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The Pastoral Care Group > Resource and Referral Directory

Disclaimer: The resources and websites included here do not, in any way, imply endorsement by Jefferson Unitarian Church or the Pastoral Care Group.

Assisted Living Residences

This Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment website gives excellent information about Assisted Living Residences in Colorado. It includes a listing of specific residences by city/county and any history of complaint reports and investigations, plus information on how to choose one and other helpful links.

Lifeline Medical Alert System

Lifeline is a medical alert system that makes it possible for people with health concerns or special needs to quickly contact medical emergency personnel by pressing a button on a bracelet or necklace. These devices are an inexpensive way to give peace of mind to those living alone, while offering assurance to family members.

http://www.lifelinesys.com/

National Association of Senior Move Managers

NASMM is a non-profit, professional association of organizations dedicated to helping older adults and their families with the physical and emotional aspects of moving. Our members are committed to maximizing the dignity and autonomy of older adults as they transition from one living environment to another.

http://www.nasmm.com/about.htm

Seniors’ Resource Center
http://www.srcaging.org/factshtml        303-238-8151                                     

DRCOG Resource Directory
http://www.drcog.org/index.cfm?page=SeniorResourceDirectory

This directory from the Denver Regional Council of Governments has a wealth of resources for persons "60 years of age or older."

Colorado Gerontological Society and Senior Answers / Services
http://www.senioranswers.org/

Jeffco Action Center
http://www.jeffcoac.org/     303- 237-7704
Jeffco Action Center offers a variety of services to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Services include a 20-bed homeless shelter, a food bank, clothing bank, medical assistance, tenant/landlord counseling and personal care items.

Mile High United Way            303-433-8383

http://www.milehighunitedway.org/

This website is a comprehensive alphabetical listing of agencies that are supported by MHUW.  You can also search by area needed.

Colorado Food Banks
http://www.hud.gov/local/co/homeless/foodbanks.cfm

This is the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website listing many Colorado Food Banks by community. 

WINN Ministries

http://www.winnministries.org/     303-239-9123

WINN Ministries is a Christian organization that helps churches assist their own members.
Provisions from the food bank is ordered and picked up by a church representative and delivered to the person(s) in need by that representative.

Colorado Division of Housing

www.dola.state.co.us/cdh/section8/documents/HomeownershipGuidebook.pdf   
303-866-2033
The Colorado Division of Housing (DOH) offers rental assistance subsidies (Section 8 Vouchers) to very low-income families in 47 Colorado counties. DOH contracts with local housing agencies that focus on family eligibility and ensure that the rental unit meets housing quality standards. DOH offers rental assistance in counties served by small housing agencies and to special populations in the Denver metropolitan area. For a list of DOH contractors throughout the state, access the Colorado Division of Housing Rental Assistance Contractors.

Jeffco Action Center

http://www.jeffcoac.org/servicesTenant.php         303-237-0230
Jeffco Action Center's Tenant / Landlord Counseling is a non-profit qualified, experienced volunteer group that offers phone and walk-in service concerning tenant or landlord rights and obligations under Colorado law. The Office has operated for several years as an important part of Jeffco Action Center, Inc., and has helped countless clients to gain assistance on tenant landlord problems. There is no charge or fee.
Rent and Utility Assistance is available to help clients with a portion of their bill. Clients must demonstrate how they will be able to pay the next month's bill. Work Readiness support includes help in attaining essential documentation for employment such as birth certificates, driver's and professional licenses, as well as tools and work-related equipment. Bus tokens may be provided for employment and transportation to medical services.

The Rocky Mountain Housing Development Corporation
http://www.rockymountainhdc.org       303-561-0226
The Rocky Mountain Housing Development Corporation, Inc. provides housing and related supportive services that engender a safe environment and teach community skills for families with very low to moderate incomes.  They have rental housing at Foothills Green in Lakewood, Willow Green in Arvada and Arapahoe Green in Denver.  Application forms are available online.
Habitat for Humanity
http://www.habitatmetrodenver.org/        303-534-2929

Habitat for Humanity offers the chance for low income families to own their own home. To apply call or go online.  Also offers low cost home improvement products at outlets located in Wheat Ridge and Denver.

Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.
http://www.briathome.org/    
This organization provides safe, affordable, accessible housing and housing services for low-income, elderly and disabled residents of Colorado. Groups of volunteers perform the services.

Jeffco Action Center
http://www.jeffcoac.org/servicesTenant.php     303-237-0230

See information in Housing Assistance section

Energy Outreach Colorado
http://www.energyoutreach.org/

Energy Outreach Colorado assists people in emergency situations by helping pay the balances on their utility bills.

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program - LEAP
http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/leap/ 
Jefferson County:  http://www.co.jefferson.co.us/commassist/commassist_T180_R4.htm
Denver County:  http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/leap/
LEAP is designed to help low-income households with home heating costs. The program is designed to provide those who are eligible for the program with partial assistance and is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating.  LEAP only offers services during the months of high heating costs, November through April.

Jefferson, Arapahoe Counties and City of Aurora:

Metro Community Provider Network
http://www.mcpn.com/welcome/Welcome.htm
303-761-4825
MCPN's service area includes all the City of Aurora and Arapahoe and Jefferson Counties. Services within the area are developed to provide primary health care for people who have no other access to health care. A Family Practice model of health care is supported by case management services, pharmacy services, and other coordination efforts to remove barriers to health care. Well Child Care, immunizations, obstetrics, gynecology, and chronic disease management are among the most often-requested services. MCPN Customer Service Call Center
Denver County:
The Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN)
http://www.cchn.org/          303-861-5165
The Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN) is the membership association representing Colorado's Community Health Centers. Founded in 1982 as a non-profit organization, CCHN is recognized as the Primary Care Association for the State of Colorado. Together with more than 100 Community, Migrant, Homeless, and School-Based Health Center sites, CCHN works to promote and expand access to primary health care throughout Colorado. 

Getting There – Bridging the Transportation Gap for Older Adults
http://www.gettingthereguide.com/

This is a web-based resource guide to transit services for older adults living in the metropolitan Denver area.

Lakewood Rides
http://www.lakewood.org/HF/Transportation/transportation.cfm            303-987-4826

This organization provides door-to-door transportation service for Lakewood residents who are age 60 and older and those who have disabilities of any age. All mini-buses used in the service are wheelchair accessible.

Transportation Services – Seniors’ Resource Center
http://www.srcaging.org/transportation.html                                           303-235-6972

Transportation for seniors and disabled arranged through Seniors’ Resource Center, a private non-profit in Wheat Ridge. Currently these rides are free for Jeffco residents, but donations are encouraged.

Jefferson Center for Mental Health
http://www.jeffersonmentalhealth.org/      303-425-0300

Excellent organization that provides a variety of resources to promote mental health and to quality mental health services to people with emotional problems and serious mental illness.

Colorado Department of Human Services       
http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/index.htm            303-866-4047

This website for the Colorado Department of Human Services lists services in three different ways: by county, by need, by agency.  It includes lots of excellent information for counselors and counselees.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Colorado
http://www.namicolorado.org/resources.htm   303-321-3104
NAMI Colorado is a statewide nonprofit organization whose mission is to give strength and hope to individuals with mental illness and their families.  This website includes numerous listings; scroll down to the section on Colorado. There is duplication between this website and the CDHS website above.

Colorado Suicide & Crisis Hotlines
http://suicidehotlines.com/colorado.html 
   
A listing of Colorado suicide and crisis hotlines – scroll down the page for community listings. 

Exempla Healthcare – West Pines
http://www.exempla.org/care/services/wp/      303-467-4080          

West Pines, located on Lutheran Parkway in Wheatridge, offers evaluations and short-term hospitalization with 24-hour nursing care to adults and seniors with behavioral health and chemical dependency problems.

Parents Surviving Suicide

Lakewood Chapter – contact Doris Walker 303-988-3567

Colorado Alcoholics Anonymous
http://www.coloradoaa.org/

This website offers links to local chapters of AA and a wealth of other information relating to alcohol abuse.

AMEND
http://www.amendinc.org       303-832-6363
AMEND is a nonprofit organization working to end domestic violence by providing counseling to men who have been abusive, advocacy and support to their partners and children, and education to the community.

Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter 
http://www.alzrockymtn.org/

American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp

American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200000

Elder Care Locator
http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare/Public/Home.asp
Information for seniors and their caregivers.

Family Caregiver Alliance
http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/home.jsp
Information and support for caregivers and families of victims with long-term, chronic, and terminal conditions.