Connect to Community Resources: Health, Housing & More

Basic Needs & Helplines

Practical support to help families meet everyday essentials, including food, clothing, and financial stability.

Community Support Organizations

Mile High United Way 211
Multilingual and confidential service that connects individuals and families to critical resources including food, shelter, rental assistance, childcare, and more.
Phone: 211
211 Colorado.org

UnitedWayDenver.org
Resources for individuals including:

Financial counseling
Tax assistance
Employment counseling
Legal services
Managing utility payments
Food
Housing
Medical/Dental care

ArapaSOURCE
Arapahoe County’s resource location application. Access eighteen different resource types including childcare, clothing, dental assistance, family services and support, shelter and housing and more.
ArapaSOURCE

Servicios De La Raza
Bilingual human services organization committed to serving the Colorado community with culturally and linguistically responsive social servies.
Servicios De La Raza

Resources include:

Food
Clothing
Health Services
Career Development
Victim Support
Re-Entry Program
Youth Initiatives

SNAP & WIC Food Assistance

SNAP food assistance helps low-income individuals and families with the costs of purchasing food. This program is a supplement to a household’s nutritional needs for the month. Once approved, food assistance benefits are issued to a Quest Card, which works like a debit card.

Adams County (303) 227-2350
Douglas County (303) 688-4825
Arapahoe County (in Aurora) (303) 636-1130 or (in Littleton) (303) 734-4300
Jefferson County (303) 271-4339
Denver County (720) 944-3666

SNAP Support Line (800) 816-4451
Colorado SNAP Program

WIC is a supplemental food assistance program for women, infants and children.
Arapahoe County Public Health (303) 734-5405
Arapahoe County WIC Program

Other Food Assistance Resources

Please call locations first to find out eligibility requirements.

Cherry Creek School-Based Resource Pantries
Some Cherry Creek Schools operate food and resource pantries in their school buildings for students and their families only. Please contact your school directly to see if they operate a pantry at their location.

You can also contact the Student & Family Resources Team at (720) 886-7094 for assistance.

2-1-1 Colorado
Free, confidential, and multilingual community referral service that connects callers with resources that provide food and other types of assistance.
Phone: 2-1-1
211Colorado.org

ArapaSOURCE
Arapahoe County’s site for quickly connecting people to the resources they need, including food assistance. Available in English and Spanish.
ArapaSOURCE

Feeding Colorado
Collaborative group among all Colorado Food Banks.
Feeding Colorado

Food Bank of the Rockies
Coordination with hunger relief partners, distribution hub for food, and direct food programs.
(303) 371-9250
FoodBankRockies.org

Hope Starts Here (at The Porch Church)
Food Pantry and other resources.
19401 E Chenango Drive
Centennial, CO 80015
(303) 328-3464
HopeStartsHere.org

Hunger Free Colorado
Connection to food resources.
(855) 855-4626
HungerFreeColorado.org

Jewish Family Service
Food Pantry and other services.
(303) 597-5000
3201 South Tamarac Drive, Denver, CO 80231
JewishFamilyService.org

Plentiful App
Download the Plentiful App to quickly find nearby food pantries.

Salvation Army
Salvation Army Food Pantries and Hunger Relief

Salvation Army - Aurora
802 Quari Court, Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-1965
Aurora Salvation Army

Salvation Army - Centennial
Food Pantry and other services.
3900 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80122
(303) 779-9662
Centennial Salvation Army

SECOR Cares
Free food market serving residents of Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert Counties. Call for information.
17151 Pine Lane, Parker, CO 80134
(720) 842-5621
SECORCares.com

Clothing Resources

Please call locations first to find out eligibility requirements.

Clothes to Kids of Denver
2890 S Colorado Boulevard, Suite M-3, Denver, CO 80222
(720) 379-4630
Hours: Shopping is by Appointment Only
Tuesday–Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Dress for Success
Professional clothing for women.
(303) 832-1889

Mile High Behavioral Healthcare
Gender affirming clothing.
(303) 761-0200

Employment Assistance

Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
Various Locations
Ph: (303) 636-1160
Fax: (303) 636-1250
TTY: (303) 636-1207
Open: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
ADworks.org

Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Job assistance for individuals with disabilities.
(303) 318-8571

Mile High Workshop
Create employment opportunities and provide job training for members of our community seeking to rebuild from additions, homelessness, and incarceration.
(720) 446-8612

Colorado Employment First
Job assistance for individuals with disabilities.
EmploymentFirstColorado.org

CCSD Language Support Services

Health & Wellness

Resources to keep your family physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy.

Health First Colorado (Medicaid) & CHP+ Enrollment Assistance

Health & Dental Care

STRIDE School-Based Community Health Centers
(303) 778-7433
STRIDE Community Health has partnered with CCSD to establish three standalone, school-based community health centers (SBCHCs) located at Horizon Community Middle School, Overland High/Prairie Middle School campus, and Smoky Hill High School. The STRIDE SBCHCs offer students, their families, the community, and staff more comprehensive and equitable primary clinic healthcare options.

Horizon Community Middle School
3981 S Reservoir Road, Unit A, Aurora, CO 80013
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Closed 12:00-1:00 pm for lunch
Medical visits also available by telehealth

Overland High School
12400 E Jewell Avenue, Unit A, Aurora, CO 80012
Monday- Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Closed 12:00-1:00 pm for lunch

Smoky Hill High School
16100 E Smoky Hill Road, Unit A, Aurora, CO 80015
Monday- Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Closed 12:00-1:00 pm for lunch

American Red Cross
(303) 722-7474

Center for Disease Control
(800) 232-4636 AIDS Hotline

Children’s Hospital Pediatric Dental Center
(720) 777-6788

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
(303) 692-2000
Chronic diseases, emergency care, foodborne illnesses, health access, health facilities, healthy eating and active living, immunizations, infectious diseases, Influenza, Injury prevention, maternal and child health, medical marijuana, nutrition, obesity, Oral health, resources with babies, sexual and reproductive health, sexually transmitted infections (STI) and HIV, suicide prevention, youth tobacco prevention and women’s health.

Assistance applying for Health First Colorado
Colorado’s Medicaid Program and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)
(800) 221-3943

Kids In Need of Dentistry
(303) 733-3710

Planned Parenthood - Locations include
Aurora - 1284 S Abilene, (303) 671-7526
Denver - 921 E 14th Avenue, (303) 832-5069
Littleton - 131 W County Line Road, (303) 798-0963

Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center
(800) 222-1222
Deaf Access/TTY 1-303-739-1127

Mental Health Counseling

Hazel Health
Cherry Creek School District has partnered with Hazel Health to provide access to quality health care services for all students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.
Hazel Health website

All Health Network (Arapahoe/Douglas)
155 Inverness Drive W, Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 730-8858
AllHealthNetwork.org

IMatter
6 free counseling sessions, ages 18 and under
IMatterColorado.org

Aurora Mental Health
11059 E Bethany Drive, #200, Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 617-2300
www.AuroraMHR.org

Drug and Alcohol Counseling

Period Products in Schools

CCSD IS YOUR PERIOD PARTNER

What it is

The Period Partner Project provides free menstrual products in female and gender-neutral middle and high school bathrooms, in special programs, and in school health clinics across grade levels. This project aligns with the CCSD Core Values of Growth Mindset, Equity, Whole Wellbeing, Engagement, and Relationships.

Growth Mindset

De-Stigmatize

More than 1 in 3 young people have been shamed or teased because of their period
69% feel embarrassed when they have to bring period products to the bathroom
65% believe society teaches people to be ashamed of their periods
71% feel self-conscious during their period

Dignity
Menstrual products are basic necessities, and the inability to access them affects a student's desired dignity through the freedom to study, be healthy, and participate wholly in society without fear, coercion, violence or discrimination.

Equity

16% of students have chosen to buy period products over food or clothes
Almost 50% of Black and Latinx students feel they are not able to do their best school work because of a lack of access to period products
82% of students agree that if there is free toilet paper in bathrooms, there should be free menstrual products, and 84% think menstrual products are just as important as toilet paper or soap in public bathrooms

Whole Wellbeing

51% of students have worn period products for longer than recommended
23% of U.S. teens have struggled to afford period products or were not able to purchase them at all
Two-thirds of teens have felt stress due to a lack of access to period products
58% of young girls lose confidence at puberty

Engagement

25% (1 in 4 teens) have missed class because of a lack of access to period products
66% do not want to be at school when they are on their period

Legislation

Colorado legislation passed in 2024 requiring schools to provide free period products in applicable restrooms

Relationships

81% of young menstruators agree that it’s important for everyone to understand the issue of lack of access to period products, not just people with periods
Nearly 3 out of 4 young women believe that boys and men need to be involved in the conversation about periods

All data is from either the “It’s Time to Talk” Report or the “State of the Period” White Papers and were based on studies conducted in the United States. (It's Time to Talk), (State of the Period 2018, and State of the Period 2021).

Housing

Support to secure safe, stable, and affordable housing for your family.

Utilities Energy Assistance

Rental Assistance

Transitional Housing for Families

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Family Support Services
2111 Champa Street, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 293-2217
Providing housing, healthcare and a range of other services for homeless individuals, couples and families.

Decatur Place
1155 Decatur Street, Denver, CO 80204
(303) 893-2718
Apartments for families that are homeless
MercyHousing.org

Warren Village
1323 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218
(303) 321-2345
At Warren Village, we know that a better life begins with safe, secure housing.

Archdiocesan Housing/Catholic Charities
4045 Pecos Street, Suite A, Denver, CO 80211
(303) 830-0215
Several subsidized family housing units in Denver. Contact above phone number for application.

Denver Rescue Mission
Family Services, 6100 Smith Road, Denver, CO 80216
(303) 297-1815
Provides emergency care to the poor and homeless and is an entry point for many of our New Life Program participants.

Denver Rescue Mission - Champa House
2544 Champa Street, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-9961
Single mothers can live with their children and receive counseling, further education, and emotional support.

Family Homestead
999 Decatur, P.O. Box 40186, Denver, CO 80204
(303) 623-6514
Provides independent housing and case management for a maximum period of six months for families.

Joshua Station/Mile High Ministries
2330 W Mulberry Place, Denver, CO 80204
(303) 839-5198
Families must have children to be admitted into the program.

Salvation Army - Lambuth Center
802 Quari Court, Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-1965
Provides transitional housing and food for single and two parent families with children age 17 and under.

Salvation Army Connection Center
(303) 295-3366
The Salvation Army provides year-round programs to help families in need.

Volunteers of America - Family Housing Program
2660 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 297-0408
Services for chronically homeless individuals, the mentally ill, low-income families, women and children seeking refuge from a domestic violence situation, and female veterans dealing with PTSD.

Comitis Crisis Center
2178 Victor Street, Aurora, CO 80045
(303) 341-9160

Still Water Housing/Open Door Ministries
1530 Marion Street, Denver, CO 80218
(303) 830-2201
This is a transitional home for women, primarily targeting those with addictions and other destructive lifestyles.

Marisoi Homes (Catholic Charities)
(855) 777-5280

Samaritan House (accepts undocumented individuals)
2301 Lawrence Street, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-0241
Provides short- and long-term housing and supportive services to help people become self-reliant.

Growing Home
3489 West 72nd Avenue, #112, Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 426-0430

Family Tree House of Hope
(303) 762-9525

Goals
(303) 693-1241

Wheat Ridge
(303) 467-2604

Crisis & Emergency

Immediate help when urgent situations arise.

Emergency Services

Three Birds Alliance (Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter)
Pathways to healing and hope for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. Emergency shelter and extended-stay care, crisis line, and licensed counseling.
(303) 343-1851 (available 24/7)
ThreeBirdsAlliance.org

Denver Rescue Mission
Committed to helping people who are experiencing homelessness and addiction change their lives. Includes emergency services, rehabilitation, transitional programs, and community outreach.
(303) 297-1815
DenverRescueMission.org

The Blue Bench (Rape Assistance and Awareness Program)
Advocacy, scientifically-supported prevention programs and low to no-cost client services including a hotline, therapy, and case management.
(303) 322-7273 (available 24/7, English & Spanish)
TheBlueBench.org

National Runaway Hotline
Crisis services for youth and adults available 24/7.
1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
1800RunAway.org

Servicios De La Raza
Culturally and linguistically responsive social services, providing vital resources that empower individuals and strengthen communities.
(303) 458-5851 (Spanish)
ServiciosDeLaRaza.org

The Trevor Project Hotline
Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S via text, chat, or phone. The Trevor Project is 100% confidential and 100% free.
The Trevor Project Hotline
Call 1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678-678
Chat with The Trevor Project

Nationwide suicide prevention hotline, available 24/7.

Free, confidential, and immediate help for any mental health, substance use, or emotional crisis.

Anonymously report anything that concerns or threatens you, your friends, family, school, or community.

Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger, seriously hurt, or having a life-threatening emergency.

Suicide Awareness

Substance Use Education, Prevention, and Intervention

Getting Around & Getting Care

Resources to help families with transportation, childcare, and caring for pets—making daily life easier.

Transportation

Day Care

Colorado Shines
1575 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80203
(877) 338-2273
ColoradoShines.com

Cherry Creek School District Extended Child Services (ECS)

Before and After School Programs
Full-Day Programs
Summer Camps
Preschool Enrichment

CCSD Extended Child Services website

CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CCAP)
The Low-Income Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) provides financial assistance to eligible low-income families who need child care to support their efforts toward self -sufficiency.

For more information on CCAP, visit Colorado Department of Early Childhood.