Assistance Programs Resource List - Colorado

1 Assistance Programs Resource ListRent AssistanceCounty Housing AuthorityThe contact information is different in each Department of Human Services, Heat Help1-866-432-8435 Catholic CharitiesRent Assistance if meets requirementsWestminster(720) 974-1579 Carpenter s CupboardRent Assistance if meets requirements, also distributes clothing, household items, and baby thingsWheat Ridge(303) 431-8295 Crossroads Community ChurchPossible rent Assistance , possible water and energy bill assistanceFor Westminster, Thornton, Northglenn, and Federal Heights residents only(303) 962-5712 The Denver Rescue Mission Family and Senior Homeless InitiativeFirst month s rent and deposit For those who are currently homelessDenver(303) 297-1815 Medical AssistanceColorado Department of Human ServicesFor mental illness, developmental disabilities, at risk/abused children or women Clinics.

2 Offering free and reduced medical Assistance for the insured and underinsured(303)-866-5890 Colorado Aids ProjectMust have been diagnosed with AIDS Offers help with the rent and other bills(303) 837-0166 Jeffco Action CenterFor Jefferson County residents only: general medical assistanceLakewood (303) 237-7704 Clinica TepeyecLow income medical Assistance for uninsured and underinsuredNorth Denver(303) 458-5302 Clinica Family Health Services Low income medical Assistance for uninsured and underinsured Locations in Federal Heights, Lafayette, Boulder, Denver, Thornton (303)-650-4460 Food AssistanceColorado Department of Human ServicesFood Bank of the RockiesCarpenter s CupboardWheatridge(303) 431-8295 Crossroads Community ChurchNorthglenn(303) 962-5712 Care & Share Food BankColorado Springs(719) 528-1247 Food Bank for Larimer CountyFort Collins(970) 493-4477 Weld Food BankGreeley(970)

3 356-2199 Community Food ShareLongmont(303) & Reduced Legal ServicesColorado Legal Services1905 Sherman St. #400 (Intake Center)(303) 837-1313 Colorado Public Defender s Office(303) 620-4888 Metro Volunteer Lawyers1905 Sherman St. Denver, CO(303) 830-8210 Legal Center Serving Persons with Disabilities and Older People455 Sherman St., #130(303) 722-0300 University of Denver, Student Law OfficeNo services are available during summer and winter breaks. You must contact the office when classes are in session(303) 871-6140 Metropolitan Lawyer Referral Service(303) 831-8000 Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Clinic2330 W. Mulberry Place., Denver, CO 80204(303) 839-5198 x 6 Denver Urban MinistriesFree legal consulting for those who qualify.

4 Every other Tuesday, from 12:15pm-3:15pmCentral Denver(303) 355-4896 Emergency Eviction AssistanceFor Denver county residents: rent Assistance , 1st month s rent and depositDenver(720) 944-3666 First Mennonite MinistryFor Denver residents only: offers possible rent Assistance and public servicesDenver(303) 892-1038 Growing HomeFor Adams County residents: rental Assistance , homeless Assistance , bill Assistance , financial education, child careWestminster(303) 426-0430 Jeffco Action CenterFor Jefferson County residents only: rent Assistance , energy assistanceLakewood(303) 237-7704 Jewish Family ServicesPossible rent assistanceDenver(303) 597-5000 Labor Community Agency IncRent Assistance (303) 744-6169 x 12 General AssistanceUnited WayEmployment services, affordable housing connections, financial/savings education, other education.

5 Dial 211 to connect with Assistance Department of Human ServicesChild care Assistance , cash Assistance , youth leaving penalty system, families needing help with care of elderly(303)-866-5890 Salvation ArmyRent Assistance , homeless shelter, holiday