms
Phone: (719) 776-5333
Penrose Main, 2215 N. Cascade Ave., ;
Memorial, 1400 E Boulder, 365-5221.
If it IS an emergency, go to one of the hospitals.
Haven House
Phone: (719) 578-1181
Address: 111 N. Walnut
Mon., Tues., Weds., Fri.: 10 AM -5 PM; Closed: Thurs.; Sat. 12 -5 PM; Sun. 1 -5 PM.
Drop-in, support groups and educational groups for people with mental health issues.
Hospital Afterhours Clinics
These operate like “emergency rooms for minor illnesses and injuries”. No-one is turned away for lack of finances. Memorial After Hour Clinics, 2502 E. Pikes Peak Ave.; 8890 N. Union (Briargate) 365-2888. Hours: 11 AM -11 PM. Closed holidays. You can make appt.
Marian House SET Clinic
14 W Bijou
www.ccharitiescs.org
At the Soup Kitchen, open during noon meal Mon. – Fri. 11:30 – 1 PM. Over-the-counter remedies and basic prescription drugs, socks, toiletries, minimal “hands-on” care. Staffed by volunteer doctors and nurses. Medical assessments and basic prescriptions. No controlled drugs distributed. Referrals for other resources in the community available. Closed on 6 legal holidays.
Mission Medical
Phone: (719) 219-3402
Address: 2125 E. La Salle St.
www.missionmedicalclinic.org
Uninsured, generally chronic medical problems. No children or seniors. Call for appt.
Peak Vista Community Health Centers ( CHC )
Phone: (719) 632-5700
Address: 2828.International Parkway
Community-health facility with sliding scale fees. Intake registration appointments vary upon demand, however they are always open for pregnant women, children and senior citizens. Call to find out current intake possibilities. If you qualify for Peak Vista’s Homeless Program, you can go directly to that clinic (see below).
Peak Vista CHC Homeless Clinic
Phone: (719) 471-2789
Address: 722 S. Wahsatch
For homeless people only. Must meet HUD criteria for “homeless” (streets or shelter) to qualify. Open: Monday – Friday 8am- 5 p.m. with varying clinic times for medical and dental. Call or drop in for information. Women’s Clinic 3rd Tuesday of month 8-11 (appointment only). Comprehensive primary health services for those who qualify. Clients can access the all Peak Vista CHC services though the Homeless Clinic. Dental services for homeless are co-located at the Homeless Clinic.
Peak Vista CHC Dental Clinic
Phone: (719) 475-0783
Address: 2828 International Circle
A full spectrum of dental services are available. Call for appointment and information. Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus accepted.
Peak Vista CHC Senior Health Clinic
Phone: (719) 632-5700
Address: 2858 International Circle
Serving individuals 65 years and older. Accepting new patients. Medicare, Secure Horizons, TRICARE for Life
Peak Vista CHC Immediate Care Clinic
Phone: (719) 632-6363
Address: 2502 E. Pikes Peak
Mon. – Fri. 8 AM -9 PM. Sat. 9 AM -5 PM., Sun. 10 AM -3 PM.. Patterned after Emergi-Care “Doc-in-a-box” clinics. Sliding scale ($5 to $30 ) Minor injuries and illnesses only. Same day appointment system. They suggest calling right as they open to insure getting an appointment on that day. NO prescription help or refills. Medicare/Medicaid accepted.
Peak Vista Community Women’s Health Clinic
Phone: (719) 442-2088
Address: 350 Printers Parkway
Provides routine medical care, dental care and health education. Complete OB care. Medicaid and Medicare accepted.
Penrose Community Clinic, 3201 N. Academy 776-3152. Part of Emergency Room with shared staff. Mon. – Fri. 5 PM -12 PM; Sun. & Holidays 10 AM – 10 PM.
Peak Vista CHC Homeless Outreach Van, Parking lot at Spruce and Kiowa, next to the Salvation Army food Canteen truck. 5:30 PM Thurs. Staffed by Greg Morris of the CHC Homeless Clinic. Limited supplies of medication. Free.
Pikes Peak Mental Health
Phone: (719) 572-6330
Address: (several locations)
www.aspenpointe.org
Mon. – Fri. 8 AM -5 PM. Centralized appointment/intake office. This is where one sets up non-crisis out-patient appointments. Most of the time: “No self-pay or uninsured people are accepted”.
Pikes Peak Mental Health, Homeless Outreach Team
Phone: (719) 635-2257(Leave a message) 572-6200
www.aspenpointe.org
“Community Outreach”. Varying hours, Mon. – Thurs. Due to funding cuts, they are giving priority to the “sickest of the sick”. They take referrals from the Shelter, Soup Kitchen and other homeless services.
SET Family Clinics
Phone: (719) 776-8850
www.setofcs.org
Open Mon., Tues., & Wed. 5:30 -8:30 PM, $10 fee. By appointment. Staffed by volunteer nurses and doctors. Acute care needs, school and day care physicals. Located at St Francis Hospital Bldg. 29 at the intersection of Institute and Pikes Peak Aves. No insurance/low income. All ages. Call to make appointment
Tri-Lakes Health Advocacy Partnership
Phone: (719) 488-8639
Address: 4210 Austin Bluff Pkwy.
www.trilakeshap.org
Mon. 4-7 PM, Thurs. 9 AM -Noon, 1-4 PM, Will help fill a prescription once every six months. Help with Rx Assist Programs. They won’t fill some Rx’s from other agencies, like Pikes Peak Mental Health or Community Health Center.
Walgreens – Prescriptions Savings Club
Phone: 1-866-922-7312
www.walgreens.com
Over 300 generic medications value-priced at only $12.99 for a 90 day supply
Post-Abortion Support
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Bridges of Hope
Phone: (719) 591-2609
Bridges of Hope
3700 Galley Rd, Colorado Springs 80909
For those affected by a past abortion, they may experience a wide range of unexpected, and confusing struggles and emotions. Whether it has been days, months or even years since the abortion, many women and men are affected at some point in their life. Life Network, through Bridges of Hope, offers a 9-week support group for those who have experienced the pain of an abortion. This is a safe and confidential environment where to begin the healing process. During this study, issues of anger, guilt and forgiveness are some of the topics covered. Trained facilitators lead each group.
Rent/Utilities/Gas/Emergency Financial Assistance
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All of these agencies offer LIMITED assistance in these areas. They will help with PART of the owed rent or utility bill, for example. They often collaborate with other agencies to meet the need. Much of this help is tied to working with their caseworkers.
Catholic Charities
Phone: (719) 475-7314
Address: 14 West Bijou
Mon. – Fri. 10:30 – 1:00 for Marian House Client Services (Emergency clothing, hygiene, case management, utility assistance, vital statistics and information & referrals)
Mon. – Fri. 9:00 – 2:00 for Life Support (Emergency Family Goods and Services)
Community Action Agency
Phone: (719) 471-7870
Address: 722 S Wahsatch
Mon. – Fri. 8 AM -4:30 PM. Rent help only to “outside the city”, they refer to ESM for in-town rent needs. They do help with utilities and gas money for city residents.
County DHS “Diversion” Program
Phone: (719) 444-8203
Address: 105 N. Spruce
Mon. – Fri. 7:30 AM -3 PM. A “once-in-a-lifetime” grant to get a family (must have dependent children) through a crisis and avoid going on welfare. Medical expenses, car repairs, home repairs and the like. Taking this grant “locks the family out” of accessing any other welfare benefits for a year so “family stability” is a must. County residents only.
Ecumenical Social Ministries
Phone: (719) 636-1916
Address: 201 N. Weber
www.ecusocmin.org
Mon. – Fri. 9 -11:30 AM & 12:30 -3 PM, Tues. 5 -7 PM. By appointment.
Housing Access, ESM
Phone: (719) 636-1916
Address: 201 N. Weber
9 -11:30 AM; 12:30 -3 PM. Call for appointment. This program offers up to two month’s rent help to move into housing from a “homeless situation”. Families or individuals must have employment and other “success indicators” to qualify.
L.E.A.P.
Phone: (719) 442-0007
Address: 25 N. Spruce, Ste. 201
Assists low-income households with winter heating costs Nov. 1-April 30. Hours: Mon-Fri. 8 -11:30 AM; 1 – 4:30 PM.
Northern Churches CARE
Phone: (719) 277-7470
Address: 4210 Austin Bluffs Pkwy
www.norternchurchescare.org
Mon. 4 -7 PM, Thurs. 9 AM -Noon, 1 – 4 PM; Fri. 9 AM – Noon.
Salvation Army
Phone: (719) 636-3891
Address: 809 Yuma
www.tsacs.org/services.html
Mon. – Fri. 9 -11:30 AM,& 1 -3:30 PM. (“Zip Code specific”).
Westside CARES
Phone: (719) 389-0759
Address: 1930 W Colorado
Mon. – Thurs. 9:30 AM -12:30 PM. Thurs. Eve 5-7 PM. By appointment.
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