Below are lists of local and regional nonprofit providers offering a variety of services and support. Simply click on the type of assistance you are needing to expand the list.

​Jefferson County Department of Human Services has also created a Jeffco Resource Guide for services provided by the County in areas such as older adult care, child care, financial assistance, and more. Click here to download the guide.

If you are not sure what the best organization to reach out to is, we recommend calling 211 Colorado by dialing 211 or 303-561-2222. They will help direct you to organization(s) that may best fit your needs.

Housing/Shelter

For Renters and Those Experiencing Homelessness

• Archdiocesan Housing: 303-830-0215
• Arvada Housing Authority: 720-898-7494
• Beyond Home: 303-420-6634
• Catholic Charities: 855-777-5280
• CO Coalition for the Homeless: 303-293-2217
• Evergreen Christian Outreach: 303-670-1796
• Family Promise of Greater Denver: 303-675-0713
• Family Tree Housing: 303-467-2604
• The Gathering Place: 303-321-4198
• Jeffco Action Center: 303-237-7704
• Jefferson County Human Services: 303-271-1388
• Metro West Housing Solutions: 303-987-7580 Or Hotline 303-987-7593
• Salvation Army – Family Services: 303-295-3366
• South Metro Housing Options: 303-794-9608
• United Way Rental Assistance: 303-561-2130
• Urban Peak (Youth Experiencing Homelessness): 303-974-2900
• Mean Street Ministry: 303-232-2500
• Mountain Resource Center (West Jefferson and Park Counties): 303-838-7552

For Homeowners

• Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA): 800-877-chfa(2432)
• Colorado Housing Search: 1-877-428-8844

Emergency Monetary Assistance, Utility Assistance

Emergency Monetary Assistance

• Colorado Division of Housing: Rental/mortgage assistance available to tenants, homeowners, or landlords residing in any Colorado County. Click here to apply: cdola.colorado.gov/rental-mortgage-assistance.
• Jefferson County: Funds for burial costs, rent, mortgage, utilities, and/or prescription costs. MUST be a resident of Jefferson County. The application with instructions can be found at this link.

Utility Assistance

• Evergreen Christian Outreach: 303-670-1796
• Jeffco Action Center: 303-237-7704
• LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program): 303-271-4399
• Salvation Army: 303-295-3366
• Inter Church Arms: 303-424-6283
• Westminster Residents Only: Water Bill Assistance: 303-658-2392

Food/Food Banks

• Adventist Community Services: 303-935-7386
• Benefits in Action: 720-221-8354
• Carpenter's Cupboard: 303-431-8295
• Community Table: 303-424-6685
• Evergreen Christian Outreach: 303-670-1796
• Food Stamps/TANF (Temp Assistance for Needy Families): 303-271-1388
• The Gathering Place: 303-321-4198
• Green Mountain Christian: 303-985-0754
• Interchurch Arms: 303-424-6283
• Jeffco Action Center: 303-237-7704
• Jeffco Schools Free or Reduced Meals: 303-982-6748
• Metro Caring: 303-860-7200
• Mountain Resource Center (West Jefferson and Park Counties): 303-838-7552
• Operation Blessing: 303-431-8295
• Salvation Army: 303-295-3366
• Share Colorado: 303-428-0400 or 1-800-933-7427 (Outside Metro Area)
• Shepherd's Pantry: 303-233-3430
• Women, Infants & Children (WIC): 303-271-5780

Employment

• Catholic Charities: 303-742-0828
• Denver Day Works (Short-Term & Only in Summer): 303-830-6885
• Jefferson County Work Force: 303-271-4700
• Community Works: 303-433-0300
• Tips for People with Disabilities

Medical Assistance

• Benefits in Action: 303-221-8354
• Jeffco Shools Medicaid Program: 303-982-1144
• Jeffco Department of Health: 303-232-6301
• Jeffco Human Services: 303-271-1388
• Jefferson Center for Mental Health: 303-425-0300
• SSI (Supplement Security Income): 1-800-772-1213
• Carin Clinic: 303-423-8836
• Children's Medicaid Dental Clinic, Thornton: 303-280-8878
• Stride Community Health Center: 303-360-6276
• EPSDT: (Early Periodic Screening, 303-271-4375 or 303-271-4389 diagnosis & treatment) 
• Stout St. Clinic (CCH-DENVER): 303-293-2220
• Senior Resources: 303-238-8451

Sexual/Domestic Violence

• Blue Bench: 24-Hour SA Crisis Line: 303-322-7273
• Karlis Family Center: 303-462-1060
• Roots of Courage (Shelter): 303-420-0412
  • 24-Hour DV Crisis Line: 303-420-6752
• National DV Crisis Line: 800-799-SAFE(7233)
• PorchLight: 303-271-6100 or 303-271-6190
• Violence Free Colorado: 303-831-9632

Child Care, Pet Care

​Child Care

• CCCAP (Child Care Assistance Program): 303-604-1043 ext. 2953
• Colorado Universal Preschool: 1-800-799-5876

​Pet Care

• Colorado Pet Pantry: 303-818-0618
  
• Humane Society Resource Page

Clothing

• Jeffco Schools Serving Kids (By Referrals Only From Local School or Homeless Service Office)
• Jeffco Action Center: 303-237-7704
• Salvation Army: 303-295-3366

For Seniors

• Senior Resource Center: 303-238-8151
• Senior Housing Net: 800-304-7152 to talk to an advisor for free
• Information on VA Health Care & Medicare
• Resources and Support for Older Adults Living Alone: A Comprehensive Guide
  
• ​Mountain Vista Senior Living: 303-421-4161 ext. 1125
  • ​Offers independent and assisted living for those aged 55 and over. Housing vouchers accepted.

State and National Programs

Free Tax Help
The IRS offers free tax services for those who qualify. Click here to learn more.

Free Internet
The Affordable Connectivity Program offers a $30/month credit for internet service. Click here to learn more about Comcast's Internet Essentials Program or visit InternetEssentials.com.
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Colorado PEAK
Apply for state benefits including food stamps, health care, RTD discounts and more. Click here to learn more.