United Way’s 2-1-1 is a free, multilingual service that is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week and refers callers to non-emergency health and human services.
Adams County Social Services Department Community Resource Office, 303-227-2303, provides information regarding programs offered through Adams County Social Services also provides information and referrals regarding resources available in the community for the residents of AdamsCounty such as: rent, utilities, counseling, shelter clothing and many other areas.
CHILD HEALTH PLAN PLUS / CHP+: 1-800-359-1991, http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/HCPF/HCPF/1197969485551, CHP+ is health insurance coverage for low income children (18 years of age and younger) and pregnant women (19 years of age and older) Colorado residents.
FREE COMPUTERS: The Rangeview Public Library District (Thornton - 8992 N. Washington Street, 303-287-2514; Northglenn - 105th and Huron, 303-452-7534; Brighton – 575 South 8th Ave, 303-659-2572)offers free access to computers to search for services, apply for jobs or assistance online, and to create or update your resume. 13 computers/30 minute time limit. Free wireless access available.
GROCERIES: Community Resource Office - Adams County Social Services Department , 303-227-2303
Free and Reduced School Lunch Programs:
·Adams Five Star District 12(720-972-4195 http://www.adams12.org/en/lunches_free_and_reduced)
·Brighton 27J (303-655-2900 for application information)
His Hands Food Cupboard - The Worship Center, 303-659-5456 Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 303-452-2041 Northglenn Christian Church Food Bank, 303-452-3787 Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 303-452-5478 Northwest Emergency Assistance Center-- Catholic Charities, 720-974-1579
BenefitsCheckUp CO The National Council of Aging created this website to help older adults to quickly identify programs that may improve the quality of their lives. You take 10 or 15 minutes to enter information about your financial situation into an online questionnaire. BenefitsCheckUp is completely confidential. www.benefitscheckup.org
Colorado Housing Counseling Coalition – CHCC, Promoting Financial Education to Prevent Predatory Lending CO The Colorado Housing Counseling Coalition promotes financial education to prevent predatory lending, help stop foreclosure, debt management or assist with loss mitigation. Protect yourself with Financial Knowledge before you sign any documents - browse our website and learn about HUD Approved Counseling Agencies and plan to attend some classes. www.ColoradoHousingCounseling.org
Don't Borrow Trouble Understand your rights CO Don't Borrow Trouble is an informative website that helps consumers become better-educated in regard to home buying, refinancing and the mortgage process. The best defense against predatory lending is understanding the rights of homeowners. www.DontBorrowTroubleCO.org
Eldercare Locator CO Tel: 800-677-1116 The Eldercare Locator helps older adults and their caregivers find local services & housing options for seniors. If you want more specific references call us at 1-800-677-1116, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time. www.eldercare.gov
Hud.gov Website CO Hud.gov website offers information on staying in your home, locating public assistance housing, protecting yourself against fraud and much more. www.hud.gov
Meals on Wheels Association of America – MOWAA CO Meals on Wheels Association of America - MOWAA is a national, nonprofit organization providing training and grants to programs that provide food to older people, and those who are frail, disabled, at-risk, or homebound. They have website search feature to look for services in your area. www.mowaa.org
Seniors, Inc. - Energy Assistance 5840 E. Evans Denver CO 80222 Tel: 303-300-6900 Seniors, Inc works with Xcel Energy and Energy Outreach Colorado to provide limited assistance to individuals who are having trouble paying their heating bills. Applicants must be 55 and over, live in the metro Denver area and be at least one payment behind to be eligible. Additional conditions apply. Please contact the energy assistance line at 303-300-6956 for more information. www.seniorsinc.org
U. S. Department of Labor - Pension and Welfare Benefits Admin CO U. S. Department of Labor - Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration - PWBA protects the integrity of private pension, health, and other employee benefit plans. They provide information on pensions, health care benefits, 401(k) and cash balance plans, retirement planning, and retiree health benefits. www.dol.gov/pwba/welcome.html
Energy Resources –
AdamsCounty (Leap & CIP Crisis Intervention) CO 303-227-2378
Xcel Energy CO 800-331-5262
Senio Citizen Tax Rebate Program (dist. 12) -720-972-4149
Financial Assistance
Association of Senior Citizens CO 303-455-9642
Catholic Charities & Community Services CO 303-742-0828
Friends of ManCO 303-798-2342
Housing Choice Voucher Program/Commerce City CO 303-289-3698
Jewish Family Services CO 303-597-5000
Metro Caring CO 303-860-7200
Salvation ArmyCO 303-296-2456
Senior Hub CO 303-426-4408
Seniors! Inc. Money Management CO 303-300-6900
Seniors' Resource Center/Mountain Services Prog CO 303-674-2843
Seniors' Resource Center/Social Work Program CO 303-238-8151
Food Assistance
Adams Cty Food Distribution (Tues.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.7111 E. 56th Ave.DenverCO80022 303-286-4191
Arapahoe County Food Distribution CO 303-730-1920
Catholic Charities CO 303-742-0828
Christian Action Guild (Golden Area 80401 or 80403 zip code re CO 303-279-5674
Emergency Food Assistance Info (DRCOG) CO 303-455-1000
Emergency Food Bank - Senior Hub (AdamsCounty)2360 W. 90th Ave.DenverCO80260 303-426-4408
Food Bank of the Rockies 10700 E. 45th Ave. Denver CO 80239 303-371-9250
