Resources

Resources

General Resources

Colorado Department of Human Services
http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/

Division for Developmental Disabilities
http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/ddd/

CCB Partners
http://www.ccbpartners.org/

Community Centered Boards
http://www.denveroptions.org/resources_boards.php

Colorado Department of Education
http://www.cde.state.co.us/

Denver Public Schools
http://www.dpsk12.org/

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/dvr/

Guardianship Alliance
http://guardianshipallianceofcolorado.org/

American Association on Mental Retardation
http://www.aamr.org/

Caring Connection
Long list of community resources for food banks, shelters, rent assistance, clinics, domestic violence, etc.
http://www.caringconnection.org/

Sarah Brown Funds
A cooperative fund between DDHS and the non-profit agency, Sarah Brown. Any person receiving services through DDHS (Medicaid, SSI, HCBS waivers, food stamps, etc.) is eligible. The committee meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of very month at 2 pm. Requests are due by noon the day of the meeting. For rental assistance, please use the General Assistance number at (720) 944-2031 or (720) 944-2174.

AV Hunter Trust
The focus of this fund is to assist low-inocme, working poor and those who have no other resources available for the procurement of Durable Medical Equipment. (303) 399-5450
http://www.avhuntertrust.org/

Catholic Charities
Provides emergency assistance for food, diapers, personal care items such as soap and shampoo, tokens for work-related travel, or help paying your rent, a utility bill or a prescription.
http://www.ccdenver.org/

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US Department of Education

Special Education Technical Assistance and Dissemination Network
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.html

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Assistive Technology

Family Center on Technology and Disability
Information and resources on Technical Assistance resources
http://www.fctd.info/

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Disabilities Resource Directories

Mile High United Way
Dial 211 to speak with a bilingual call specialist Health, Human Services, Child Care, Rent Assistance, etc
http://www.unitedwaydenver.org/site/PageServer?pagename=gethelp_search

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Disability Resources

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
Lean the Signs. Act Early
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/

Kid Power
Information on Processing Language and Sensory Resources
http://www.kidpower.org/

Special Child
Resources for parents and caregivers of children with special needs
http://www.specialchild.com/index.html

Autism Society of Colorado
http://www.autismcolorado.org/

Denver Adult Down Syndrome Clinic
http://www.denverdsclinic.org/

Mile High Down Syndrome Association
Adult Down syndrome Clinic
http://www.mhdsa.org/

Cerebral Palsy Foundation
Information, articles, resources
http://www.ucp.org/

Anchor Center for Blind Children
Resources for children living with blindness
http://www.anchorcenter.org/

Colorado Home Intervention Program (CHIP)
Information for infants/toddlers who are deaf and hard of hearing
http://www.csdb.org/chip/ch_main.html

Sensory Integration and Processing
FAQ's, Resources, Activities
http://www.sinetwork.org/

H.E.A.R.S. Program
Hearing, Education, and Rehabilitative Services provides hearing aids to adults 18 years of age and over at no, low or an affordable cost to people who could not otherwise afford them.
http://co.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=CODR_hears

Open Book
Provides reading classes for individuals who have a reading level below 6th grade.
1547 Gaylord St., Suite 301
Denver, CO 80206

Meals on Wheels
Provides warm meals delivered to homes of homebound individuals.
http://www.voacolorado.org/

Magic Moments
They provide an opportunity for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities to participate in musical and theatrical opportunities.
http://www.magicmomentsinc.org/

ARC Disability Advocate
http://www.arcofdenver.org/

Brain Injury Association of Colorado
http://www.biacolorado.org/index.php?page=tbi

Colorado Cross Disability Coalition
CCDC provides advocacy services and legal resources for people with disabilities. Organization is run and directed solely by people with disabilities.
http://www.ccdconline.org/

Family Voices of Colorado
Family Voices assists families, services providers and other advocates in
navigating health care and other services necessary for people with chronic
health and/or disability related issues and needs. Family Voices can assist
consumers in accessing public and private health and related systems.
Although the focus is on children, adults are also encouraged to call.
http://www.familyvoicesco.org/

People First
A self-advocacy organization for people with developmental disabilities.
Ken Dwenger
(303) 964-3219

Ombudsman
Helps to resolve problems with health and managed care and helps individuals exercise healthcare rights.
(303) 830-3560

HILLS, Inc. (Healthy Independent Leisure and LifestyleS)
Provides affordable social, recreation and vacation programs for people with developmental disabilities with a focus on teaching healthy lifestyle skills. http://www.hills-inc.org/

Bethesda Institute
Grief/Loss Workbook for individuals with disabilities. Click here to go directly to the workbook.
http://bethesdalutherancommunities.org/

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Financial/Health/Insurance Resources

Medicaid
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/home/medicaid.asp

Social Security
http://www.ssa.gov/

Children's Medical Waiver
Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)
http://www.cchp.org/

Kids Health
Health and Resources for parents&professionals
http://www.kidshealth.org/

Share Colorado
Helps individuals lower the cost of groceries. No qualifications to receive grocery assistance.
http://www.sharecolorado.org/

Friends of Man
Provides financial assistance with wheelchairs, prostheses, eyeglasses, hearing aids, medications, and medical bills. Friends of Man does not help with rent, utilities, deposits or any past bills. Applications must come from a referring professional.
http://www.friendsofman.org/

Colorado Ingredient Care Program
The CICP provides discounted health care services to low income individuals at participating providers. You can qualify even if you have Medicare. CICP is not a health insurance program.
http://www.chcpf.state.co.us/

ACS Community LIFT
Medical clinic held every Tuesday afternoon from 1 to 3 for people without health insurance.They do not require an ID.
Appointment line: (303) 935-7230

Needy Meds
Helps locate assistance programs for prescription medications.
http://www.needymeds.com/

National Foundation of the Dentistry for the Handicapped (NFDH)
NFDH is committed to arranging comprehensive dental treatment and long-term preventive services to needy disabled, elderly or medically compromised individuals.
http://www.nfdh.org/

Inner City Health Clinic
Inner City Health Clinic is a non-profit, volunteer based health care facility committed to improving the health of low-income and medically uninsured families.
http://www.innercityhealth.com/

Hal Wright, Financial Advisor
Helps families develop financial planning for individuals with disabilities.
hvwright@wradvisors.com

Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities
Helps manage a Medicaid approved disability trust.
http://www.codisabilitytrust.org/

Golden Financial Services
Provides assistance for financial planning.
(303) 785-1195

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Early Intervention Resources

Child Care Resources

Qualistar
http://www.corra.org/

Early Intervention Colorado
http://www.eicolorado.org
Supports and Services for Infants, Toddlers and Their Family

Sensory Integration and Processing
FAQ's , Resources, Activities for Children
http://www.sinetwork.org/

National Center on Birth defects and Developmental Disabilities
Learn the Signs. Act Early
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/

American Academy of Pediatrics
Bright Futures
http://www.aap.org/

Children's Hospital Family Health Library
Medical disorders, prematurity, children's health topics
http://www.thechildrenshospital.org/public/dep/detail.cfm?
RecordID=1087

National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
Eligibility Definitions for Infants/Toddlers Under IDEA
http://www.nectac.org/

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Disability Information on Infants, Toddlers, Children&Youth
IDEA: Early Intervention/Special Education
No Child Left Behind

http://www.nichcy.org/

First Signs
Early detection, First signs of a developmental delay/disability
Healthy Development, Autism
http://www.firstsigns.org/

Child Development Information
Understanding child development, improving your child's behavior,
Childhood disorders, parenting information for teens
http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/

Kid Source
Articles on all types of newborn disabilities from learning to physical. Excellent information resource for parents of young children
http://www.kidsource.com

Your Baby Today
Developmental milestones in baby development
http://www.yourbabytoday.com/

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Parenting and Parent Support/Education

Parent to Parent of Colorado
Parent to Parent of Colorado offers free support for parents with children with special health care needs or disabilities.
http:// www.p2p-co.org/

Disability Specific Resource Guide

Family Voices
Parent Education/Advocacy/Insurance/Medicaid
http://www.familyvoices.org/

PEAK Parent Center
http://www.peakparent.org/

El Grupo Vida
http://www.elgrupovida.org/

Lifelong Education Services
Lifelong is offering a new program through the Colorado Works Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Grant.
Lifelong Education Services

Guardianship Alliance
FAQs about guardianship as well as classes on guardianship.
http://www.guardianshipallianceofcolorado.org/

CCAP
The Denver County Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is a federally-funded program that helps eligible low-income families pay for childcare.
http://www.denvergov.org/

Remembering Alexis: Finding Perspective in Life and Loss
Novel by Margaret Marshall Rhyne; Discusses the parent perspective on raising a child with developmental disabilities.
http://www.rememberingalexis.com/

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Children and Young Adults

Denver Options' Calendar

Special Olympics of Colorado
http://www.specialolympicsco.org/

Denver Parks&Recreation
http://www.denvergov.org/dephome.asp?depid=34

Adams Camp
http://www.adamscamp.org/

Brain Injury Partners: Navigating the School System
Designed to give parents of school-aged children with a brain injury the skills they need to become successful advocates. The program was funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and made in collaboration with the Brain Injury Association of America. http://free.braininjurypartners.com

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Housing Resources

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
For families who need housing immediately. Assist families by providing temporary housing. Often refer families to longer-term transitional housing. Includes long list of resources for individuals and families in need of housing, food banks, and legal assistance.
http://www.coloradocoalition.org/

Rebuilding Together
Preserves affordable housing by bringing volunteers and communities together to rehabilitate the homes of low-income homeowners.
http://www.rebuildingtogether.org/

The Emergency Home Repair (EHR)
Designed to repair plumbing, leaking roofs, heating, hazardous furnace or sewer system and electrical problems that pose an immediate danger to the health and safety of very low-income Denver homeowners. The program provides deferred loans.
http://www.milehigh.com/

Eviction Assistance
Through the Denver Department of Human Services
http://www.denvergov.org/

Home Builders Association
Home adaptation services are offered to people with disabilities who have exhausted all other resources. HBA provides home adaptation including wheelchair ramps, accessible entry points and modified appliances.
http://www.hbfdenver.org/

Denver Housing Authority
The Denver Housing Authority is a quasi-municipal corporation that provides affordable housing to more than 23,000 very low, low and middle income individuals and families.
http://www.dhanet.com/

Aurora Housing Authority
AHA is committed to providing safe, decent, affordable housing to our community and proudly serves many groups including: families, seniors, disabled residents and homeless.
http://www.aurorahousing.org/

Arch Diocesan Housing
Archidocesan Housing provides affordable, service-enriched housing for individuals and families who cannot access decent housing in the broader market place.
http://www.archdiocesanhousing.org/

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Legal Assistance

Colorado Legal Services
http://www.coloradolegalservices.org/

The Legal Center for People with Disabilties
http://www.thelegalcenter.org/

Metro Volunteer Lawyers
http://www.metrovolunteerlawyers.org/

Guardianship Information
http://www.courts.state.co.us/

Legal Aid
Provides legal assistance to low income individuals.
http://www.legalaidfoundation.org/

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Mental Health Resources

MDS Counseling Services
This program serves children, adults and families who are ineligible for state-funding counseling services, or do not have adequate insurance coverage or the financial resources to pay for counseling through the private sector.
http://www.mdscounseling.org/

Mental Health Center of Denver
MHCD is the community mental health center for Denver County.
http://www.mhcd.org/

Jefferson County for Mental Health
A private not-for-profit mental health center, Jefferson Center has a broad mix of services to meet the needs of residents in Jeffereson, Gilpin and Clear Creek county.
http://www.jcmh.org/

Summit Center
Summit Center, Jefferson Center's Clubhouse Program, builds and develops relationships, and provides social and employment skills.
http://www.summitcenter.org/

Community Reach Center
The designated mental health provider for individuals eligible for Medicaid in Adams county. CRC provides integrated care that marries mental healthcare with primary healthcare, in order to support the overall health and recovery of its clients.
http://www.communityreachcenter.org/

Aurora Mental Health
Aurora Mental Health Center is a private, non-profit community mental health organization serving people with a wide range of mental health needs.
http://www.aumhc.org/

Servicios de la Raza
Provides domestic violence victim services, mental health services such as counseling, and psychiatric and medication evaluation (paid for through Medicaid or self-pay, sliding scale) and emergency services such as food and clothing banks.
http://www.serviciosdelaraza.org/

CHARG Resource Center
Program designed to serve people with mental illness over the age of 18. CHARG offers a drop-in center with a variety of social and health services and advocacy support and information.
http://www.charg.org/

Mental Health Referrals in the Denver Area
List of counselors who provide sliding scale services.
Mental Health Referrals

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