Mental Health
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Auraria Campus:
CU DENVER COUNSELING CENTER
Tivoli 454, 303-315-7270, Monday-Thursday, 8am-6pm
• Crisis line: 303-615-9911
• Crisis Drop-in Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11am-4pm; Friday, 10am-2pm
• NO Cost
MSU DENVER COUNSELING CENTER
Tivoli 651, 303-615-9988, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
• Crisis line: 303-615-9911
• NO Cost
CCD COUNSELING CENTER
Tivoli 245, 303-352-6436, Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5pm
• Crisis line: 303-615-9911
• Drop-ins: Monday-Thursday, 2-4pm
• 8 free sessions per academic year
CU DENVER PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES CENTER
North Classroom 4036, 303-315-7080, Monday-Thursday, 9am-8pm
Cost:
• Initial Comprehensive Evaluation (First 2hr visit) ($10.00)
• Therapy sessions for Auraria Campus students ($5.00)
• Therapy sessions for community members ($5-$25, sliding scale)
• Psychological Testing ($500)
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Blue Bench (Serves Sexual Violence Survivors)
Colorado Crisis Services
The Center for Trauma and Resilience
Denver Children’s Advocacy Center
Family Tree
WINGS Foundation (Serves Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse)
BetterHelp: 3 months of free counseling for student survivors
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Aurora Mental Health Center - Mental Health Care And Counseling
Community Reach Center – Mental Health Services
Ideas Directed At Ending Abuse
Jewish Family Service Of Colorado - Outpatient Mental Health Counseling
Maria Droste Counseling Center
Wellpower (Formerly Mental Health Center Of Denver)
Servicios De La Raza
Creative Counseling Center
Denver Health
The Umbrella Collective: anti-oppression focused therapy collective, take Medicaid and private pay, https://www.umbrellacollective.org
Native American Counseling and Healing Collective: focus on Indigenous populations, takes Medicaid, https://www.nacahc.org/our-services
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Aurora Mental Health Center - Mental Health Care And Counseling
Community Reach Center – Mental Health Services
Jewish Family Service Of Colorado - Outpatient Mental Health Counseling
Maria Droste Counseling Center
Wellpower (Formerly Mental Health Center Of Denver)
Creative Counseling Center
Denver Health
The Umbrella Collective: anti-oppression focused therapy collective, take Medicaid and private pay, https://www.umbrellacollective.org
Native American Counseling and Healing Collective: focus on Indigenous populations, takes Medicaid, https://www.nacahc.org/our-services
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Aurora Mental Health Center - Mental Health Care And Counseling
Servicios De La Raza
Creative Counseling Center
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Community Reach Center – Mental Health Services
Jewish Family Service Of Colorado - Outpatient Mental Health Counseling
Maria Droste Counseling Center
Wellpower (Formerly Mental Health Center Of Denver)
Servicios De La Raza
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· Together Estranged, made for children who have gone no or low contact w/ parents, https://www.togetherestranged.org
· Embodying Empowerment DV Support Group, cost associated but Medicaid taken, https://www.coloradocoherencecollective.com/embodying-empowerment-group
· Circle of Parents: free parenting support group hosted by Shiloh House, https://www.shilohhouse.org/circle-of-parents
· Muslim Family Services Support Groups, https://mfscolorado.org/what-we-do
Legal Resources
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Protection Orders
Family Court
Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Clinic (only 125% or below poverty line)
Housing
Disability
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Legal Support for Victims
Legal Support if you are a defendant
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Other Basic Needs
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Denver Rescue Mission Furniture Distribution, https://denverrescuemission.org/get-help/#community-outreach
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PCs for People: provides low cost tech equipment to low income individuals, https://www.pcsforpeople.org/get-tech/
Lifeline Phone Service: free phone for low-income individuals, https://qlinkwireless.com/lifeline-eligibility/
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Hunger Free Colorado, https://hungerfreecolorado.org
Metro Caring, https://metrocaring.org
Denver Rescue Mission Food Distribution, https://denverrescuemission.org/get-help/#community-outreach
The Action Center, https://theactioncenter.org/get-help/
Denver Food Rescue No Cost Grocery Program, https://denverfoodrescue.org/community-partners/
Hope and Help Center Food Pantry, https://www.helpandhopecenter.org/food-pantry
Englewood’s Table, https://www.facebook.com/EnglewoodsTable/
Servicios de la Raza Essential Services, https://serviciosdelaraza.org/services/essential-services/
Kaizen Food Rescue, https://www.kaizenfoodrescue.org/
Weinberg Food Pantry, https://www.jewishfamilyservice.org/services/denver-food-pantry
The Gathering Place Food Pantry, https://tgpdenver.org/what-we-do/meals.html
We Don’t Waste No Cost Food Market, https://www.wedontwaste.org/what-we-do/mobile-markets/
Two Parishes Food Bank, https://www.twinparishesfoodbank.org/
Arvada Rising Food Pantry: religiously affiliated, https://arvadarising.com/services
Denver Inner City Parish Food Pantry: religious affiliated, https://dicp.org/programs/food-pantry-resources/
Community Ministry Food Bank: religiously affiliated, https://comministry-denver.org/food-bank/
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Marsha’s Closet: clothing and gender-affirming products for trans and GNC individuals, https://www.transgendercenteroftherockies.org/marshas-closet
Auraria Sustainability Free Store: including clothing and home goods, https://www.sustainableauraria.org/freestore
Denver Rescue Mission Clothing Distribution, https://denverrescuemission.org/get-help/#community-outreach
The Action Center, https://theactioncenter.org/get-help/
Hope and Help Center Clothing Distribution, https://www.helpandhopecenter.org/get-help
Servicios de la Raza Essential Services, https://serviciosdelaraza.org/services/essential-services/
Bridget’s Boutique, https://tgpdenver.org/what-we-do/bridgets-boutique.html
I Support Girls D.A.S.H. Program: provides a kit of basic supplies for anyone leaving a DV situation, must have a safe address to have it mailed to, https://isupportthegirls.org/programs/ash-kits/dash/
Arvada Rising Clothing Bank: religiously affiliated, https://arvadarising.com/services
St. Francis Center Clothing, https://www.sfcdenver.org/programs-services/day-services/
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Arvada Rising Dental Clinic: religiously affiliated, https://arvadarising.com/services
Financial Resources
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UCD Emergency Financial Assistance: Loving Lynx Fund
UCD Financial Wellness
MSUD Student Emergency Fund
CCD Financial Assistance
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Help and Hope Center Financial Assistance: help Douglas and Elbert counties, with assistance w/ rent and utilities, https://www.helpandhopecenter.org/financial-assistance
CO Health Network Emergency Financial Assistance: only for those living w/ HIV or AIDS, assists w/ phone bills and utility bills, https://coloradohealthnetwork.org/support-services/financial-assistance/
Jefferson County General Financial Assistance, https://www.jeffco.us/2639/General-Assistance
Ceridian Cares: offers support of a variety of needs including bills, medical care, and more, https://www.ceridiancares.com/evaluation.html
Almost Home Inc. Financial Assistance: must reside in Weld or Adams county, offers rental, mortgage, and utility assistance, https://www.almosthomeonline.org/request-assistance
BIPOC Adult Industry Collective Mutual Aid Fund: meant for BIPOC sex workers who are experiencing hardship, https://www.bipoc-collective.org/
The Alexander Foundation Community Assistance Grant: one-time financial assistance for LGBTQ+ folks, for rent, utilities, medical expenses, and more, https://www.thealexanderfoundation.org/assistance-programs
Muslim Family Services Emergency Services, https://mfscolorado.org/what-we-do
Community Ministries Energy Bill Assistance: religiously affiliated, https://comministry-denver.org/energy-assistance/
Family Promise of Greater Denver Rental and Moving Assistance, https://www.fpgd.org/services
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Colorado Office of Victim Assistance (need advocate support to access)
Victim Compensation (need police report number to access)
Housing
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DV Shelter Search: https://www.domesticshelters.org
Delores Project
Denver, CO
(303) 534-5411
Crossroads Safe House- Ft Collins
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-3502
Safe Shelter at St. Vrain Valley:
Longmont, CO 80501
303-772-0432
Safehouse Denver
Denver, CO 80218
303-318-9959
Family Tree Roots of Courage
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 420-6752
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence
Boulder CO, 80304
303-449-8263
Gateway Domestic Violence Services
Aurora, CO 80040
303-343-1856
The Crisis Center at Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch, CO
303-688-1094
A Women’s Place
Greeley, CO
(970) 351-0476
My Sister's Place
Estes Park, CO
970-577-9781
After hours #: 970-586-4000
Alternatives to Violence
Loveland, CO 80537
Call: 970-669-5150
Text: 970-669-5157
Latimer House
no gender restrictions
Grand Junction, CO
https://www.hilltoplatimerhouse.org/services/short-term-emergency-safehouse
Tha Alliance
Salida, CO
Buena Vista, CO
https://alliancechaffee.org/help-with-housing-assistance/
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Catholic Charities of Denver
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Eviction Legal Help:
Community economic defense project: tenants in need of legal advice and representation or rental assistance.
Colorado Poverty Law Project: free legal services to fight evictions and housing injustice.
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Warren Village: meant for single mothers with children under 12, https://warrenvillage.org
Well Power Permanent Supportive Housing, https://www.wellpower.org/permanent-supportive-housing/
Almost Home Inc. Emergency Family Shelter: for families, has a waitlist, https://www.almosthomeonline.org/emergency-shelter
Open Door Ministries: religiously affiliated, runs four shelters in Denver, https://www.odmdenver.org/
Volunteers of America Housing Services, https://www.voa.org/service-navigator/
Karis Community: sober living community meant to be more affordable and communal than living alone for folks who have a mental health condition, https://kariscommunity.org/information-for-applicants/
Urban Peak Shelter and Housing, https://www.urbanpeak.org/services#shelter
Joy House: Transitional housing for up to 2 years for families leaving DV or overcoming substance dependency https://providencenetwork.org/gethelp/joy-house/
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Pet friendly shelters:
Gateway Services (Aurora) 303-343-1851
My Bright Future Foundation (Avon) 970-949-7086
PeaceWorks – Mountain Peace Shelter (Bailey/Conifer) 303-838-7176
Renew, Inc. (Cortez) 970-565-2100
Crossroads Safehouse (Fort Collins) 970-530-2353
Summit Advocates (Frisco) 970-668-3906
Homeward Bound/Homeward Hounds (Grand Junction) 970-256-9424
Arkansas Valley Resource Center (La Junta) 719-384-1938
Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley (Longmont) 303-772-4422
The Alliance (Salida) 719-539-7347
Pet Only Sheltering While Survivor in Transition:
Dumb Friends League - Pet Assist Program
Misc.
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Cultural Development & Wellness Center at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (immigrants and refugees)[Formerly the Asian Pacific Development Center (AAPI)]
Queer Asterix (LGBTQIA+)
The Center on Colfax (LGBTQIA+)
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Clinic
When: 2nd Monday of every month from 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Where: 1301 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80218
Contact:
P: 303‐951‐5205
E: info@lgbtqcolorado.org
What: Free consultation on matters of family law, immigration, employment, housing, transgender law, bankruptcy, public assistance benefits, probate, disability and elder law. Call or email to register.
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Family tree
Weecycle Infant Supplies: provides diapers, wipes, strollers, car seats, and more to families via mobile distribution, https://weecycle.org/programs/
Marisol Family Catholic Charities, https://ccdenver.org/marisol-family/
Haven’s Hope: religiously affiliated, https://thebridgearvada.com/businesses/havens-hope/
Metro Caring, https://metrocaring.org
Denver Inner City Parish Drop-In Center: offers diapers, formula, and wipes, https://dicp.org/programs/care-navigation/
Community Ministry Denver Children’s Clothing Bank: religiously affiliated, https://comministry-denver.org/clothing-bank/
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· This is Jane Project: MMJ plant medicine resource and community for IPV survivors, https://thisisjaneproject.com/
· Urban Sanctuary: trauma-informed yoga, cost associated, https://urbansanctuary.love
· Empowerment Program Acu-Detox: acupressure and acupuncture for trauma survivors and those in recovery, https://www.empowermentprogram.org/acudetox.html
· Rocky Mountain Mind and Body Ketamine Treatment, https://rockymountainmindandbody.com
· Klarisana Ketamine Treatment, https://www.klarisana.com/locations/ketamine-treatment-denver/
· Inclusive Care Pelvic Floor Therapy: pelvic floor therapy through a trauma-informed and anti-oppression-based lens, offers scholarships, https://www.inclusivecarellc.com
· Center for Trauma and Resilience Trauma-Informed Yoga, https://traumahealth.org/programs/befriending-the-body/
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· Hey Denver, STI/HIV testing, PrEP connection, Queer-focused, https://www.heydenver.org
· CO Health Network, https://coloradohealthnetwork.org/hiv-hvc-sti-testing/
· National Abortion Hotline: provides local resources and funding for abortion services, https://prochoice.org/patients/naf-hotline/#:~:text=Call%20the%20NAF%20Hotline%20at,options%20for%20ending%20a%20pregnancy.
· National Network of Abortion Funds: connects individuals to abortion funds, https://abortionfunds.org/find-a-fund/
· Colorado Doula Project: provides a variety of support to those seeking an abortion in Colorado, https://www.coloradodoulaproject.org/abortion-support-network
· Boulder Valley Healthcare, https://bouldervalleyhealth.org/
· Dove Black Birth Equity Fund: provides funding for Black mothers to access doula care throughout their pregnancies, https://www.dove.com/us/en/baby/black-birth-equity-fund-application.html
· Indigenous Women Rising Abortion Fund, https://www.iwrising.org/abortion-fund
· BC4U, https://bc4u.org
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· Harm Reduction Action Center, offers syringes, condoms, and other harm reduction supplies, https://www.harmreductionactioncenter.org
· CO Health Network Access Point: offers harm reduction supplies at all locations (except Pueblo) anonymously and for free, https://coloradohealthnetwork.org/prevention-health-education/access-point/
· Empowerment Program Harm Reduction, https://www.empowermentprogram.org/harm-reduction.html
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· Sexploratorium: offers sex education that is inclusive and poly and kink friendly, https://www.sexploratoriumdenver.com/
· Denver Rope Salon: offers classes and community around rope play, https://www.instagram.com/denverropesalon/
· Awakening Boutique: offers sex and wellness products and classes on sex education, https://www.awakeningboutique.com
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Hands of Carpenter: assistance w/ getting a reliable used car or repairing a current car, https://www.handsofthecarpenter.org/apply-for-automotive-services/
The Action Center Voucher Program: provide bus passes once a month, https://theactioncenter.org
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Red Rover Domestic Violence Safe Escape Fund: financial support to board pets for up to six months after fleeing DV, https://redrover.org/relief-dv/dv-safe-escape-grants/
Dumb Friends League - Pet Assist Program: https://www.ddfl.org/form-pages/pet-assist-inquiry-form/
Auraria Campus
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Counseling
Single-stop
Case Management + CARE
Food Pantry: Rowdy’s Corner
The Gender Institute for Teaching + Advocacy
Access Center
Academic Advising
Writing Center
Veteran + Military Student Services
Career Services
Student Emergency Fund
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Counseling
Single-stop
Case Management
CARE Team
Financial Wellness
Food Pantry: Milo's Market
Career Center
Veteran & Military Student Services
Disability Resources + Services
Academic Tutoring: Learning Resource Center
Emergency Financial Assistance: Loving Lynx Fund
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Counseling
Single-stop
Financial Assistance
The Care Team (Case Management)
Student Programming, Activities + Resource Center (SPARC)
Food Pantry
Accessibility Center
Veteran Services Center
Career Services
Academic Tutoring: EXCEL! Zone
Student Clubs & Organizations
Unaccompanied Student Support Services + Houseless Students
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LGBTQ+ SRC
Health Center at Auraria
Child care: Early Learning Center