Community Resources
| General | Health |
| Child Welfare | Health Insurance |
| Domestic Violence | Housing/Shelter |
| Employment/Unemployment | Law/Legal |
| Food/Nutrition | Senior Resources |
Disclaimer: The Health and Medicine section of the Denver Public Library Web site is intended to provide easy access to quality health information of interest to residents throughout Denver who want to be informed about health issues for themselves, their families, and their community. It is not intended as an endorsement of all the information at each linked site or organization. The Denver Public Library does not provide medical or health care advice. We recommend that you evaluate all health information with care, and that you discuss what you find here with your doctor or licensed health professional before making changes involving your health.
General
311 Denver
Non-emergency help is a phone call away.
Mile
High United Way
Assistance with different problems and needs.
Colorado 211
Search for particular resources in your area by
zip code.
RTD Access a Ride Transportation for those who are not able to use RTD's regular buses and who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Mental Help Net's American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse Search the Sourcebook for self-help organizations and groups. Enter a word, word fragment, or phrase, or scroll through their extensive list. See also their Toll-Free Phone Numbers list.
Colorado Nonprofit Association Search for association members whose work relates to particular health issues.
Community organizations working to make Denver a healthier place to live
State of Colorado
Official Colorado State government web site.
City of Denver
Denver city government official web site.
Adult
Services Programs
Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND) & Aid to the Blind (AB), LEAP
(Low Income Energy Assistance Program), Adult Protection, Long Term
Care, Other Programs, Old Age Pension, Non Public Assistance Food
Stamps.
Denver
Residents Resources
Residents can quickly find the resources they need in the collection
of links.
Government
Benefits
Designed to help citizens find out what government benefits they may
be eligible to receive. Links to benefit programs for all types of
people: elderly, veterans, low-income citizens, students, farmers,
parents, disaster victims and many more.
Child Welfare
Report
Child Abuse
Information and telephone number.
Domestic Violence
Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Crisis Lines
There are crisis lines throughout Colorado or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY).
Employment/Unemployment
Colorado
Unemployment Insurance
Provides temporary and partial wage replacement to workers who have become unemployed through no fault of their own.
Denver's Office of Economic Development
Assists workers with resume preparation, training, and more. Youth opportunities, too.
Food/Nutrition
Volunteers of America
Meals on Wheels and more.
TEFAP: The Emergency Food Assistance Program
For public or private nonprofit organizations as well as individuals. The state contact person for TEFAP can assist you.
See also:
Health
Getting Help in Denver
Lists phone numbers, low cost clinics and more.
Colorado
Division of Aging and Adult Services
Information and referral, financial and medical support, affordable
housing, employment, nutrition, advocacy, legal, transportation and
more.
Health Insurance
Colorado's
Child Health Plan Plus
A low-cost health insurance program for uninsured Colorado children
ages 18 and under whose families earn or own too much to qualify for
Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance. En
español
CoverColorado
A non-profit entity created by the Colorado Legislature to provide
comprehensive major medical insurance for eligible Colorado residents
who because of a pre-existing medical condition, are unable to get
coverage from private insurers.
Medicare
and Medigap Insurance
What it is and how to buy.
Workers
Compensation Information Center
Online publications and guides, attorney list, medical topics, frequently
asked questions and more. En
español
State of Colorado Division of Insurance
Consumer information and support on all kinds of insurance, including Medicare, Long Term Care, HMO's, prescription drug benefits and more. See also Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program
Housing/Shelter
Colorado
211
Search for particular resources in your area by
zip code.
LEAP
Short-term, temporary financial assistance to help low-income Colorado residents
pay winter home heating costs.
Denver's Road Home Homeless individuals in need of assistance can call 303-285-5258 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. If you reach voicemail, please leave a number where you can be contacted. The goal is to return your call within one hour. Should the situation warrant police involvement, please call either the Police
non-emergency number at 720-913-2000 or call 911.
Law/Legal
Colorado
Courts
The web site of the Colorado Judicial Branch.
Colorado
Legal Services
Coloradans can find self-help legal information, free or low cost
legal service providers, court information and other resources.
Colorado Public Defender
Provides criminal defense representation for indigent Colorado residents accused of a crime.
Landlord/Tenant Disputes
Resources from the Apartment Association - Metro Denver Division.
Senior Resources
Senior
Answers and Services
Assistance regarding housing, nursing home placement, health insurance, food supplies, and location of geriatric physicians.
Senior
Resource Directory (PDF)
From the Denver Region Area Agency on Aging.
Seniors
Resource Guide
Online directories of senior resources.
Denver Commission on Aging: Elder Resource Guide (PDF)
Phone numbers for adult day care, clothing suppliers, consumer fraud, dental programs, and more.
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Updated: April 27, 2009
