Victim Resources

General: Regional & National Resources

Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, Office for Victims' Programs
http://dcj.state.co.us/ovp

Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance
www.coloradocrimevictims.org/

National Organization for Victim Assistance
www.trynova.org/

Counseling

Arapahoe House
303-424-7765
Crisis Phone: N/A
4643 Wadsworth Blvd.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Substance abuse treatment/adult only. Detox.

Arvada Children's Advocacy Center (child sex assault/incest)
303-462-4004
Crisis Phone: N/A
10795 W. 58th
Arvada, CO 80004

Provides forensic interviews and medical examinations primarily to children and families dealing with child sexual assault issues/criminal cases.

Arvada Counseling Center
303-420-4494
Crisis Phone: 303-420-4494
7850 Vance Dr., #280
Arvada, CO 80003

Provides alcohol & drug counseling, domestic violence classes, anger management classes. Counseling for survivors of sexual assault, child abuse, divorce, and incest. Sliding scale available, victim must bring insurance information with them. Also provides counseling in Longmont.

Alcoholics Anonymous
PH: 303-322-4440
Crisis Phone: N/A

Catholic Charities, Family Center
303-742-0828
Crisis Phone: N/A
2525 W. Alameda Ave.
Denver, CO 80219

Provides family medication and support, crisis intervention for schools, foster care, and adoption. Elder aid, pregnancy and hispanic mental health counseling. Sliding fee.

Colorado SIDS Program
PH: 303-320-7771
Crisis Phone: (800) 285-SIDS (7437)
425 S. Cherry St., Ste. 890
Denver, CO 80246

Offers support, information, and resources to families who have lost an infant to SIDS. Counseling, community education.

Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA)
303-861-7033
Crisis Phone: N/A
PO Box 300398
Denver, CO 80203

Education and prevention. Legislative work.

Covenant House Niteline Hot Line
PH: 800-999-9999
Crisis Phone: N/A

Provides referrals for parenting education.

Empowerment Counseling Services, Inc.
PH: 303-238-9689
Crisis Phone: N/A
1675 Carr St., #110B
Lakewood, CO 80215

Certified domestic violence program. Evaluation, education, treatment, and alcohol and drug abuse counseling. Sliding fee scale.

Family Support Line/Families First

PH: 303-695-7996
Crisis Phone: N/A
PO Box 22419
Denver, CO 80222

Focuses on family support and family preservation. Trained advocates help identify problem, create resolution plan, emergency shelter hotline, and provide community resource referrals as needed. Work with parents of children of all ages. Confidential and anonymous service.

HEARTBEAT -- Grief support following suicide
Multiple chapters
Crisis Phone: N/A

Support for those who have lost a loved one through suicide. Various locations.

Hospice and Home Health-Mount Evans
303-674-6400
Crisis Phone: N/A

3721 Evergreen Parkway Evergreen, CO 80439

Provides support for widows and widowers.

Hospice of St. John
303-232-7900
Crisis Phone: N/A
1320 Everett Ct.
Lakewood, CO 80215

Provides support for widows and widowers.

Hospice of Metro Denver
303-321-2828
Crisis Phone: N/A
501 S. Cherry St.
Denver, CO 80246

Grief groups for death loss for adults, teens and children. Sliding fee scale.

Jefferson Center for Mental Health
303-425-0300
Crisis Phone: 303-425-0300
5265 Vance St.
Arvada, CO 80002

24-hour emergency mental health services. Individual, marital, and family counseling.

Judi's House
720-941-0331
Crisis Phone: N/A
1741 Gaylord St.
Denver, CO 80206

Children's grief center. Grief therapy for children and families of deceased parents or siblings. Website: www.judishouse.org

Juvenile Assessment Center
720-497-7770
Crisis Phone: N/A
11011 W. 6th Ave.
Lakewood, CO

Crisis intervention, case management of youth, education, referrals. Juvenile diversion services. Provides crisis intervention to help families deal with conflicts between parents and children, acting-out adolescents, runaways, and destructive or suicidal youth.

Lakewood Children's Advocacy Center (Child Sex Assault/Incest)
303-462-4001
Crisis Phone: N/A
1875 Wadsworth Blvd.
Lakewood, CO 80214

Provides forensic interviews and medical examinations primarily to children and families dealing with child sexual assault issues/criminal cases.

MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
303-425-5905
Crisis Phone: N/A
6990 W. 38th Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Provides support for victims and families of drunk driving incidents.

Metro Crisis Services
Emergency mental health and substance abuse intervention services

Project PAVE
303-322-2382
Crisis Phone: N/A
2051 York St.
Denver, CO 80205

Provides counseling and education for offenders, victims and families regarding violence. Services provided to youth 8-18 years of age in the metro area.

RAAP (Rape Assistance and Awareness Program) (Sex Assault)
303-329-9922
Crisis Phone: 303-322-7273
PO Box 18951
Denver, CO 80218

Provides 24-hr emergency short-term counseling and support for rape victims and support for parents of children who have been sexually assaulted. No cost for support, sliding scale for counseling. Offer self-defense courses. TDD: 303-329-0023; Spanish: 303-329-0011.

RAAP North Office: 303-451-6558

Ralston House (Child sex assault/incest)
10795 W. 58th Ave.
Arvada, CO 80002
and
1875 Wadsworth Blvd.
Lakewood, CO 80214

720-898-6745
Fax: 303-432-7992

Southwest Family Services
303-794-5588
Crisis Phone: 303-599-8484
7921 South Park Plaza, #10
Littleton, CO 80120

Offers individual and group therapy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual or psychological abuse, group therapy for males and females, anger management, drug and alcohol counseling, parenting classes, and private counseling for individuals, couples, families and children.

TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors-Armed Forces)
800-959-TAPS (8277)
Crisis Phone: N/A

www.taps.org

The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Inc. (TAPS) is a national nonprofit organization made up of, and providing services to, all those who have lost a loved one while serving in any branch of the Armed Forces -- Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, National Guard, Reserves, Service Academies or the Coast Guard. The heart of TAPS is a national military survivor peer support network. It also offers grief-counseling referral, case worker assistance and crisis information, all available to help families and military personnel cope and recover. The services are provided 24 hours a day, free of charge.

Stand Up Parenting
303-657-0164
Crisis Phone: N/A
PO Box 1069
Doylestown, PA 18901

A self-help program for parents troubled by teenage behavior. Weekly dues $5. www.standupp.org

Wings Foundation, Inc. (Sex Assault/Incest)
303-238-8660
Crisis Phone: N/A
8745 W. 14th Ave., Ste. 100
Lakewood, CO 80215

Peer groups for men and women who have been victims of incest. Recommendation that women also have private therapist or will go into therapy. Referrals available. $5/meeting. Victim must do phone intake and orientation.

Churches

Crossroads Church
303-421-3800
Crisis Phone: N/A
9725 West 50th Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Food bank, T-F, 9-5. Requires attendance to Sunday Service, 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Wednesday or Saturday evenings.

Evergreen Christian Outreach
303-670-1796
Crisis Phone: N/A
PO Box 1515
Evergreen, CO 80437-1515

Call to make an appointment. Crisis services provided include: food pantry, prescription help, utilities assistance, financial aid, auto repairs, wood, school supplies, gas vouchers, clothing, furniture, medical assistance. Only Evergreen/Conifer mountain area. M, TH, 12-6, T, W, 10-4.

Green Mountain United Methodist Church
303-987-3727
Crisis Phone: N/A
12755 W. Cedar Dr.
Lakewood, CO 80228

May provide food assistance at pastor's discretion and availability. Usually under $100.

Holy Ghost Church
303-297-3441
Crisis Phone: N/A
1900 California
Denver, CO 80202

Financial help for I.D.'s and driver's licenses, birth certificates, one-week mens' shelter. Sandwich line M-S, 10 -10:30 a.m., letter of referral from shelter. Call in advance. Crossroads and New Genesis residents.

Interchurch Arms
303-424-6283
Crisis Phone: N/A
7912 Oberon Rd., Apt. D
Arvada, CO 80004

May provide financial assistance to individuals/families in need. Must live in Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Golden. Appointments: Monday 10-2, Tuesday 1-3 and Wednesday, 10-12.

Seventh Day Adventist Community
303-935-7386
Crisis Phone: N/A
5045 West 1st St.
Denver, CO 80465

Clothing, food, and household items. Provides approximately a 3-day supply of emergency food to residents of the metro area. Must have letter of referral from an agency. No appointment needed for food. Bus tokens, shelter, and utility assistance. Picture I.D. needed, Social Security cards or birth certificates for all members of household, proof of income and current address.

St. Jude Catholic Community Church
303-988-6435
Crisis Phone: N/A
9405 W. Florida Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80232

Catholic church services and Christian counseling.

Westminster United Methodist Church
303-429-1569
Crisis Phone: N/A
3585 West 76th Ave.
Westminster, CO 80030

May provide food pantry. M, W, F, 12:30-4. Victim must live in Westminster, show I.D. with address.

Crime Scene Cleanup and Repair

AA Lock and Safe
303-232-5625
Crisis Phone: N/A
1595 Harlan
Lakewood, CO 80214

24-hour service. Will bill crime victim compensation. Make sure authorized by Victim's Compensation with case report number.

Able Access Lock & Key
720-373-3073
Crisis Phone: N/A
Morrison, CO 80465

Certified locksmith, bonded/insured. Automobile, residential, commercial, safes and vaults. Emergency lockout service.

Able CST Clean Up, Inc.
303-366-0983
Crisis Phone: N/A
e-mail: Caveman1741@aol.com

Certified and insured, specializes in crime, trauma, suicide scene, industrial accidents and gross filth decontamination.

Advanced Trauma Cleaners
720-382-6012
970-227-3957

Aftermath
630-688-4915 Direct
800-366-9923 Toll-free
Specialists in crime scene and tragedy cleanup

Bio-Tec Emergency Services
1-888-246-9111

CK Pro Cleaning
Chris Duggan, owner
Thornton
303-248-6212
303-248-6618

COCAT Restoration Services, Inc.
303-333-0392
Crisis Phone: N/A
5150 Havana St., Unit F
Denver, CO 80239
Fax 303-333-3811

Fire. Flood. Mold. Restoration. Reconstruction. Biohazard, crime scene cleanup. $120 an hour. 24-7 service. Will bill Victim Compensation.

ColoradoDisasterCleanup.com
877-591-0911
Water damage. Fire/smoke damage. Sewer backups. Mold remediation. Asbestos abatement.

Colorado Trauma Clean
866-263-3255

Crime Scene Cleaners, Inc.
720-436-4162, 800-357-6731, 303-777-0190
2590 S. Humboldt
Denver, CO 80210

Crime scene clean up for: contaminates, bio-hazards, odors, trauma scene cleaning and disposal, methamphetamine laboratory decontamination, distressed property rehabilitation, hantavirus prevention, mold spore remediation, squad car clean up. Free estimates. Will bill Victim Compensation.

Good Hands Crime Scene Cleanup
303-347-1600
Crisis Phone: 720-971-5810

24-hour service. At Arapahoe Road & University Blvd. Cleaning: trauma and crime scene. Sanitizing, deodorizing and disposal of biohazard waste.

Harmon, Inc. (Glass)
303-778-1155
Crisis Phone: N/A
2810 Raritan St.
Englewood, CO 80110

24-hour Board-Up Service. General repairs to windows and doors.

KNKLEEN
303-367-1627
Crisis Phone: N/A
3090 Jamaica Ct.
Aurora, CO 80014

24-hour crime scene clean up, homicide, suicide. Biohazard clean up.

Maintenance Managers
303-674-8525
Crisis Phone: 303-674-8525
PO Box 8525
Evergreen, CO 80437

Crime scene, water damage, fire damage.

MARKEY Locksmith Services
720-309-3866
Crisis Phone: N/A

CALL 24 HOURS. Bonded, with complete mobile services.

Mathias Lock & Key Service
303-573-9000
1123 Delaware St.
Denver CO 80204

Basic security systems. Lock & key replacement. 24-hour.

Mile High BioCare
Denver
303-868-2998

Mile High Glass
303-431-1581
Crisis Phone: N/A

Will wait for payment from victim's compensation.

NuBilt Restoration and Construction
2134 S. Valentia St.
Denver, CO 80231
303-368-4688

Flood, sewage, fire, biohazard and mold damage. Insured and certified. Will bill victim's compensation.

Paul Davis Restoration Service
303-296-8080
Crisis Phone: N/A
1540 Acoma St.
Denver, CO 80223

24-hour crime scene clean up and fire damage furniture restoration. One hour response time.

Professional Restoration
303-922-4001
Crisis Phone: N/A
2494 W. 2nd Ave.
Denver, CO 80223

Suicide clean up. Fire and water damage repair. Email: www.prorestoration.com

A Restoration of Peace
8625 W. Belmar Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80226
720-240-7757
www.arestorationofpeace.com

Crime/trauma scene cleanup.

Serve Pro of Denver East
303-733-9076
Crisis Phone: N/A

Fire and water restoration. Carpet, upholstery and air duct cleaning.

Specialty Decontamination
1340 S. Jason St., Denver
303-201-2087 (pager), 720-201-2087 (pager)

Cleaning services related to homicide, suicide, gross filth property (hoarders), biohazard, industrial accident, accidental death, clandestine drug lab, body decomposition, trauma in vehicle.

Union Square Lock & Safe
303-987-2777
Crisis Phone: N/A

1060 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80228.

Western Alarm
11426 W. Frost Pl.
Littleton, CO 80127
303-973-7443
Cell: 303-249-1948

Crisis / Hotline

American Red Cross
303-237-7785
Crisis Phone: N/A
10030 West 27th Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80215

Provide disaster services to disaster victims only. May also help with temporary food, shelter, and medical services, CPR and first aid.

Domestic Violence Shelter Hotline (Volunteers of America)
303-620-9190
Crisis Phone: N/A

Recorded message of referrals throughout the metro area.

Project Safeguard
303-863-7233
Crisis Phone: N/A

24 hour crisis domestic violence hotline.

RAAP Rape Crisis Hotline
303-322-7273
Crisis Phone: N/A
Office: 303-329-9922.
24-hour hotline

Runaway Hot Line
800-786-2929 (1-800-RUNAWAY)
Crisis Phone: N/A

Home Free Program: Greyhound will provide a bus ticket home for runaways. Runaway must call and request the ticket. Provides youth with names of local shelters and resources.

Suicide Prevention LifeLine
800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Phone: N/A

The only national suicide intervention hotline (800-273-TALK (8255) funded by the federal government, this number works 24 hours, seven days a week and is comprised of over 100 crisis centers nationwide.

Suicide & Depression Hot Line
303-860-1200, 800-SUI-CIDE (784-2433)
Crisis Phone: N/A

Gives several numbers to call to help victims with depression and suicide.

Disability Assistance

American Council of the Blind
303-831-0117
Crisis Phone: N/A
PO Box 325, 7931 S. Broadway
Littleton, CO 80122-2710

Provides assistance with legal issues, transportation, reading help and social activities.

Beyond Sight
303-795-6455
Crisis Phone: N/A
5640 S. Windermere
Littleton, CO 80120

Retail store for the blind and visually impaired.

D.O.V.E
303-831-7932
Crisis Phone: N/A

Services for hearing impaired DV victims.

Domestic Violence Initiative for Women with Disabilities
303-839-5510
Crisis Phone: N/A
PO Box 300535
Denver, CO 80203

Provides education, emotional support, financial, resources, awareness, self-advocacy, and other relevant services to women with disabilities. Appropriate resource for victims and/or survivors of domestic violence or caretaker abuse. Peer support groups, telephone support, information and referrals, education and awareness, emergency assistance, workshops, seminars and networking.

Home Builder Foundation
303-778-1400
Crisis Phone: N/A

Provides home renovation (ramps, lower cabinets, etc.) for disabled victims. For victims who become disabled due to crime.

Legal Center for People with Disabilities and the Elderly
303-722-0300
Crisis Phone: N/A
445 Sherman St., #130
Denver, CO 80203

Protects rights and promotes opportunity for disabled people. Will provide legal help for institutionalized cases and employment discrimination. Sliding fee scale. 1(800) 332-6356.

Colorado Center for the Blind
303-778 -1130
Crisis Phone: N/A
2232 West Shepard Ave.
Denver, CO 80210

Independent training program, mobility, home management.

The Arc in Jefferson County
303-232-1338
Crisis Phone: N/A
8725 West 14th Ave., #100
Lakewood, CO 80215

Advocate for people with disabilities. Victim must live in Jefferson, Gilpin, or Clear Creek counties.

Domestic Violence Resources

A Woman's Place
Crisis Phone: 970-356-4226
PO Box 71
Greeley, CO 80632

Provides individual and group counseling, legal advocacy, child advocacy. Operates a 24-hour crisis line and domestic violence shelter.

Alternatives to Family Violence
303-289-4441 (Shelter Info)
Crisis Phone: N/A
CONFIDENTIAL-Adams County

Shelter for battered women and their children. Primarily for women from Adams County, but will take women from other counties. Capacity up to 20. Counseling for men, women, adolescents, and children from violent homes. Sliding fee scale available. Outreach program - 303-657-0064.

Bailey, Park County Crisis Center Domestic Violence Shelter
303-838-7176

Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence
303-831-9632
Crisis Phone: N/A
PO Box 1890
Denver, CO 80218

State coordinating agency of all programs for victims of domestic violence in Colorado. Offers information and maintains an information library regarding domestic violence.

Denver Safehouse
303-318-9989
Crisis Phone: N/A
PO Box 18-0
Denver, CO 80218

Crisis shelter for up to 30 days. Provides counseling, information, and parent education, support and referral services. Community advocacy. Several non-resident counseling groups are available.

Brandon Center: Domestic Violence Shelter Hotline (Volunteers of America)
303-620-9190
Crisis Phone: N/A

Recorded message of referrals throughout the metro area.

Emily Griffith Opportunity Center
303-756-3611
Crisis Phone: N/A

Skills for parenting. Offered in Denver, Aurora and Wheat Ridge. $25 for 12 weeks. Offers supervised parent visitation.

Family Violence Prevention Program
303-403-8525
Crisis Phone: N/A

Domestic violence counseling for offenders. Court ordered and non-court ordered treatment.

Gateway Battered Women's Shelter
Crisis Phone: 303-343-1851

Space available for 23 battered women and children. Counseling two or three times a week. Support groups for nonresidents at various times and places. Primarily serves women from Aurora and Arapahoe County, but will serve other families if space available. Information and referrals.

Karlis Center, Family Tree, Inc.
Crisis Phone: 303-462-1060
1777 Kipling St.
Lakewood, CO 80215

Provides counseling for kids in divorce/separation, parenting classes, and domestic violence support groups. Safe exchanges/supervised parenting for custody situations. Services provided include: domestic violence assistance, free drop in group for survivors and continuing support groups, counseling, child abuse and incest survivor counseling, support for children whose parents are divorcing, groups for child witnesses of DV, supervised parenting, safe exchanges when there is a court order in effect, parenting classes, transportation. Sliding fee scale available, income verification required.

Project Safeguard
Crisis Phone: 303-863-7233

24-hour answering service. Work with women who have been victims of abuse and/or battering. Provides legal advocacy for women who have filed a complaint against their batterer/abuser. Offers information, referral and aid in obtaining a restraining order. Spanish services available.

Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley
303-772-0432
Crisis Phone: 303-772-4422

CONFIDENTIAL ADDRESS

Provides shelter for battered women.

The Men's Center
303-420-7322
Crisis Phone: N/A

Evaluation, education, and treatment for perpetrators and victim's of domestic violence. Alcohol and drug abuse counseling. Couples counseling.

Violence Prevention Institute/Women's Crisis Center
Crisis Phone: 303-688-8484
PO Box 367
Castle Rock, CO 80104

Sliding fee scale, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, resources and referrals.

Women in Crisis, Family Tree
Crisis Phone: 303-420-6752
Legal: 303-271-6559

CONFIDENTIAL ADDRESS

Provides emergency shelter for women and their children. Information and referrals, assistance in obtaining restraining orders, legal and general advocacy. $10/night, $3 for kids/night, payment not required.

Financial, Food, Clothing and Housing

American Red Cross
PH: 303-237-7785
Crisis Phone: N/A
10030 West 27th Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80215

Provide disaster services to disaster victims only. May also help with temporary food, shelter, and medical services, CPR and First Aid.

Adventist Community Services
303-935-7386
Crisis Phone: N/A
5045 W. First Ave.
Denver, CO 80465

Food and clothing bank, emergency shelter, bus tokens. Must have a picture I.D., Social Security card, proof of income and a referral from a professional source.

Allied Housing, Inc.
303-399-1100
Crisis Phone: N/A
22 South Adams
Denver, CO 80209

Provides non-sectarian subsidized housing for the elderly and handicapped who qualify. Serves men and women, 62 years and over. Cost is usually 30% of income. Some assisted living facilities. 24-month waiting list average wait time.

Arvada Food Bank
303-424-6685
Crisis Phone: N/A
10405 W. 64th Place
Arvada, CO 80002

Victim must live north of 38th, west of Sheridan and south of 120th. M, T, TH, F, 12-4, W, 12-6.

Brandon Center (Volunteers of America)
303-620-9190
Crisis Phone: 303-296-9090

Emergency housing for battered women, children, homeless individuals and victims of violent crime (rape and assault). No geographic restrictions. Offers a children's program. Located in west Denver. Serves 3 meals/daily. 30 day shelter-can be extended to 90 days.

Bridgeway
303-969-0515
Crisis Phone: N/A
85 South Union Blvd., #204
Lakewood, CO 80228

A loving home, support, daycare and education for pregnant women and teens, and their babies. $100 month, must be between 16 and 21 years old. Cannot have other children living with them.

Catholic Charities Southwest Emergency Assistance
303-922-5205
Crisis Phone: N/A
902 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver, CO 80215

Food, rent, utilities. M, W, F, 9-3:30, make appointment for needs.

Child Care Resource and Referral
303-433-8900
Crisis Phone: N/A

Mile High United Way agency. Provides computerized list of day care homes, centers, churches and YMCAs near your home.

Christian Action Guild
303-279-5674
Crisis Phone: N/A
1401 Ford St.
Golden, CO 80401

Call. No walk-ins. Operates a clothing and food bank for residents of Golden. Must have written referral from authorized person or agency.

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
303-293-2220
Crisis Phone: N/A

Transitional housing--waiting list is 2 years. Will help with emergency shelter numbers, provide help with security deposits. Located in downtown Denver. For the dental and eye clinic, you need referral from doctor.

Colorado Homeless Families
303-420-6634
Crisis Phone: N/A
CONFIDENTIAL
Arvada, CO 80003

Provides Russian translators, furniture, transitional housing for 18 to 21 months. Families must have children and must be working or attending school. Not a shelter.

Comitis Crisis Center
303-343-9890
Crisis Phone: 303-343-9890
9840 East 17th Ave./P.O. Box 919
Aurora, CO 80010

Emergency housing for men and women. Also, a shelter for battered women and children when other shelters are full. Youth support programs. Suicide crisis center. Food bank and clothing bank, crisis counseling available.

Denver Urban Ministries
303-355-4896
Crisis Phone: N/A
1717 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80218

For all residents of Colorado. Food, rent, utilities, legal counseling twice a month, call for legal appointment, job assistance center. Spanish speaking available. W-S 9-12, M,T, H, F 9-9:30.

Family Homestead
303-623-6514
Crisis Phone: N/A
PO Box 40186
Denver, CO 80204

Emergency housing for homeless families. Families must have child under age of 18, all members must have Social Security cards, adults must have photo I.D., children must have birth certificates, and help is available to get this documentation. Transitional program.

Family Rescue Ministry (Formerly Pros with Purpose)
303-292-9229
Crisis Phone: N/A

Only for homeless.

Food Bank of the Rockies
303-371-9250
Crisis Phone: N/A

Go to foodbankrockies.org and click “Find Help” on the left. Enter your zip code for a database of the food banks in your area. United Way agency. Spanish speaking.

Helping Hands for the Homeless
303-425-9173
Crisis Phone: N/A

Food bank and homeless prevention services.

Jeffco Action Center
303-237-7704
Crisis Phone: N/A
8755 W. 14th Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80215

Services provided include: rent and utility assistance, dental and medical assistance, financial aid, personal care items, shelter, food pantry, clothing, bus tokens, advocacy for benefits. Victim must live in Jefferson County, some sort of ID, preferably picture, proof of address to obtain services.

Jefferson County Food Stamp Program
303-271-4047
Crisis Phone: N/A
900 Jefferson County Parkway, Room 1
Golden, CO 80401

Aid to individuals and families needing food. Fee based on household size, income and resources. May provide gas vouchers. Victim must live in the county to apply. First must send in application and make appointment, other eligibility requirements need to be met before food stamps are issued.

Jefferson County Housing Authority
303-422-8600
Crisis Phone: N/A
7490 W. 45th Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Provides rent assistance, home repair assistance and affordable housing units.

L.E.A.P. (Low Energy Assistance Program)
303-866-5970
Crisis Phone: N/A
Colorado Department of Human Services.
1575 Sherman St
Denver, CO 80203

Provides assistance with XCEL utility billings. November 1st April 30th only.

LIFELINE
800-782-0721
Crisis Phone: N/A

Colorado Department of Human Services

Provides assistance with telephone billings. To qualify, victim must be receiving state assistance with Medicaid, and/or other aid. Cell phones not eligible.

Mile High United Way
303-433-8383
Crisis Phone: N/A
2505 18th St.
Denver, CO 80211

Assists in finding appropriate agency for human care services. Senior services, alcohol and drug abuse, shelter, food and referrals. Provides childcare referral of day care homes, center, churches, and YMCA's. Provides volunteer opportunities.

Mommy Rocks
303-601-8421
Crisis Phone: N/A
P.O. Box 261033
Lakewood, CO 80226

Provides rocking chairs to low income moms.

Mountain Resource Center
303-838-7552
Crisis Phone: 303-838-7552
P.O. Box 425/11030 Kitty Drive
Conifer, CO 80433

Services provided include: domestic violence assistance, counseling, advocacy for benefits, attorney services, medical assistance, immunizations, prenatal care, programs for at risk youth, community planning, parenting classes, thrift shop.

North Area Cares, Catholic Charities
720-974-1579
Crisis Phone: N/A
7280 Irving St., #106A
Westminster, CO 80030

Services provided include financial aid, rent and mortgage assistance, shelter referrals, bus tokens, gas vouchers, Call for appointment, zip code requirements. M, W, F 9-3:30.

Operation Blessing 700 Club
303-431-8295
Crisis Phone: N/A
9170 West 44th Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Services provided include: food pantry, financial aid, prescription reimbursement, rent and utilities assistance. M-W-F.

Salvation Army Family Services Center
303-295-3366
Crisis Phone: 303-296-2456
2201 Stout St.
Denver, CO 80205

Provides food, furniture, clothing, shelter, information and referrals, transportation assistance, employment and personal counseling for individuals and families on an emergency basis.

SHARE Colorado
303-428-0400
Crisis Phone: N/A

Provides food in exchange for low cost and community service. Food packages vary, but always contain meats, fresh fruits and vegetables, and staple items. Call for nearest location. Two (2) hours of volunteer work is required.

Transitional Housing
303-561-1246
Crisis Phone: N/A
2600 W. 29th Ave.
Denver, CO 80221

Provides housing in the Denver Metro area to other cities. Will provide bus tokens. Families must have children under 18 years old. Homeless youth only, 16-25 years. Must have children. Must have some income, high school or equivalent.

Warren Village
303-321-2345
Crisis Phone: N/A
1323 Gilpin St.
Denver, CO 80218

Affordable housing for single parents. Childcare and education available. Residents must work or attend school, qualify as low income and have a strong motivation to succeed.

Healthcare

Exempla-Lutheran Home Care-Hospice PH: (303) 425-8000
Crisis Phone: N/A
8300 West 38th Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Full service hospice, residential hospital.

Family Health Program
303-692-2229
Crisis Phone: N/A

Information and resources for pregnant women and children on low cost health care, nutrition, finances, etc.

Friends of Man
303-798- 2342
Crisis Phone: N/A
PO Box 2919
Littleton, CO 80161-2919

Must be referred by caseworker, school counselor, or police officer. Help with dental care, hearing aids, glasses, wheel chairs, and medical prostheses. Must submit application before purchase. Committee meets on a weekly basis.

Hospice of St. John
303-232-7900
Crisis Phone: N/A
1320 Everett Ct.
Lakewood, CO 80215

Health care for terminally ill.

Jefferson County Health Department Clinics
303-239-7078
Crisis Phone: N/A
260 South Kipling
Lakewood, CO 80226

Provides general medical assistance, immunizations, prenatal care, pregnancy testing, well woman care, HIV/AIDS testing, WIC program, dental and optical assistance. Also provides parenting education. Sliding scale.

Jefferson County Health Department Clinics
303-275-7500
Crisis Phone: N/A
6303 Wadsworth Bypass
Arvada, CO 80003

Rocky Mountain Youth
303-869-2182
Pediatric clinics for low-income families providing health care services including assistance enrolling in Medicaid, CHP+, health education, immunizations, mental health counseling, preventive care, prescriptions, sick visits.

Legal

Colorado Legal Services
303-837-1313
Crisis Phone: N/A
1905 Sherman St., #400
Denver, CO 80203

Legal advice and representation for low income persons in civil matters including information regarding family law, custody, mental health, restraining orders, public benefits, insurance forms, pro se divorce, also domestic violence, etc. Provide representation at PRO hearings. Must qualify.

Department of Veteran Affairs
800-827-1000
Crisis Phone: N/A

Information for veterans, survivor benefits.

Jefferson County Legal Aid
303-837-1313
Crisis Phone: N/A
900 Jefferson County Parkway, Room 2F
Golden, CO 80401

Provides legal advice and referrals for some types of civil cases. Restraining order packets. Open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday morning.

Jefferson County Mediation Services-Legal
303-271-5060
Crisis Phone: N/A
700 Jefferson County Parkway, #220
Golden, CO 80401

Dispute resolution with the assistance of trained, experienced mediators with referral from county government departments. Victim offender reconciliation, information and referrals. Resident of Jeffco and brief referral needed.

Jefferson County Self Help Center
303-271-6102
Crisis Phone: N/A
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80401

Resource center for victims, divorce packets available for $10 and $5 without children, $99 filing fee, assistance with restraining orders, knowledge about court procedures, small claims, county and juvenile court and child support. Staff are unable to provide legal advice. Interpreters available. Divorce clinics free if uncontested, 12:00-1:30 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month, no appointment needed.

Justice & Mercy Legal Aid Clinic
303-839-5198
Crisis Phone: N/A
2330 Mulberry Place, #104
Denver, CO 80204

Jamlac@comcast.net (303) 831-0158

Open January 2006 part of Mile High Ministries. Offers legal aid to the poor and oppressed.

Metro Lawyer Referral Service, Inc.
303-831-8000
Crisis Phone: N/A

Anti-Violence Project (Crisis Line)
303-852-5094
Crisis Phone: N/A
PO Box Drawer E
Denver, CO 80218-0467

Provides support groups, advocacy and referral for members of the gay, lesbian and bisexual community.

Multicultural

Anti-Violence Project (Crisis Line)
303-852-5094
Crisis Phone: N/A
PO Box Drawer E
Denver, CO 80218-0467

Provides support groups, advocacy and referral for members of the gay, lesbian and bisexual community.

Asian/Pacific Center for Human Development
303-393-0304
Crisis Phone: (303) 525-9366
1825 York St.
Denver, CO 80206

24-hour call in services. Comprehensive outpatient mental health center, primarily serving people from Asia and the South Pacific. Offer individual, group and family counseling. Alcohol and substance abuse counseling. Provide a senior citizen program. Interpreters bank.

Bridgeway
303-969-0515
Crisis Phone: N/A
85 South Union Blvd., #204
Lakewood, CO 80228

A loving home, support, daycare and education for pregnant women and teens, and their babies. $100 month, must be between 16 and 20 years old.

Child Health Hotline
303-692-2229
Crisis Phone: N/A

Information and resources for pregnant women and children on low cost health care, nutrition, finances, etc.

Child Care Resource and Referral
303-433-8900
Crisis Phone: N/A

Mile High United Way agency provides computerized list of day care homes, centers, churches and YMCA's near your home.

The Center
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Service Center
303-733-7743
Crisis Phone: N/A
1245 E. Colfax Ave., #126
Denver, CO 80218

Provides 24-hour youth crisis line. Legal team, various events, HIV testing and youth groups.

Colorado Refugee Services Program
303-863-8211
Crisis Phone: N/A
789 Sherman St. #250
Denver, CO 80203

Provides social services for refugees resettling.

Denver Indian Center
303-936-2688
Crisis Phone: N/A
4407 Morrison Rd.
Denver, CO 80219

Emergency food bank. Workforce program. Elder group and youth program. A United Way agency for Native Americans.

Denver Indian Health and Family Services
303-781-4050
Crisis Phone: N/A
3749 S. King St.
Denver, CO 80236

Emergency financial assistance, transportation, referrals for shelters, court advocacy, support group, medical, dental, optometry. Must be enrolled with federally recognized tribe, or eligible for enrollment or documented 1/4 degree Indian blood.

Ecumenical Refugee Services
303-860-0666
Crisis Phone: N/A
190 E. 9th Ave., #420
Denver, CO 80204

Provides social services, employment assistance.

El Centro de las Familias
303-934- 2963
Crisis Phone: 303-377-4300

Must get a referral. Mental health counseling.

Consejos Para Famiias
(The Family Support Line for families who speak Spanish)
Families First
PO Box 22419
Denver, CO 80222

866-527- 3264
Crisis Phone: 866-527- 3264, 303-745-0327

Statewide, toll-free, hours vary. www.FamiliesFirstColorado.Org

The Family Counseling Center
303-420-8080
Crisis Phone: N/A
6700 W. 32nd Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80023

Counseling services for families.

Jewish Family Service
303-759-4890, 303-597-5000
Crisis Phone: N/A
1355 S. Colorado Blvd.
Denver, CO 80222

Provides social services for the Jewish community. Two locations.

Servicios de la Raza
303-477-3817
Crisis Phone: N/A
4055 Tejon St.
Denver, CO 80211

Offers counseling, shelter, and a bilingual crisis line to link hispanic individuals involved in domestic battering situations with other shelters or needed services. Provides clothing to metro Denver residents. Provides general counseling services.

Urban League of Metro Denver
303-388-5861
Crisis Phone: N/A
1525 Josephine St.
Denver, CO 80206

Primarily serves African-Americans and other minorities. Advocacy on civil rights and other issues. Youth G.E.D. preparation, employment programs, AIDS program.

Seniors

Association for Senior Citizens
303-455-9642
Crisis Phone: N/A
2839 W. 44th Ave.
Denver, CO 80211

Assists seniors, 55 years or older, in finding jobs, provides emergency food, rent and utilities.

Denver Regional Council of Government Aging Services Division
303-455-1000
Crisis Phone: N/A

Legal services (over 60). Referrals.

Department of Human Services-Adult Protection
303-271-4290
Crisis Phone: N/A
900 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80401

May be able to help with funeral expenses and other issues involving the elderly.

Senior Resource Center
303-674-2843
Evergreen area

North Jeffco Senior Recreation Center
303-425-9583
Crisis Phone: N/A
9101 Ralston Rd.
Arvada, CO 80003

Fitness programs, yoga, social activities and day trips available, pay for each program.

Senior Resource Center-Evergreen
303-674-2843
Crisis Phone: N/A
5120 Highway 73
Evergreen, CO 80439

Provides transportation, emergency food, rent, and crisis intervention. Assists in finding employment and housing. Can provide some legal assistance. Victim assistance and referral. Adult day-care and volunteer services. Serves ages 55 and older. Wheat Ridge phone number: (303) 238-8151. Medicaid reimbursement accepted, scholarship money assistance also available.

Senior Resource Center-Wheat Ridge
303-238-8151
Crisis Phone: N/A
3227 Chase St.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80212

Provides transportation, emergency food, rent, and crisis intervention. Assists in finding employment and housing. Can provide some legal assistance. Victim assistance and referral. Adult day-care and volunteer services. Serves ages 55 and older. Evergreen phone number: (303) 674-2843. Medicaid reimbursement accepted, scholarship money assistance also available.

Police Agencies' Victim Assistance

Adams County Sheriff's Victim Assistance Program
720-322-1240
Crisis Phone: N/A
1901 E. Bridge
Brighton, CO 80601

Sheriff Dept.'s general/non-emergency #
PH: (303) 654-1850

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Victim Assistance Program (Aurora)
720-874-3600
Crisis Phone: N/A

720-874-3600
15400 East 14th Place Aurora, CO 80011

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Dept.'s general/non-emergency #
720-874-3600

Arvada Police Victim Services
720-898-6740
Crisis Phone: N/A
8101 Ralston Rd.
Arvada, CO 80002

Police Dept.'s general/non-emergency #
720-898-6900

Boulder County Sheriff's Victim Assistance Program
303-441-3656
Crisis Phone: N/A
1777 6th St.
Boulder, CO 80302

Sheriff's Dept.'s general/non-emergency #
303-441-4605

Boulder Victim Services
303-441-3332
Crisis Phone: N/A
1805 33rd St.
Boulder, CO 80301

Police Dept.'s general/non-emergency #
303-441-4444

Brighton Police Victim Assistance Program
303-659-7735
Crisis Phone: N/A

3401 Bromley Lane Brighton, CO 80601

Police Dept.'s general/non-emergency #
303-659-7735

Blackhawk Police Department Victim Assistance Program
303-582-5926
Crisis Phone: N/A
221 Church
Blackhawk, CO 80422

Police Dept.'s general/non-emergency #
303-582-0503

Broomfield Police Victim Assistance Program
303-438-6471
Crisis Phone: N/A
7 Descombes Dr.
Broomfield, CO 80020

Police Dept.'s general/non-emergency #
303-438-6400

Centennial Police Department
720-874-3600
Crisis Phone: N/A
7305 S. Potomac
Centennial, CO 80112

Colorado State Patrol Victim Assistance Program
303-273-1618
Crisis Phone: N/A
15055 South Golden Rd.
Golden, CO 80401-3971

State Patrol's general/non-emergency #
303-239-4500

Car seats available through Public Affairs 303-239-4500.

Commerce City Victim Assistance Program
303-289-3655
Crisis Phone: N/A
5291 East 60th Ave.
Commerce City, CO 80022

Police Dept.'s general/non-emergency #
303-287-2844

Denver Police Victim Assistance Program
720-913-6035 7 days/week
Crisis Phone: N/A
1331 Cherokee Street
Denver, CO 80204

Police Dept.'s general/non-emergency #
720-913-2000

Denver Victims Service Center
303-860-0660
Crisis Phone: 303-894-8000 24-Hour Hotline
PO Box 18975
Denver, CO 80218

Douglas County Sheriff's Victim Assistance Program
303-660-7535
Crisis Phone: N/A
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109

Sheriff Dept.'s general/non-emergency #
303-660-7500

Edgewater Police Department Victim Assistance Program (VOI)

303-202-2196
Crisis Phone: N/A
5901 W. 25th
Edgewater, CO 80214

Police Dept.'s general/non-emergency #
303-235-0500

Englewood Police Victim Assistance Program
303-762-2452
Crisis Phone: N/A
3615 South Elati
Englewood, CO 80110

Police Dept.'s general/non-emergency #
303-761-7410

Federal Crimes Victim Witness Program (FBI)
303-629-7171
Crisis Phone: N/A

Federal Heights Victim Assistance Program
303-428-8538
Crisis Phone: N/A
2380 W. 90th Ave.
Federal Heights, CO 80260

Gilpin County Victim Assistance Program
303-582-5926
Crisis Phone: N/A
2960 Dory Hill Rd., Ste. 300
Central City, CO 80403

Sheriff Dept.'s general/non-emergency #
303-582-5500

Golden Police Dept. Victim Assistance Program (VOI)
303-202-2196
Crisis Phone: N/A
911 10th St.
Golden, CO 80401

Police Dept.'s general/non-emergency #
303-384-8045

Intervention/BI PH: 303-278-9600

Crisis Phone: N/A
17720 South Golden Rd.
Golden, CO 80401

Jefferson County Sheriff's Victim Services Unit
303-271-5339
Crisis Phone: N/A
200 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80401

Sheriff Dept.'s general/non-emergency #
303-277-0211

Lakewood Police Victim Assistance Program
303-987-7200
Crisis Phone: N/A
445 South Allison Parkway
Lakewood, CO 80226

Police Dept.'s general/non-emergency #
303-987-7111

Littleton Victim Assistance Program
303-795-3703
Crisis Phone: N/A
2255 West Berry Ave.
Littleton, CO 80165

Police Dept.'s general/non-emergency #
303-794-1551

Morrison Police Dept.
303-697-4810

Mountain View Police Dept.
303-425-1748

Mountview Youth Services Dept. of Programs & Services
Youth correction facilities
3900 S. Carr St.
Denver, CO 80235
303-987-4530

National Victim's Resource Center
800-851-3420

Northglenn Victim Assistance Program
303-450-8759
Crisis Phone: N/A
11701 Community Center Dr.
Northglenn, CO 80233

Park County Victim Assistance Program
719-836-4121
Crisis Phone: N/A
P.O. Box 27
Fairplay, CO 80440

Sheriff's Dept.'s general/non-emergency #
719-838-4441

Sheridan Victim Assistance Program (City of Sheridan)
303-762-2215
Crisis Phone: N/A
4101 South Federal Blvd.
Sheridan, CO 80110-5399

Thornton Victim Assistance Program
720-977-5172
Crisis Phone: N/A
955 Civic Center Dr.
Thornton, CO 80229

Police Dept.'s general/non-emergency #
720-977-5124

Victim Outreach Information
303-202-2196
Crisis Phone: N/A
PO Box 5173
Golden, CO 80401

(Serves Edgewater, Golden, Mountain View, Wheat Ridge PD)

Westminster Police Victim Services
303-430-2400
Crisis Phone: 303-430-2400 Ext. 4211
9110 Yates St.
Westminster, CO 80031

Police Dept.'s general/non-emergency #
303-430-2400

Weld County Victim Services
970-356-4000
Crisis Phone: N/A
PO Box 1167
Greeley, CO 80632

Police Dept.'s general/non-emergency #
970-356-4015

Wheat Ridge Police Victim Assistance Program
303-202-2196 (VOI)
Crisis Phone: N/A
7500 W. 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80215

Police dept.'s general/non-emergency #

303-237-2220

Last Modified: Dec 13, 2011 05:06 PM